Vauxhall Corsa 2007 Owner's Manual page 187

Run-flat tyres (RFT) 3
Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-
supporting sidewalls, which ensure that the
tyres always have a certain amount of
driveability, even when there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are permitted only in the
Plus
case of vehicles with ESP®
Deflation Detection System (DDS) 3.
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Warning
Even the tyre pressure of run-flat tyres
must be checked regularly.
Check tyre pressures at least every 14
days and prior to any long journey; the
tyres should be checked when cold.
Depending on the tyre manufacturer, run-
flat tyres can be identified from a marking
on the tyre wall, e.g. ROF = RunonFlat for
Dunlop or SSR = Self Supporting Runflat
Tyre for Continental.
Run-flat tyres can be used only in
combination with the alloy wheels issued
by Vauxhall: this also applies to winter
tyres.
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Driving with a damaged tyre
The deflation of a tyre is displayed via the
Deflation Detection System 3.
If a tyre has no pressure, continued driving
is possible:
z at a max. speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
3 and the
z up to a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
When driving with a flat tyre, do not
exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or a
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
The vehicle will be more difficult to steer
and handle and the braking distance will
be longer.
Adapt driving style and speed to the
conditions at hand.
Do not use a tyre repair kit.
Deflation Detection System (DDS) 3 –
see page 172.
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Warning
Driving and operation
Winter tyres 3
For notes on fitting new tyres –
see page 178.
Restrictions – see pages 183, 280.
Winter tyres improve safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all the wheels.
The design of summer tyres means they
have limited qualities for winter driving.
If the maximum permissible speed for the
winter tyres is less than that of the vehicle,
a notice indicating the maximum
permissible speed for the tyres must be
affixed within the driver's field of vision
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre, the vehicle's
driveability may be affected, especially
on slippery road surfaces. Obtain a
replacement for the faulty tyre as soon as
possible, and have the wheel balanced
and fitted to the vehicle.
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Varies from country to country on account of
national regulations.
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