001-104 Ducato MY GB - iinet

WHEELS AND
TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including
the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
See “Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
chapter for the correct tyre
inflation pressure.
WARNING
Tyre pressure must be correct
to ensure good road
holding.
178 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres fig. 17:
A - correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly
B - under-inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear
C - over-inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low,
the tyre overheats and this
can cause it serious damage.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the country
where the vehicle is being driven.
fig. 17
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IMPORTANT As far as possible
avoid sharp braking and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes
or other obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the vehicle seen
to at a Fiat Dealership.
Avoid overloading your vehicle: this
can seriously damage wheels or tyres.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately
and change it so as not to damage
the tyre, the wheel, the suspension
and the steering.