Tyre Pressures; Emergency Spare Wheel - Renault Scenic Driver's Handbook Manual

TYRES
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Tyre pressures

Tyre pressures must be adhered to (this
includes the emergency spare wheel).
Pressures must be checked at least
once a month and always before a long
journey (refer to the information on Tyre
pressures in this handbook or, depend-
ing on the vehicle, on the label located
on the edge of the driver's door).
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor roadholding,
– risk of blowout or tread separa-
tion.
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).
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, assume an in-
crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
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.
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.

Emergency spare wheel

Refer to the information on the
Emergency spare wheel and Changing
a wheel in Section 5.
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