Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 235

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 233 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 Wheels and tyres 233 – The tyre pressures should only be checked when the Wheel balancing tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors must not be reduced. encountered in normal driving can cause them to become unbal- – The pressures must be altered to suit major changes in anced, which results in steering vibration. the load being carried. Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must – Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration. also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted or if a tyre is repaired. – Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from time to time.Incorrect wheel alignment Tyre pressure and vehicle loading Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, contact your The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load the vehicle Audi dealer. is carrying. We recommend adhering to the tyre pressure specifica- tions for a maximum load. The tyre inflation pressures are listed on a sticker on the end face of the driver's door ⇒ page 232, fig. 219.WARNING However, if you prefer an extra-smooth ride and the vehicle is not • Always adapt the tyre pressure accordingly when the vehicle fully loaded, you can select the tyre pressure for a normal load (no load changes. more than three people travelling in the vehicle). However, should • Under-inflated tyres flex more and can overheat at continuous you wish to drive with a full load you must increase the tyre pressure high speeds. This can cause tread separation and tyre blow-out, to the specified maximum. which could result in an accident. Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce the life of the tyres considerably and also impair the car's handling. Correct inflation For the sake of the environment pressures are very important, especially at high speeds. The pres- sures should therefore be checked at least once a month and before Under-inflated tyres will increase the fuel consumption. starting a journey. Do not forget the spare wheel* when checking the tyre pressures. Keep the spare tyre inflated to the highest pressure required for the road wheels. Driving habits Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre wear. Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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