Porsche Cayenne I 1 owners manual page 287

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10_Cayenne_21_KW17.book Seite 287 Donnerstag, 9. April 2009 3:33 15 Parking at the curb Self-adhesive weights must not come into contact Removing and storing tires with cleaning agents, since they could drop off.f After changing, adjust tire pressure and torque Danger! Uneven tread wear indicates wheel imbalance. In Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic this event, the vehicle should be checked at an wheel bolts diagonally. islands) are dangerous and may cause hid-authorized Porsche dealer.Please see the chapter “CHANGING WHEELS” den tire damage which is not noticeable until on Page 294. later. Such damage can result in accidents at Danger!f Store tires in a cool and dry place. Rotate peri- high speeds causing serious personal injury If, during a trip, uneven running or vibrations odically to avoid flat spots. or death. Depending on the force of impact, occur that could be caused by damage to f Avoid contact with petrol, oil and grease. the edge of the rim can also be damaged.tires or the car, the speed must be reduced f If you are in doubt, have the wheel checked by immediately, but without braking sharply. If Tires must always remain on the same side of an expert, particularly if you suspect damage you continue your trip without having the the vehicle. on the inside. cause of the fault remedied, you might lose When wheels are removed, the direction of control of your vehicle which could cause rotation and position of each wheel should be f If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle, serious personal injury or death.marked. drive slowly and at an obtuse angle. f Stop the vehicle and check the tires.Example Exercise care when parking along curbs.f If no cause for the fault can be found, drive ca- FR (front right), FL, RR and RL. Maintenance Note refully to the nearest authorized Porsche dea-Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with ler. their marking. Tire repairs are not permissible under any circum- stances. The perception that tire durability and perfor- Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring mance are not affected by storage and age is Wheel alignment, wheel balancing(TPM) sensors unfounded. Before changing wheels, make sure that the Chemical additives, which make the rubber elas- As a precaution, have wheels with summer tires wheels are compatible with your vehicle’s TPM.tic, lose their effectiveness over the course of balanced in the spring, and those with mud and time and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks. snow tires before winter. Unbalanced wheels may f Check this with your authorized Porsche dea-Therefore, the tires, especially the spare tire, affect car handling and tire life.ler. should be inspected from time to time. Only the specified weights may be used for wheel balancing. Minor Repairs 287

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