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The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must be
checked (preferably whenever the tyre pres-
sure is checked – see sticker on fuel tank flap
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144) to ensure the spare wheel re-
mains ready for use.
If the spare wheel is not the same size or de-
sign as the tyres that are mounted on the car
(for example if the car has winter tyres or
tyres with direction tread), only use the spare
tyre for a short period of time in the event of
breakdown and drive with the corresponding
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care
.
It must be replaced as soon as possible for a
wheel with a normal size and finish.
Temporary spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare wheel, there will be a warning sign on
the rim of the wheel.
Follow the instructions below when driving
with this wheel fitted.
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After fitting the wheel, the warning sign
must not be covered.
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph)
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with the spare wheel and take great care
while driving. Avoid heavy acceleration, hard
braking and fast cornering.
The tyre pressure is the same as that of the
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standard tyres.
Wheels and tyres
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Only use this spare wheel to reach the
nearest Official Service, as it is not designed
for permanent use.
WARNING
Under no circumstances must damaged
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spare wheels be used.
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If the spare wheel is different in size or de-
sign to the tyres currently fitted, never drive
faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid heavy
acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions given on the tempora-
ry spare wheel label.
Note
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must al-
ways correspond to the highest pressure pre-
scribed for the model of vehicle in question.
Tyre control systems
Tyre pressure*
Tyre pressure adjustment switch.
Fig. 120
The tyre pressure monitoring system uses
ABS sensors to compare the revolutions and
the circumference of each wheel. Should the
circumference of any wheel change, the
warning lamp on the general dash panel
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will light up and an audible warn-
ing will be heard.
Tyre circumference may change if:
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Tyre pressure is too low
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Tyre structure is damaged
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Vehicle load not evenly distributed
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wheels on one axle are subjected to greater
load, (e.g. driving with trailer, uphill, down-
hill);
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Snow chains are fitted
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