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Wheels and tires  
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Wheels and tires  
Tire inflation pressure  
specifications  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
In the tire inflation pressure table  
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to  
page 228, contains all tire inflation pres-  
sure specifications for the specified tire  
sizes at the ambient temperature. The tire  
inflation pressure values apply to tire sizes  
approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle  
for the vehicle type.  
To identify the correct tire inflation pres-  
sure, please note the following:  
Tire sizes of your vehicle.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Maximum permitted driving speed.  
General information  
The tire characteristics and tire inflation  
pressure influence the following:  
Checking the tire inflation pressure  
General information  
The service life of the tires.  
Road safety.  
Tires heat up while driving. The tire infla-  
tion pressure increases with the tire tem-  
perature.  
Driving comfort.  
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire  
inflation pressure.  
Fuel consumption.  
The displays of inflation devices may under-  
read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Checking using tire inflation pressure  
specifications in the tire inflation  
pressure table  
The tire inflation pressure specifications in  
the tire inflation pressure table only relate  
to cold tires or tires at the same tempera-  
ture as the ambient temperature.  
A tire with too little or no tire inflation  
pressure may heat up significantly and  
sustain damage. This will have a negative  
impact on aspects of handling, such as  
steering and braking response. There is a  
risk of accident. Regularly check the tire  
inflation pressure, and correct it as  
needed, for instance twice a month and be-  
fore a long trip.  
Only check the tire inflation pressure levels  
when the tires are cold, i.e.:  
Driving range of max. 1.25 miles/2 km  
has not been exceeded.  
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If the vehicle has not moved again for at  
least 2 hours after a trip.  
Tire pressure values  
COOPER SE  
1. Determine the intended tire inflation  
pressure levels for the mounted tires.  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all  
four tires, using a pressure gage, for ex-  
ample.  
Specifications  
in bar/PSI with  
cold tires  
3. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the  
actual tire inflation pressure deviates  
from the intended tire inflation pres-  
sure.  
195/55 R 16 87 2.4 / 35  
W
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
4. Check whether all valve caps are  
screwed onto the tire valves.  
195/55 R 16 87  
H M+S  
After correcting the tire inflation  
pressure  
For run-flat tires: reinitialize run-flat tires.  
205/45 R 17 88 2.6 / 38  
V XL A/S  
205/45 R 17 88  
W XL  
For the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: reset  
the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.  
205/45 R 17 88  
V XL M+S  
Tire pressures  
175/60 R 16 86 2.8 / 41  
H XL M+S  
2.6 / 38  
To achieve optimum driving comfort, note  
the tire inflation pressure specifications in  
the Tire inflation pressure table, refer to  
page 228, and adjust as needed.  
185/50 R 17 86  
H XL M+S  
These pressure values can also be found on  
the tire inflation pressure label on the driv-  
er's door pillar.  
Tire identification marks  
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/  
160 km/h.  
Tire size  
205/45 R 17 84 V  
205: nominal width in mm  
45: aspect ratio in %  
R: radial tire code  
17: rim diameter in inches  
84: load rating, not for ZR tires  
V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires  
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Manufacture date  
Maximum tire load  
You can find the manufacture date of the  
tire on the tire's sidewall.  
Maximum tire load is the maximum permis-  
sible weight for which the tire is approved.  
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire  
sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating  
– GAWR – on the certification label on the  
driver’s door pillar. Divide the tire load by  
1.1. It must be greater than one-half of the  
vehicle’s Gross Axle Weight Rating –  
GAWR. Note, front vs. rear GAWR and tire  
loads, respectively.  
Designation  
Manufacture date  
DOT … 0120  
1st week 2020  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
Quality grades can be found where applica-  
ble on the tire sidewall between tread  
shoulder and maximum section width.  
E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Tempera-  
ture A  
Speed letter  
Designation Maximum speed  
DOT Quality Grades  
Treadwear  
Q
R:  
S
up to 100 mph/160 km/h  
up to 106 mph/170 km/h  
up to 112 mph/180 km/h  
up to 118 mph/190 km/h  
up to 131 mph/210 km/h  
up to 150 mph/240 km/h  
up to 167 mph/270 km/h  
up to 186 mph/300 km/h  
Traction AA A B C  
Temperature A B C  
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to  
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to  
these grades.  
T
H
V
W
Y
Treadwear  
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating  
based on the wear rate of the tire when  
tested under controlled conditions on a  
specified government test course. E.g., a  
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-  
half, 1 g, times as well on the government  
course as a tire graded 100. The relative  
performance of tires depends upon the ac-  
tual conditions of their use, however, and  
may depart significantly from the norm due  
to variations in driving habits, service prac-  
tices and differences in road characteristics  
and climate.  
