Wheels and tires
MOBILITY
Contact an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
or driving over obstacles, for instance curbs or
potholes.
Maximum speed
System limits
The system may be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
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A natural, even tire pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Follow the following when continuing to drive
with a damaged tire:
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Sudden and serious tire damage caused
by external circumstances cannot be recog-
nized in advance.
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
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The system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road.
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires at the next opportunity.
Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
When the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
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When driving with snow chains.
Changing wheels/tires
Possible driving distance with a flat tire
General information
The possible driving distance which may be
safely traveled varies depending on how the
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road
conditions, outside temperature. The distance
traveled may be less but may also be more if
an economical driving style is used.
When using run-flat tires or a tire repair set,
wheels do not always need to be changed im-
mediately if the vehicle has broken down be-
cause the flat tire has caused a tire pressure
loss.
If necessary, a suitable wheel change tool, e.g.,
a jack, is available as an accessory from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average
weight and used under favorable conditions,
the possible distance traveled may be up to
50 miles/80 km.
Safety information
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will han-
dle differently, potentially leading to conditions
such as the following:
Warning
The jack is only provided for short-term lifting
of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all
safety precautions are observed, there is a
risk of the raised vehicle falling if the jack tips
over. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
When the vehicle is raised with the jack, do
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Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle.
Longer braking distances.
Changed self-steering properties.
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