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& WARNING Risk of accident due to too
low a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
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Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
Tire malfunctions as a result of overheating
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Increased fuel consumption
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to too
high a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can
burst.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
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Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
Increased braking distance
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Impaired driving comfort
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Susceptibility to damage
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐
ted pressure drop in the tires
The wheels, valves or tires could be dam‐
aged.
Too low a tire pressure can lead to the tires
bursting.
Examine the tires for foreign objects.
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Wheels and tires 359
Check whether the tire has a puncture
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or the valve has a leak.
If you are unable to rectify the damage,
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contact a qualified specialist workshop.
You can find information on tire pressure for the
vehicle's factory-installed tires on the following
labels:
Tire and Loading Information placard on the
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B‑pillar of your vehicle (
page 364).
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Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel
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filler flap (
page 360).
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Observe the maximum tire pressure
(
page 370).
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Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. The outer appearance of a tire does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire
pressure.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐
tem: You can also check the tire pressure using
the on-board computer.
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