Tire Identification Number  
DOT-Code: DOT xxxx xxx 0120  
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand  
xxx: tire size and tire design  
0120: tire age  
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines  
of the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
Tire age  
Traction  
Recommendation  
Regardless of the tire tread, replace tires at  
least every 6 years.  
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,  
are AA, A, B, and C.  
Those grades represent the tire's ability to  
stop on wet pavement as measured under  
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controlled conditions on specified govern-  
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.  
A tire marked C may have poor traction per-  
formance.  
M+S  
Winter and all-season tires with better cold  
weather performance than summer tires.  
The traction grade assigned to this tire is  
based on straight-ahead braking traction  
tests, and does not include acceleration,  
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction  
characteristics.  
Tire tread  
Summer tires  
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than  
0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an in-  
creased risk of hydroplaning.  
Temperature  
The temperature grades are A, the highest,  
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance  
to the generation of heat and its ability to  
dissipate heat when tested under controlled  
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory  
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can  
cause the material of the tire to degenerate  
and reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-  
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The  
grade C corresponds to a level of perform-  
ance which all passenger car tires must  
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A  
represent higher levels of performance on  
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum  
required by law.  
Winter tires  
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than  
0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable  
for winter operation.  
Minimum tread depth  
Warning  
Wear indicators are distributed around the  
tire's circumference and have the legally re-  
quired minimum height of 0.063 in-  
ches/1.6 mm.  
The temperature grade for this tire is es-  
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated  
and not overloaded. Excessive speed, un-  
derinflation, or excessive loading, either  
separately or in combination, can cause  
heat buildup and possible tire failure.  
The positions of the wear indicators are  
marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread  
Wear Indicator.  
RSC – Run-flat tires  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 233, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the let-  
ters RSC marked on the sidewall.  
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center or repair shop. Have vehicle towed  
or transported as needed. Do not repair  
damaged tires, but have them replaced.  
Tire damage  
General information  
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, for-  
eign objects lodged in the tread, and tread  
wear.  
Warning  
Tires can become damaged by driving over  
obstacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at  
high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller  
tire cross-section. The smaller the tire  
cross-section, the higher the risk of tire  
damage. There is a danger of accidents and  
property damage. If possible, avoid driving  
over objects or road conditions that may  
damage tires, or drive over them slowly  
and carefully.  
Driving over rough or damaged road surfa-  
ces, as well as debris, curbs and other obsta-  
cles can cause serious damage to wheels,  
tires and suspension parts. This is more  
likely to occur with low-profile tires, which  
provide less cushioning between the wheel  
and the road. Be careful to avoid road haz-  
ards and reduce your speed, especially if  
your vehicle is equipped with low-profile  
tires.  
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle  
malfunctions:  
Changing wheels and tires  
Unusual vibrations.  
Unusual tire or running noises.  
Mounting and wheel balancing  
Unusual handling such as a strong ten-  
dency to pull to the left or right.  
Have mounting and tire and wheel balanc-  
ing carried out by a dealer’s service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Damage can be caused by the following sit-  
uations, for instance:  
Driving over curbs.  
Road damage.  
Light-alloy rim MINI Electric Corona  
Spoke 2 Tone  
Tire inflation pressure too low.  
Vehicle overloading.  
Incorrect tire storage.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-  
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle con-  
trol. There is a risk of accident. If tire dam-  
age is suspected while driving,  
immediately reduce speed and stop. Have  
wheels and tires checked. For this pur-  
pose, drive carefully to the nearest dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
A balancing weight is required for wheel  
balancing.  
The balancing weight is available as a spe-  
cial tool from a dealer’s service center, an-  
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other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
combination remounted on the vehicle as  
soon as possible.  
Have wheel balancing executed exclusively  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Recommended tire brands  
Wheel and tire combination  
General information  
You can ask the dealer's service center or  
another qualified service center or repair  
shop about the correct wheel/tire combina-  
tion and wheel rim versions for the vehicle.  
Safety information  
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the  
vehicle recommends certain tire brands.  
The tire brands can be identified by a star  
on the tire sidewall.  
Warning  
Wheels and tires which are not suitable  
for your vehicle can damage parts of the  
vehicle, for instance due to contact with  
the body due to tolerances despite the  
same official size rating. There is a risk of  
an accident. The manufacturer of your ve-  
hicle strongly suggests that you use  
wheels and tires that have been recom-  
mended by the vehicle manufacturer for  
your vehicle type.  
