pressure sticker for the tyres fitted on
the vehicle → pa
ge 350.
·
Check the tyres regularly for signs of
wear or damage and replace worn or
damaged tyres immediately.
·
Never exceed the top speed and load
permitted for the fitted tyres.
WARNING
Driving with an inadequate tyre pressure
c
an cause the tyre to heat up to such an
extent that this could result in separation
of the tread, the tyre bursting and loss of
control over the vehicle.
If the tyre pressure is too low or too high,
the tyres will wear prematurely and the
vehicle will not handle well.
Dierent tyre pressures or low tyre pres-
sures can increase tyre wear, impair driv-
ing stability, extend the braking distances,
and result in tyre damage, tyre failure and
loss of control over the vehicle.
This can result in serious accidents and
fatal injuries.
·
Always observe the warnings of the
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. If
the
indicator lamp lights up, stop im-
media
tely in a safe place and check all
tyres → page 350.
·
The driver is responsible for the correct
tyre pressure. Check the tyre pressure
regularly when the tyres are cold and
always observe the specified value ac-
cording to the tyre pressure sticker for
the tyres fitted on the vehicle
→ page 350. The Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System cannot function correctly
unless all the cold tyres have the cor-
rect tyre pressure.
·
If the tyre is not flat and it is not neces-
sary to change the wheel immediately,
drive at low speed to the nearest suita-
bly qualified workshop and have the
tyre pressure checked and corrected
→ page 350.
WARNING
Driving too fast and overloading the vehi-
cle c
an cause overheating, sudden tyre
damage including tyre bursts, and sepa-
ration of the tread.
This can cause serious accidents and fa-
tal injuries.
·
Never exc
eed the maximum load ca-
pacity of the fitted tyres → page 379.
·
Never exceed the permitted maximum
speed of the fitted tyres → page 379.
If the tyre pressure is too low, this will
increa
se fuel consumption and tyre
wear.
When new tyres are driven at high
speeds for the first time, they can ex-
pand slightly and trigger a one-o pressure
warning.
Old tyres should be replaced only by
tyres that have been approved for the
respective vehicle type.
Do not rely on the Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System alone. Check your tyres
regularly to ensure that they are properly
inflated and have no signs of damage, such
as punctures, cuts, cracks, and blisters. Re-
move any objects that become embedded
in the tyre tread but have not penetrated
into the body of the tyre itself.
Limits of the Tyre Pressure Moni-
t
oring System
Regular maintenance
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System does
not replace regular maintenance and in-
spection of the tyres. The driver is responsi-
ble for ensuring that the correct tyre pres-
sure is maintained at all times, even if the
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System does not
yet display a warning about low tyre pres-
sure.
The tyre pressure of all tyres must be
checked monthly on the cold tyres and cor-
respond to the vehicle manufacturer's
specifications on the tyre pressure sticker.
This also applies to the tyre pressure of the
spare wheel or temporary spare wheel.
The recommended tyre pressure for the
factory-fitted tyres is indicated on the tyre
pressure sticker on the driver’s door pillar
→ page 350.
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