Range Rover Evoque: Flat spots due to long term parking
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Tyres / Flat spots due to long term parking
In order to minimise flat spotting, the tyre pressures can be increased to the maximum as stated on the tyre sidewall, for the period when the vehicle is stationary. Tyres must be returned to the specified running pressures before driving.
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Age degradation
Tyres degrade over time due to the effects of
ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high
loads, and environmental conditions. It is
recommended that tyres are replaced at least
every six years,
Winter tyres
In many countries legislation exists that
requires the use of winter tyres during
specified periods of the year.
M+S tyres have a recognised level of winter
performance and need not be replaced.
Using traction devices
Only use traction devices in
heavy
snow conditions, on hard road
surfaces.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) must
be switched off when using traction
devices.
Never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) when
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Electronic brake distribution (EBD)
EBD controls the balance of braking forces
supplied to the front and rear wheels, in order
to maintain maximum braking efficiency.
If the vehicle has a light load (only the driver in
the vehicle for example), EBD will reduce the
braking force applied to the rear wheels. If the
vehicle is heavi
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precisely, or
information that should be considered with great care, in order to avoid the
possibility
of personal injury.
Cautions indicate either a procedure which must be followed precisely, or
information that
should
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