winter tyres Lancia Delta 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

128KNOWING YOUR CAR
The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pres-
sure drops (for example when a tyre blows
out). In this case stop the car, braking with
care and avoiding sharp steering actions.
Replacing the normal tyres with winter tyres
and vice versa requires the inspection of the
TPMS, which should only be carried out by
a Lancia Dealership.
The TPMS requires the use of specific equip-
ment. Contact a Lancia Dealership to find out
which accessories are compatible with the
system (wheels, hub caps etc.). The use of other ac-
cessories may affect the normal operation of the sys-
tem.
Tyre inflation pressure may vary according
to outdoor temperature. The TPMS may tem-
porarily indicate insufficient pressure. In this
case, check the tyre pressures with the tyres cold
and, if necessary, restore the inflation values.
The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go Automatic) pro-
vided with the car is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not equiva-
lent with that in the original kit may adversely af-
fect its operation. If sealants not equivalent with
the original one are used, it is recommended to
have the TPMS sensors checked by a qualified re-
pair centre.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum
speed index below the one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in the passenger com-
partment, plainly in view, which states the maximum
speed allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to en-
sure greater safety when driving and braking and better
driveability.
Remember that it is inadvisable to change the rotation di-
rection of tyres.
The maximum speed for snow tyres marked
“Q” is 160 km/h; in any case, make sure you
comply with the regulations of the highway
code.
SNOW TYRESUse snow tyres of the same size as the normal tyres pro-
vided with the car.
A Lancia Dealership will be happy to provide advice con-
cerning the most suitable type of tyre for your require-
ments.
For the type of snow tyre to fit, the inflation pressures and
specifications, follow the instructions in the “Wheels” para-
graph in chapter “6” very carefully. The winter features of
these tyres are reduced considerably when the tread depth
is below 4 mm. Replace them in this case.
Due to snow tyre characteristics, under normal conditions
of use or on long motorway journeys, the performance of
these tyres is lower than that of standard tyres. Limit per-
formance according to the use for wh
ich they were certified.
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