Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
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the tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
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the tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
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the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
ing the spare wheel:
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monthly, at least
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if the load changes
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before beginning a long journey
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under different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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The specifications shown on the sample
Tire and Loading Information placard and
tire pressure table are examples. Tire pres-
sure data are vehicle-specific and may devi-
ate from the data illustrated here. The tire
pressure data applicable to your vehicle
can be found on the Tire & Loading Infor-
mation placard or tire pressure plate of
your vehicle.
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Environmental note
Check the tire pressure regularly, at least
every 14 days.
General notes
You will find information on tire pressure for
the vehicle's factory-mounted tires on the
plates described here.
You will find a table of recommended tire
pressure on the Tire and Loading Information
placard
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or on the tire pressure table on the
B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Further information on tire pressure can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire and Loading Information placard
Tire and Loading Information placard
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The Tire and Loading Information placard is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehi-
cle (Y page 295).
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-
tains recommended tire pressures : for cold
tires. Recommended tire pressures : are
valid for the maximum permissible load and
up to the maximum permissible speed of the
vehicle.
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Only for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).
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