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WARNING (continued)
Furthermore, this could cause damage to your vehicle and
possibly also result in an accident.
Note
If you cannot continue driving even with run flat tyres please
obtain professional assistance.
You should obtain professional assistance if you are in any doubt
regarding the rims and tyres for your vehicle.
Applies to vehicles: with run flat tyres
Driving with run flat tyres
Please remember that the vehicle's handling will be
impaired.
Driving a vehicle with a deflated tyre, or with insufficient
tyre pressure, is an abnormal situation. However, since the
handling of a vehicle equipped with run flat tyres is only
slightly impaired, it is important to remember that you are
driving with a deflated tyre. If you have to make use of the
run flat system please remember the following points:
– The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) must be
switched on.
– Do not exceed 80 km/h ⇒
– Anticipate the traffic situation well in advance.
– Be careful when accelerating.
– Avoid unnecessary braking and steering manoeuvres.
– Reduce speed in good time before corners and potential
hazards.
Controls
Please refer to ⇒ page 274, "When is it no longer possible to
continue driving with the help of the run flat tyres?"
Effects on handling when driving with defective tyres
If one of the front tyres is defective, your vehicle will tend to pull
slightly towards that side and braking performance will be
impaired.
A defective rear tyre will also make the vehicle pull slightly to one
side, and the braking response will again be slightly impaired.
These effects will be most noticeable when driving in a corner.
will be noticeable when braking, in corners and during fast accel-
eration.
and weather conditions. Always observe the relevant rules and
regulations. Run flat tyres allow you to continue your journey in
the event of a loss of tyre pressure. However, the driver remains
responsible for the safety of the vehicle and for restoring the
correct tyre pressure and having defective parts replaced
⇒ page 276. For these reasons you should always adjust your
driving to suit the circumstances.
We recommend that you drive with great care when making use of
.
the run flat system. Avoid abrupt manoeuvres.
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Wheels and tyres
WARNING
When using the run flat system the changes in vehicle handling
The maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h is subject to road
Caution
Self-help
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