VW Touareg II 2 owners manual page 195

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WARNING Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control, collision, serious personal injury or even death. x When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires. x Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affcte the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability. x Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control. x The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vhicele. The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker on the driver door ⇒ Tires and wheels. x The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct cold tire pressure specified for the tires installed on the vehicle. x Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Alway isnflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle. x Always maintain correct col tdire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job. x Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off. x Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control. x Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure and loss of control. x If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehilec will not handle well. x If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carfuelly and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as required. x When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehices lequipped with TPMS always read and heed the information and all WARNINGS regarding Tires and wheels ⇒ Tires and wheels. NOTICE x The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves on the wheels. These alvves are screwed on rigidly. Never bend the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire pressure. x Missing valve stem caps can cause damage to the valves as well as to the TPMS sensors. To help prevent damage, always use valve stem caps like those originally installed at the factory. The caps must be screwed on tightly. Do not use metal valve stem caps. x Do not use “comfort valve caps”. They do not seal properly and can damage the snseors. x When switching to different tires, make certain the valves and sensors are not damgead. x When replacing the valve cores, use only nickel-plated replacement cores . x The batteries in the wheel electronics have a life of up to 10 years. It is not possible to replace the batteries. The entire device must be replaced. Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear. Dispose of the wheel electronics and the old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Batteries of the type used in the wheel electronics may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling

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