New tires  
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufac-  
turing circumstances when tires are brand-  
new; they achieve their full traction poten-  
tial after a break-in time.  
Drive conservatively for the first  
200 miles/300 km.  
Retreaded tires  
Warning  
Warning  
Incorrect wheel/tire combinations will  
have a negative impact on the vehicle's  
handling and on the function of a variety  
of systems, such as the ABS Antilock Brak-  
ing System or DSC Dynamic Stability Con-  
trol. There is a risk of accident. To main-  
tain good handling and vehicle response,  
use only tires with a single tread configu-  
ration from a single manufacturer. The  
manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that you use wheels and tires that have  
been recommended by the vehicle manu-  
facturer for your vehicle type. Following  
tire damage, have the original wheel/tire  
Retreaded tires can have different tire cas-  
ing structures. With advanced age the  
service life can be limited. There is a risk  
of an accident. The manufacturer of your  
vehicle does not recommend the use of re-  
treaded tires.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle does not  
recommend the use of retreaded tires.  
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Storage  
MOBILITY  
Winter tires  
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and  
dark place.  
Winter tires are recommended for operat-  
ing on winter roads.  
Always protect tires against all contact with  
oil, grease, and solvents.  
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro-  
vide better winter traction than summer  
tires, they usually do not provide the same  
level of performance as winter tires.  
Do not leave tires in plastic bags.  
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is  
higher than the permissible speed for the  
winter tires, then attach a label showing the  
permissible maximum speed in the field of  
view. The label is available from a dealer's  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Run-flat tires  
Concept  
Run-flat tires permit continued driving un-  
der restricted conditions even in the event  
of a complete loss of tire inflation pressure.  
With winter tires mounted, observe and do  
not exceed the permissible maximum speed.  
General information  
The wheels are composed of tires that are  
self-supporting to a limited degree.  
Changing runflat tires  
For your own safety, use only runflat tires.  
Further information is available from a deal-  
er's service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
The support of the sidewall allows the tire  
to remain drivable to a restricted degree in  
the event of a tire inflation pressure loss.  
Follow the instructions for continued driv-  
ing with a flat tire.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
Different wear patterns can occur on the  
front and rear axles depending on individual  
driving conditions. The tires can be rotated  
in pairs between the axles to achieve even  
wear. Further information is available from  
a dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop. After rotating,  
check the tire pressure and correct, if  
needed.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The vehicle handles differently when a  
run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire  
pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-  
ity when braking, braking distances are  
longer and the self-steering properties will  
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
moderately and do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Storing tires  
Tire inflation pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation  
pressure indicated on the side wall of the  
tire.  
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Wheels and tires  
Label  
General information  
Follow the instructions on using the  
Mobility System found on the compres-  
sor and sealant container.  
Use of the Mobility System may be inef-  
fective if the tire puncture measures ap-  
prox. 1/8 inches/4 mm or more.  
Contact a dealer's service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.  
The tires are marked on the tire sidewall  
with RSC Run-flat System Component.  
Do not remove foreign bodies that have  
penetrated the tire. Only remove foreign  
objects if they are visibly protruding  
from the tire.  
Pull the speed limit sticker off the seal-  
ant container and apply it to the steer-  
ing wheel.  
Repairing a flat tire  
Safety measures  
The use of a sealant can damage the  
TPM wheel electronics. In this case,  
have the TPM wheel electronics re-  
placed at the next opportunity.  
Park the vehicle as far away as possible  
from passing traffic and on solid ground.  
Switch on the hazard warning system.  
The compressor can be used to check  
the tire inflation pressure.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away  
by setting the parking brake.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-  
tion and engage the steering wheel lock.  
Overview  
Storage  
The Mobility System is in a bag on the right  
side of the cargo area.  
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the  
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-  
side the immediate area in a safe place,  
such as behind a guardrail.  
Sealant container  
If necessary, set up a warning triangle  
at an appropriate distance.  
Mobility System  
Concept  
With the Mobility System, minor tire dam-  
age can be sealed temporarily to enable con-  
tinued travel. To accomplish this, sealant is  
pumped into the tires, which seals the dam-  
age from the inside.  
Sealant container, arrow 1.  
Filling hose, arrow 2.  
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Observe use-by date on the sealant con-  
tainer.  
Filling the tire with sealant  
Safety information  
Compressor  
NOTICE  
The compressor can overheat during ex-  
tended operation. There is a risk of dam-  
age to property. Do not run the compres-  
sor for more than 10 minutes.  
