Operation Manual

Driving and o peration 147
Tyre p r essure
Check tyre pressures when cold, at least
every 14 da ys and prior to any long
journey. Don't forget to check the spare.
Use the valve cap key 3 to m ake
unscrewing the v alve caps easier. The
valv e cap key is loca te d on the inside of the
tank flap.
Tyre pressures - see page 219.
Increa se d pre ss u re re sulting from tyre
warm-up must not be red uced, otherwise
the p ressure may drop below the
permissible minimum when the tyres cool
down.
After having chec ked the tyre pressures,
securely tighten the valve ca ps.
Incorrect infla tion pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel
economy and will increase tyre wear.
If the pressure is too low, this can result in
considera ble tyre warm -up and internal
damage, leading to trea d separation and
even to tyre blow-out at high sp eeds.
Hidden tyre d amage is not eliminated by
subsequently adjusting the inflation
pressure.
Tyre cond ition, w heel cond ition
Driving over sharp edges can lead to
hidden tyre damage and w heel d amage
which is only noticed later on; danger of
tyre blow-out.
Drive over edges slowly and at a right
angle if possible. When parking, ensure
that the tyres are not pressed ag ainst the
edge of the kerb.
Check tyres regularly for damage (foreign
bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in
sidewalls). Check wheels for damage. In
the event of damage or ab normal wear,
consult a workshop.
9 Warning
Incorrect tyre pressure could lead to a flat
tyre.
9 Warnin g
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.