Tire pressure
Notes on tire pressure
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WARNING Risk of accident due to insu-
cient or excessive tire pressure
Underinated or overinated tires pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
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The tires can burst.
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The tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
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The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
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Comply with the recommended tire pres-
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
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Monthly
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When the load changes
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Before embarking on a longer journey
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If operating conditions change, e.g. o-
road driving
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Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
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Shorten the service life of the tires.
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Cause increased tire damage.
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Adversely aect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
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WARNING 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 suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
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Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
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Tire defects as a result of overheating
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Increased fuel consumption
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WARNING Risk of accident due to too high
a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst.
In addition, they also suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
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Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
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Increased braking distance
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Impaired driving comfort
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Susceptibility to damage
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