User Manual XXL Globetrotter 2006 - Dethleffs

Wheels and tyres
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Description Explanation
109 Load index code for single tyres
107 Load index code for twin tyres
Q
Speed index (Q = 160 km/h)
14.4 Handling of tyres
Drive over kerbs at an obtuse angle. Otherwise the flanks of the tyres may
get pinched. Driving over a kerb at a sharp angle can damage the tyre and
result in it getting ruptured.
Drive over high manhole covers at a slow speed. Otherwise the tyres may
get pinched. Driving over a high manhole cover at high speed can damage
the tyre and result in it getting ruptured.
Check the shock absorbers regularly. Driving with poor shock absorbers
significantly increases wear.
If the tread wear is uneven, have the toe-in and the wheel camber checked.
Driving with an incorrectly set toe-in or a one-sided wheel camber leads to
a significant increase in wear.
Avoid block brakings. Block braking gives the tyres "brake plates" of varying
strength. This reduces driving comfort. It might even make the tyres
unserviceable.
Do not clean the tyres with a high-pressure cleaner. The tyres can suffer
serious damage within just a few seconds and rupture as a result.
14.5 Changing wheels
The vehicle must be on level, firm ground, secure from slipping.
Go into first gear. In the case of automatic transmission, change gear to
"P" position.
Before jacking up the vehicle, firmly apply the handbrake (only when
changing wheels at the front axle).
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away with the wheel chocks.
Under no circumstances jack the vehicle with the fitted steady legs.
If a trailer is connected: Detach the trailer before lifting the vehicle.
Under no circumstances position the vehicle jack on the bodywork.
Never overload the vehicle jack. The maximum permissible load is specified
on the vehicle jack's identification plate.
Do not start the motor while the vehicle is jacked up.
Whilst the vehicle is in a jacked up position, persons should not lie down
under it.
Do not damage the thread of the thread bolts when changing the wheel.
Tighten the wheel nuts or wheel bolts cross-wise (Fig. 100).
When changing wheels (e.g. alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres),
use the correct wheel bolts of the correct length and shape. The firm
seating of the wheels and the function of the braking system depend on
this.
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