Operation Manual

Before the journey 5

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5.3 Tyres

• Regularly check the tyre pressure on cold tyres and correct the tyre pressure as required.

Do not forget the spare wheel (special equipment).

– The tyres overheat if the tyre pressure is too low which can cause the tyres to burst at

high speed.

• Regularly check the tyres for even wear and damage (e.g. penetrated foreign objects, punc-

tures, cuts, tears and bumps in the tyre sidewalls). Always have the damage repaired by a

specialist.

• Regularly check the tread depth.

– If the tread depth is too small, the risk of aquaplaning rises.

– Comply with the minimum tread depth. Observe the regulations of the respective coun-

try. We recommend to change the tyre as from a tread depth of 4 mm.

• Always use tyres of the same construction, same brand and same type (summer and winter

tyres). Do not forget the spare wheel (see Tab. 22-1 in Chapter 22.2).

• Regularly check the wheel nuts or bolts for firm seating.

• When the vehicle is put out of service for a longer period, prevent "flat spots" on the tyres.

– Relieve the load on the tyres by jacking up the vehicle.

– Move the vehicle every 4 weeks so that the position of the wheels is changed and the

load on the tyres is always at different positions.

– Increase the tyre pressure by 0.3 bar as compared with the stipulated tyre pressure.

• Drive over kerbs slowly and, if possible, at an obtuse angle. Avoid driving over steep and

sharp-edged kerbs.

– Hard or acute-angled impacts against kerbs or sharp-edged objects, for example

stones, can damage the tyres.

• Drive over high manhole covers at a slow speed.

• Hidden tyre damage is not eliminated by correcting the tyre pressure.

• Do not use used tyres.

– Tyres age even when they are not driven or driven only a little.

– It is recommended to change the tyres of the vehicle, including the spare wheel, when

they are 6 years old or earlier when the minimum tread depth is reached.

5.4 Electrical lighting

Before starting to drive, check the function of all interior and exterior lighting equipment on the

vehicle and replace defective lighting elements.

Make yourself familiar with the replacement of lighting elements before starting to drive (Chap-

ter 21.2).

Warning!

Risk of injury and severe damage to the vehicle

 When a tyre bursts, the vehicle can get out of control.

 Check the tyre pressure (see Tab. 22-1 in Chapter 22.2) at regular intervals.

 Check the tyres for damage at regular intervals

 Comply with minimum tread depth. Observe the regulations of the respective coun-

try.