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Tires: Testing and Inspection



00 00 ... Tyres: checking inflation pressure, correcting if necessary (incl. spare wheel), checking external condition, tread depth, pattern

- Checking tyre inflation pressure:
- Check tyre inflation pressure in accordance with information plate on B-pillar
- The inflation pressure in the spare wheel must be 0.5 bar higher than the maximum specified value on the information plate
- Initialize Run Flat Indicator 36 11 000 Initializing Run Flat Indicator (RPA)

- Check tyre condition:
- Check tread depth of all tyres with tyre tread gauge
- Check tyre tread surfaces and side walls for incisions and foreign particles such as nails or screws
- Check tyre tread pattern for localized flattening and wear on one side; if necessary, carry out wheel/chassis alignment after consulting with customer and issue a separate invoice for this work

NOTE:
- For details of approved wheel tyre combinations, refer to KSD CD
- For reasons of driving safety, only use tyres of the same type and tread pattern on a single vehicle
- Inform customer of any incorrect or worn tyres