Vauxhall Meriva Owner's Manual page 156

152 Drivin g and operatio n
Fitting new tyres
Fit tyres in pairs or in sets, which is ev en
better. Ensure that tyres on one a xle are
z the same size
z the same design
z the same make
z and have the same tread pattern
Fit direc tional tyres such that they roll in the
direc tion of travel. The rolling d irection is
indicated by a symbol (e.g. a n arrow) on
the sidewall.
Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction
(such as when changing a tyre) should be
refitted a s soon as possible. This is the only
way to benefit fully from the desig n
properties of the tyre.
Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of ty res.
Tyre pressure
Check tyre pressure, including the spare
wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to
any long journey; the tyres should be
checked when cold. Don't forget to check
the spare wheel 3.
Remove the valve cap key from the tank
flap and use it to unscrew the valve cap .
Ty re p ressure 3 223 and on the ad hesiv e
label 3 on the inside of the tank flap.
The tyre pressure data is for cold ty res. It
applies to both summer and winter ty res.
Alway s inflate the spare wheel 3 to the
pressure specified for full load.
Do not reduce tyre pressure w hen the tyres
are warm. Otherw ise the pressure m ay
drop below the permissible minimum when
the tyres cool down.
After hav ing checked the tyre pressure,
tighten the valve caps using the valv e cap
key.
Incorrect inflation pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel
econom y and w ill increase tyre wear.