Tyre Inflation Pressure - SMART roadster Operating Instructions Manual

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Tyre inflation pressure

Tyre inflation pressure
Tyres are a particularly important aspect
of the car's operating safety and
roadworthiness. For this reason, you must
check the tyre inflation pressure, tyre
tread and tyre condition on a regular
basis.
Accident risk!
If the inflation pressure of a tyre
falls repeatedly,
investigate the tyre for foreign
objects.
check whether there is a leak at the
rim or valve.
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Accident risk!
Insufficient tyre pressure leads
to
excessive tyre heat build up,
increased tyre wear and an increased
risk of causing an accident due to
tyre pressure loss and changes to
driving stability,
increased fuel consumption.
High tyre pressure leads to
a longer brake distance,
poorer traction from all tyres and
increased, uneven wear.
Tyres that are inflated too high are
moreover more susceptible to damage
and therefore increase the general risk
of accidents.
Accident risk!
Always inflate your car's tyres to
the specified pressures. The
temperature and pressure of the tyres
rise during operation. For this reason,
never reduce the tyre pressure of tyres
while warm. The pressure of the tyres
would then be too low once they had
cooled down. If tyre inflation pressure
is too low, tyres could be damaged,
particularly if the car is carrying a
high load and is travelling at high
speed.
Tyre damage could e.g. result in a tyre
bursting, causing you to lose control
over your car; you or others could be
injured as a result.
You should therefore check the tyre
inflation pressure regularly, but at
least every 14 days.