CITROEN C6 Owner's Handbook Manual page 159

Inspect the tyres regularly for wear
and damage such as cuts, cracks
or bulges, etc..
Remove any foreign
(stones, pieces of metal) that may
have pierced the tyre. They could
cause further damage to the tyre
carcass.
Correctly inflated tyres provide :
• Optimum roadholding.
• Precise, light steering.
• Improved fuel economy.
• Increased tyre life.
Use the tyre pressures recom-
mended by CITROËN.
Check the tyre pressures when the
tyres are cold, on a frequent basis.
Never reduce the pressure of a
hot tyre
Puncture
A punctured tyre should always
be removed from the rim and thor-
oughly examined for any second-
ary damage before attempting any
repair. When a repair is possible, it
should be carried out as soon as
possible to prevent further damage
to the tyre.
Tyre repair should be carried out by
a tyre specialist who will assume
responsibility for the repair.
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T Y R E S
Under-inflated
overheat, leading to struc-
tural damage and the risk
of a blow-out.
bodies
Impacts with kerbs, potholes or
hidden obstructions in the road
can cause internal damage and
premature failure of the tyre. Such
impacts can also cause misalign-
ment of the steering geometry and
subsequent rapid tyre wear.
Advice
We therefore
you have the tyres and suspen-
sion geometries checked after any
such incidents.
Prolonged driving on poor sur-
faces may be the cause of damage
which may only become evident at
a later date.
If replacing your tyres, it is essen-
tial to use the tyre sizes that are
recommended for your vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Drive with extra caution on slippery roads
Make sure that all 4 tyres are always in good condition and that
the tyre pressures (including for the spare wheel) are always
set correctly.
tyres can
recommend that
Wear indicators
Check the tread depth frequently.
Minimum legal depth: 1,6 mm.
Check the wear indicators and the
tread depth regularly as worn tyres
have reduced grip. The wear indi-
cators show when a tyre is at its
safe wear limit.
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