Operation Manual

227Driving and operation
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Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at a right
angle if possible. Driving over sharp edges
can lead to hidden tyre damage and wheel
damage which is only noticed later on.
When pa rk ing, ensure that the tyres a re not
pressed against the edge of the kerb.
Check tyres regularly for damage
(penetrated foreign bodies, punctures,
cuts, cracks, bulges in side walls). Check
wheels for damage. If damage or unusual
wear is found, contact a workshop.
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Tread depth
Check tread depth regularly.
If wear in the front is greater than that in
the rear, move the rear wheels to the front
axle and vice versa.
Correct tyre pressure. For vehicles with
deflation detection system 3 or tyre
pressure control system 3, initialise the
system – see pages 217, 220.
For reasons of safety, tyres should be
replaced when their tread depth has worn
down to 2 to 3 mm (winter tyres: 4 mm).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blow-out.