Tyre Pressures; Emergency Spare Wheel - Renault Modus Handbook

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tyre pressures

Tyre pressures must be adhered to (re-
member to check the emergency spare
wheel at the same time). Inflation pres-
sures must be checked at least once a
month and always before a long jour-
ney (refer to the information on "Tyre
pressures".)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– the risk of blow-outs or of throw-
ing a tread.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressures according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the information
on "Tyre pressures").
5.14
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 psi).
never deflate a hot tyre.
note: a label (depending on country or
model) fixed to the edge or frame of the
driver's door gives the recommended
tyre pressures.
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.

emergency spare wheel

Refer to the information on the
"Emergency spare wheel" and instruc-
tions on "Changing a wheel" in Section
5.
changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Fitting new tyres
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– It may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– It may change the way it handles
when cornering;
– It may cause the steering to be
heavy;
– It may cause tyre noise;
– It may affect the use of snow
chains.