MAINTENANCE
circumstance, NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to
match the recommended pressures (cold).
Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they prevent dirt
from entering the valve. Check the valve for leaks (listen
for a tell-tale hissing) when you check the tyre pressure.
Punctured Tyres
Your vehicle is fitted with tyres which may not leak if
penetrated by a sharp object, provided the object remains
in the tyre. If you are aware of this occurring, reduce speed
immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel
can be fitted, or repairs undertaken.
Note:
If the sidewall of the tyre is damaged or
distorted, replace the tyre immediately, do not
attempt a repair.
Tyre Wear Indicators
Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators
moulded into the tread pattern at several points around
the circumference.
When the tread has worn down to 1.6mm, the indicators
will come to the surface of the tread pattern, producing
the effect of a continuous band of rubber across the width
of the tyre.
IMPORTANT
The tyre must be replaced when it is worn to reveal the
wear indicator, or there might be the risk of accident.
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