Safety
Controls
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Maximum speed
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐
dent.
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
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A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss
in all four tires will not be recognized.
Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure
regularly.
If 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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Sudden serious tire damage caused by ex‐
ternal circumstances cannot be recognized
in advance.
Possible driving range with a
depressurized tire
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When the system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
The possible driving range varies depending
on the how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,
speed, road conditions, external temperature.
The driving range may be less but may also be
more if an economical driving style is used.
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Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
When driving with snow chains.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, its possi‐
ble driving range will be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Intelligent Safety
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Concept
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions
such as the following:
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system. Depending on
how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems that can help
prevent an imminent collision.
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Greater likelihood of swerving off course.
Longer braking distances.
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Approach control warning, refer to
page 124.
Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steer‐
ing maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in‐
stance curbs or potholes.
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 131.
Lane departure warning, refer to
page 137.
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