Fiat Ducato Owner's Handbook Manual page 179

WHEELS AND
TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, in-
cluding the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
See "Wheels" in "Technical specifi-
cations" chapter for the correct tyre
inflation pressure.
WARNING
Tyre pressure must be cor-
rect to ensure good road
holding.
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Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres fig. 17:
A - correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly
B - under-inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear
C - over-inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.
can cause it serious damage.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being driven.
fig. 17
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WARNING
If the pressure is too low,
the tyre overheats and this
IMPORTANT As far as possible
avoid sharp braking and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the vehicle seen
to at a Fiat Dealership.
Avoid overloading your vehicle: this
can seriously damage wheels or tyres.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-
ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspen-
sion and the steering.