Tyre Repair Kit; Tyre Chains - Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual

170 Vehicle care
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
Ensure that the direction of rotation of
the wheels is the same as before and
according to tyre manufacturer
instructions.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.

Tyre chains

Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60R16.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres
of size 215/55R17 and 225/45R18.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Stop the vehicle, apply the parking
brake and move the shift lever to P.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Hazard warning flashers 3 90.