Filling  
1. Shake the sealant container.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sealant container unlocking  
Sealant container holder  
Tire pressure gage  
Reduce tire inflation pressure button  
On/off switch  
Compressor  
Connector/cable for socket  
Connection hose  
2. Pull filling hose completely out of the  
cover of the sealant container. Do not  
kink the hose.  
Safety measures  
Park the vehicle as far away as possible  
from passing traffic and on solid ground.  
Switch on the hazard warning system.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away  
by setting the parking brake.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-  
tion and engage the steering wheel lock.  
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the  
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-  
side the immediate area in a safe place,  
such as behind a guardrail.  
If necessary, set up a warning triangle  
at an appropriate distance.  
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3. Slide the sealant container into the  
holder on the compressor housing, en-  
suring that it engages audibly.  
6. With standby state or drive-ready state  
switched on, switch on the compressor.  
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes  
to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a  
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.  
4. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con-  
tainer onto the tire valve of the non-  
working wheel.  
While the tire is being filled with sealant,  
the tire inflation pressure may sporadically  
reach approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the  
compressor at this point.  
Checking and adjusting the tire  
inflation pressure  
Checking  
1. Switch off the compressor.  
2. Read the tire inflation pressure on the  
tire pressure gage.  
5. With the compressor switched off, in-  
sert the plug into the power socket in-  
side the vehicle.  
To continue the trip, a tire inflation pres-  
sure of at least 2 bar must be reached.  
Removing and stowing the sealant  
container  
1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant  
container from the tire valve.  
2. Press the red unlocking device.  
3. Remove the sealant container from the  
compressor.  
4. Wrap and store the sealant container in  
suitable material to avoid dirtying the  
cargo area.  
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7. Pull the connector out of the power  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is not  
reached  
socket inside the vehicle.  
8. Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.  
1. Pull the connector out of the power  
socket inside the vehicle.  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is  
reached  
2. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to  
distribute the sealant in the tire.  
1. Unscrew the connection hose of the  
compressor from the tire valve.  
3. Screw the connection hose of the com-  
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.  
2. Pull the connector out of the power  
socket inside the vehicle.  
3. Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.  
4. Immediately drive approx.  
5 miles/10 km to ensure that the sealant  
is evenly distributed in the tire.  
Do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
If possible, do not drive at speeds less  
than 12 mph/20 km/h.  
4. Insert the connector into the power  
socket inside the vehicle.  
Adjustment  
1. Stop at a suitable location.  
2. Screw the connection hose of the com-  
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.  
5. With standby state or drive-ready state  
switched on, switch on the compressor.  
If a tire inflation pressure of at least  
2 bar cannot be reached, contact your  
dealer's service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
If a tire inflation pressure of at least  
2 bar is reached, see Minimum tire infla-  
tion pressure is reached.  
6. Unscrew the connection hose of the  
compressor from the tire valve.  
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of snow chains on these wheels and tires is  
not permitted.  
3. Insert the connector into the power  
socket inside the vehicle.  
Safety information  
Warning  
With the mounting of snow chains on un-  
suitable tires, the snow chains can come  
into contact with vehicle parts. There may  
be a risk of accident or risk of damage to  
property. Do not mount snow chains.  
4. Correct the tire inflation pressure to at  
least 2.0 bar.  
Increase tire inflation pressure: with  
standby state or drive-ready state,  
switch on the compressor.  
Changing wheels/tires  
General information  
Reduce tire inflation pressure: press  
the button on the compressor.  
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a  
wheel does not always need to be changed  
immediately when there is a loss of tire in-  
flation pressure due to a flat tire.  
5. Unscrew the connection hose of the  
compressor from the tire valve.  
6. Pull the connector out of the power  
socket inside the vehicle.  
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are  
available as accessories from a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
7. Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.  
Continuing the trip  
Do not exceed the maximum permissible  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Safety information  
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to  
page 150.  
DANGER  
The vehicle jack is only provided for short-  
term lifting of the vehicle for wheel  
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to  
page 145.  
changes. Even if all safety measures are  
observed, there is a risk of the raised vehi-  
cle falling, if the vehicle jack tips over.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
When the vehicle is raised with the vehi-  
cle jack, do not lie under the vehicle and  
do not switch on the drive-ready state.  
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant  
container of the Mobility System promptly.  
