Checking the tire pressures

Important safety notes

Observe the notes on tire pressure .

Information on air pressure for the tires on your vehicle can be found: • on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar • on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler flap • in the "Tire pressure information" section • in the "Tire pressure information" section

Checking tire pressures manually

To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows: ► Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked.

► Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve.

► Read the tire pressure and compare it with the recommended value on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle .

► The tire pressure is too low: increase the tire pressure to the recommended value.

► The tire pressure is too high: press down the metal pin in the valve using the tip of a pen, for example.

Air is released from the tire.

► Check the tire pressure again with the tire pressure gauge.

► Screw the valve cap onto the valve.

► Repeat these steps for the other tires.