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Tire pressure
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and the tire load. If the tire temperature
changes by 18 ‡ (10 †), the tire pressure
changes by approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/
1.5 psi). Take this into account when checking
the pressure of warm tires. Only correct the
tire pressure if it is too low for the current
operating conditions. If you check the tire
pressure when the tires are warm, the result-
ing value will be higher than if the tires were
cold. This is normal. Do not reduce the tire
pressure to the value specified for cold
tires. The tire pressure would otherwise be
too low.
Observe the recommended tire pressures for
cold tires:
on the Tire and Loading Information plac-
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ard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler
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flap (
page 96).
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Underinflated or overinflated tires
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WARNING
Tires with pressure that is too low can
overheat and burst as a consequence. In
addition, they also suffer from excessive
and/or irregular wear, which can severely
impair the braking properties and the
driving characteristics. There is a risk of
an accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all
the tires, including the spare wheel.
Underinflated tires
Underinflated tires may:
overheat, leading to tire defects
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adversely affect handling
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wear excessively and/or unevenly
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have an adverse effect on fuel consumption
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WARNING
Tires with excessively high pressure can
burst because they are damaged more easily
by road debris, potholes etc. In addition,
they also suffer from irregular wear, which
can severely impair the braking properties
and the driving characteristics. There is a
risk of an accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all
the tires, including the spare wheel.
Overinflated tires
Overinflated tires may:
increase the braking distance
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adversely affect handling
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wear excessively and/or unevenly
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have an adverse effect on ride comfort
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be more susceptible to damage
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Maximum tire pressures
Example: maximum permissible tire
:
pressure
Never exceed the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure. Always observe the rec-
ommended tire pressure for your vehicle when
adjusting the tire pressure (
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The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on tire pressure
(
page 174).
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Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
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tion placard on the B-pillar
in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler
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flap (
page 96)
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in the "Tire pressure" section
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page 174).
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