Snow chains  
General information  
The manufacturer of the vehicle has deter-  
mined certain wheels and tires to be suita-  
ble for operation on the vehicle. Mounting  
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DANGER  
Warning  
Supports such as wooden blocks under the  
vehicle jack reduce the capacity of the ve-  
hicle jack to bear weight. They have the  
potential to exert too much strain on the  
vehicle jack, causing it to tip over and the  
vehicle to fall. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Do not place supports under  
the vehicle jack.  
When the vehicle jack is not inserted into  
the jacking point provided for this pur-  
pose, the vehicle may be damaged or the  
vehicle jack may slip when it is being  
cranked up. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. When cranking up  
the vehicle jack, ensure that it is inserted  
in the jacking point next to the wheel  
housing.  
Warning  
Warning  
The jack, issued by the vehicle manufac-  
turer, is provided in order to perform a  
wheel change in the event of a breakdown.  
The jack is not designed for frequent use;  
for example, changing from summer to  
winter tires. Using the jack frequently may  
cause it to become jammed or damaged.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage  
to property. Only use the jack to attach an  
emergency or spare wheel in the event of  
a breakdown.  
A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack  
may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are  
exerted on it. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of damage to property. While the ve-  
hicle is raised, do not exert lateral forces  
on the vehicle or pull abruptly on the vehi-  
cle. Have a stuck wheel removed by a deal-  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Securing the vehicle against rolling  
General information  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to  
additionally secure the vehicle against roll-  
ing away when changing a wheel.  
Warning  
On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for ex-  
ample snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack  
can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If  
possible, change the wheel on a flat, solid,  
and slip-resistant surface.  
Warning  
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting  
the vehicle and for the jacking points on  
the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury.  
Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using  
the vehicle jack.  
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side the immediate area in a safe place,  
such as behind a guardrail.  
On a level surface  
Depending on the vehicle equipment,  
get wheel change tools and, if necessary,  
the emergency wheel from the vehicle.  
If necessary, set up a warning triangle  
or portable hazard warning light at an  
appropriate distance.  
Secure the vehicle additionally against  
rolling.  
Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects  
in front and behind the wheel that is diago-  
nal to the wheel to be changed.  
Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.  
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  
On a slight downhill gradient  
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are  
located at the marked positions.  
If you need to change a wheel on a slight  
downhill grade, place chocks and other suit-  
able objects, for instance a rock, under the  
wheels of both the front and rear axles  
against the rolling direction.  
Preparing the vehicle  
Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip  
ground at a safe distance from traffic.  
Switch on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
Engage a gear or move the selector lever  
to position P.  
As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out of the  
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-  
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3. Extend the vehicle jack by turning the  
vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise.  
Jacking up the vehicle  
Warning  
Hands and fingers can be jammed when  
using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of  
injury. Comply with the described hand  
position and do not change this position  
while using the vehicle jack.  
1. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar-  
row 1, and grasp the vehicle jack crank  
or lever with your other hand, arrow 2.  
4. Take your hand away from the vehicle  
jack as soon as the vehicle jack is under  
load and continue turning the vehicle  
jack crank or lever with one hand.  
5. Make sure that the vehicle jack foot  
stands vertically and at a right angle be-  
neath the jacking point.  
2. Insert the vehicle jack into the rectan-  
gular recess of the jacking point closest  
to the wheel to be changed.  
6. Make sure that the vehicle jack foot  
stands vertically and perpendicularly be-  
neath the jacking point after extending  
the vehicle jack.  
7. Crank the vehicle up, until the vehicle  
jack is with the entire surface on the  
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ground and the relevant wheel is maxi-  
mum 1.2 inches/3 cm above ground.  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Mounting a wheel  
Mount one emergency wheel only, as re-  
quired.  
1. Unscrew the lug bolts.  
2. Remove the wheel.  
3. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel  
on and screw in at least two lug bolts in  
a crosswise pattern until hand-tight.  
If non-original light-alloy wheels of the  
vehicle manufacturer are mounted, the  
accompanying lug bolts may have to be  
used as well.  
4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts  
and tighten all lug bolts well in a cross-  
wise pattern.  
5. Turn the vehicle jack crank counter-  
clockwise to retract the vehicle jack and  
lower the vehicle.  
6. Remove the vehicle jack and stow it se-  
curely.  
After the wheel change  
1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The  
tightening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.  
2. Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo  
area, if necessary.  
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored  
under the cargo floor panel because of  
its size.  
3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next  
opportunity and correct as needed.  
4. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.  
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.  
5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are  
tight with a calibrated torque wrench.  
6. Have the damaged tire replaced at the  
nearest dealer's service center or an-  
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