TTirire pre pressureessure
NNoottes on tires on tire pre pressureessure
&WWARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to insu-
cient or excessive tire pressure
Underinated or overinated tires pose in par-
ticular thefollowing risks:
RThe tires can burst.
RThe tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
RThe driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
#Comply with therecommended tire pres-
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
RMonthly
RWhen the load changes
RBefore embarking on a longer journey
RIf operating conditions change, e.g. o-
road driving
#Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
RShortenthe service life of the tires.
RCause increased tire damage.
RAdversely aect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
&WWARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to too low
a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over-
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
#Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
RTire malfunctions as a result of overheating
RImpaired handling characteristics
RIrregular wear
RIncreased energy consumption
&W
WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to too high
a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst.
In addition, they also suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
#Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
RIncreased braking distance
RImpaired handling characteristics
RIrregular wear
RImpaired driving comfort
RSusceptibility to damage
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