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Tyre pressure
Fig. 234 Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value / inflate
tyres
Read and observe
on page 217 first.
The prescribed tyre inflation is on the sticker with pictograms
some countries, the pictograms are replaced with a text).
Tyre pressure is always to match the load.
Inflation pressure for half load
B
Inflation pressure for environmentally-friendly operation
C
As a result of pressure level adaption to this value, the fuel consumption
and pollutant emissions may fall slightly.
Inflation pressure for full load
D
Tyre diameter in inches
E
These details are intended only as information for the specified tyre pres-
sure and does not list approved tyre sizes for your vehicle.
The approved tyre sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's technical
documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the dec-
laration of conformity.
The approved tyre diameter for your vehicle is also provided with the vehi-
cle data
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247.
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
F
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
G
Check tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a
month and also before setting off on a long journey.
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General Maintenance
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure of warm tyres.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be stored
every time the tyre pressure changes
WARNING
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
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bility.
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling.
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If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
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rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature
of the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation
and a tyre blow-out.
In the event of very fast tyre inflation pressure loss, such as a sudden tyre
■
failure, an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop
without sudden steering movements and without any hard braking.
» Fig. 234
(for
A
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
The declaration of conformity (the so-called COC document), can be obtained
from a ŠKODA partner.
Tyre wear
Read and observe
Tyre wear depends on the pressure, driving style, and other circumstances.
Attention to the following factors can reduce tyre wear.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Wheel balance
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. When driving, however, there are a
range of factors that may result in an imbalance. This may become apparent by
a "vibration" in the steering. If this is the case, have the wheels checked by a
specialist garage.
Have the wheels likewise rebalanced after replacing the tyres.
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