Tyre Pressures
It is vitally important that you regularly check the condition of your
tyres and make sure that the tyre pressures are set to the correct
level*. We recommend that you check your tyres at least twice a month
or before any long journey as incorrect tyre pressures could cause
irregular wear patterns, over inflated tyres tend to wear heavily in
the centre of the tyre and under inflated tyres tend to wear the shoulders
more. The correct tyre pressure readings can be found on the information
sticker on the driver's doorpost, with the driver's door open. Make
sure that you check the tyre pressures at ambient temperature (before
being driven).
Once you have checked your tyre pressures, you may also need to reinitialise your Tyre Pressure Warning system (depending on the age and specification of your vehicle). Please check your owner's handbook for information on how to reset this device or speak to our service department.
Tyre pressure settings for heavy loads and towing
You should also make sure that you increase the tyre pressure settings on your vehicle if you are going on a long journey with high loads or towing a caravan or trailer. Increased load tyre pressure settings can also be found on the information sticker located on the driver's doorpost. Remember, you should also deflate your tyres to normal load conditions after you have completed your journey, as the higher pressures will result in adverse tyre wear conditions and road holding of your vehicle.
* For further information please refer to your vehicle owner's handbook or speak to our Service department.
Once you have checked your tyre pressures, you may also need to reinitialise your Tyre Pressure Warning system (depending on the age and specification of your vehicle). Please check your owner's handbook for information on how to reset this device or speak to our service department.
Tyre pressure settings for heavy loads and towing
You should also make sure that you increase the tyre pressure settings on your vehicle if you are going on a long journey with high loads or towing a caravan or trailer. Increased load tyre pressure settings can also be found on the information sticker located on the driver's doorpost. Remember, you should also deflate your tyres to normal load conditions after you have completed your journey, as the higher pressures will result in adverse tyre wear conditions and road holding of your vehicle.
* For further information please refer to your vehicle owner's handbook or speak to our Service department.
Tyre Damage
It is important for you to check the condition of your tyres regularly as any damage, foreign bodies, unusual tyre wear and sufficient tyre tread depth will all affect the ride quality and safety of your vehicle.
Pay particular attention to the sidewalls of your tyres and look for any bulges or cuts in them; this could be the result of kerb or pothole damage. You should also check to make sure that there are no signs of cracks appearing which are a sign of ageing.
It is important for you to check the condition of your tyres regularly as any damage, foreign bodies, unusual tyre wear and sufficient tyre tread depth will all affect the ride quality and safety of your vehicle.
Pay particular attention to the sidewalls of your tyres and look for any bulges or cuts in them; this could be the result of kerb or pothole damage. You should also check to make sure that there are no signs of cracks appearing which are a sign of ageing.