TYRES
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328 - Practical advice
Please be aware that a
poorlytightenedormiss
ing valve cap can make
the tyres less airtight and
may lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
the originals and screw them
down fully.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
loss warning system
Intheeventofunderinflation(punc
tures, flat tyre, etc.), the warning
light appears on the instrument panel
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Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
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Fitting new tyres
For your safety and to
comply with the law.
When they need to be
replaced, only tyres of
the same make, size, type and
profile should be used on a single
axle.
They must either have a load
capacity and speed rating at
least equal to those of the origi
nal tyres or conform to those
recommended by an authorised
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions
could endanger your safety and
affectyourvehicle'sroadworthi
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the
vehicle.
Chainsmayonlybefit
ted to tyres of the same
size as those originally
fitted to your vehicle.
Only certain chains can be fitted
to tyres. Consult an approved
dealer.
For safety reasons, this
operationmustbecar
ried out by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres
maychangeyourvehicleasfol
lows:
– it may mean that your vehicle
nolongerconformstocurrentreg
ulations;
– itmaychangethewayithan
dles when cornering;
– heavy steering;
– it may affect the use of snow
chains.