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Tyre Check
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! DO
NOT drive if any tyre is damaged, excessively
worn, or inflated to an incorrect pressure.
Always drive with consideration for the condition of the
tyres, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any
sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear.
Note: Prevent tyres from coming into contact with oil,
grease and fuel.
Tyre Pressures
Before a long distance journey, the tyre
pressures should be checked.
Check the tyre pressures at least once a month, the tyre
must be in cold state during the check.
If it is necessary to check the tyres when they are in warm
state, you should expect the pressures to have increased by
30 - 40 Kpa (i.e. 0.3 - 0.4 bar). In this circumstance, NEVER
let air out of the tyres in order to match the recommended
pressures (cold) in the technical data.
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Maintenance
Valves
Keep the valve caps firmly secured to prevent dirt from
entering the valve. Check the valve for leaks (listen for a
tell-tale hissing) when you check the tyre pressure.
Punctured Tyres
Your vehicle is fitted with tyres which may not leak if
penetrated by a sharp object, provided the object remains
in the tyre. If you are aware of this occurring, reduce speed
immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel
can be fitted, or repairs undertaken.
Note: If the sidewall of the tyre is damaged or
distorted, replace the tyre immediately, do not
attempt a repair.
Tyre Wear Marks
The original tyre treads have a 1.6 millimeter high wear
mark that is perpendicular to the wheel rolling direction.
These marks are moulded into the tread pattern at several
points around the circumference. A mark on the side of a
tyre, such as upper case lettering TWI or a triangle indicate
the position of the wear mark.
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