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Vehicles with spare wheel

Tyre designations

Wheels and tyres

E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H

195 : tyre width, mm

Tyre condition, wheel condition

55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), percentage

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.

R

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

16 : wheel diameter, inches

95 : load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

to 690 kg

H

: speed code letter

Speed code letter:

Q : up to 100 mph

S : up to 112 mph

T : up to 118 mph

H : up to 130 mph

V : up to 150 mph

W : up to 168 mph

We recommend not swapping the

front wheels with the rear wheels and

vice versa, as this can affect vehicle

stability. Always use less worn tyres

on the rear axle.

The jack, wheel bolt wrench and

some tools are located on the right

side of the load compartment, behind

a cover 3 70.

Choose a tyre appropiate for the

maximum speed of your verhicle.

The maximum speed is achievable at

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

could reduce the maximum speed of

the vehicle.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres 3 250.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Performance 3 244.

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Tyre pressure 3 250.

For the tyres approved for your

Directional tyres

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

The tyre pressure information label

on the right door frame indicates the

original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

Directional tyres must be mounted so

that they rotate in the correct

direction. The proper rotation

direction is indicated by a symbol

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

Tyre pressure

9 Warning

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel.

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

This also applies to vehicles with tyre

pressure monitoring system.

Unscrew the valve cap.

Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options.

9 Warning

For the correct tyre pressure value,

follow the procedure below:

For specific tyres the

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

●

Identify the engine identifier

code. Engine data 3 242.

●

Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 250.

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If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition. After

adjusting tyre pressure switch on

ignition and select the relevant setting

on the page Tyre load in the Driver

Information Centre 3 96.

The menu can be selected by

pressing the buttons on the turn

signal lever.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four tyres

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

Temperature dependency

Caution

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

values provided on the tyre

information label and tyre pressure

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.

The pressure increases by nearly

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.

The tyre pressure value displayed in

the Driver Information Centre shows

the real tyre pressure. A cooled down

tyre will show a decreased value,

which does not indicate an air leak.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Information Menu ?.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

tyre pressure monitoring system.

Notice

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle type approval.

Midlevel display:

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Vehicle Information

Menu ? in the Driver Information

Centre.

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The tyre pressures for all tyres are

displayed on one page.

After inflating, some driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the Driver Information

Centre. During this time w may

illuminate.

If w illuminates at lower temperatures

and extinguishes after driving, this

could be an indicator for approaching

a low tyre pressure condition. Check

tyre pressure.

System status and pressure warnings

are displayed by a message

indicating the corresponding tyre in

the Driver Information Centre.

The system considers the tyre

temperature for the warnings.

Temperature dependency 3 211.

Vehicle messages 3 102.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

The tyre pressure for each tyre is

displayed on its own page.

Uplevel display:

or increased, switch off ignition.

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by the control

indicator w 3 94.

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 250.

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then

illuminates continuously, there is a

fault in the system. Consult a

workshop.

illuminates continuously.

A spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel is not equipped with pressure

sensors. The tyre pressure

monitoring system is not operational

for these tyres. Control indicator w

illuminates. For the further three

tyres, the system remains

operational.

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The use of commercially-available

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

function of the system. Factory-

approved repair kits can be used.

Operating electronic devices or being

close to facilities using similar wave

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

The menu Tyre Load only appears if

the vehicle is at a standstill and the

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

with automatic transmission, the

selector lever must be in P.

Midlevel display:

Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

pressure monitoring system sensors

must be dismounted and serviced.

For the screwed sensor; replace

valve core and sealing ring. For the

clipped sensor; replace complete

valve stem.

Select

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

three people.

Eco for Eco pressure up to

three people.

Max for full loading.

Vehicle loading status

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to the tyre information label

or tyre pressure chart 3 250, and

select the appropriate setting in the

menu Tyre Load in the Driver

Information Centre, Vehicle

Information Menu ? 3 96. This

setting is the reference for the tyre

pressure warnings.

Select

Tyre pressure sensor matching

process

●

LO for comfort pressure up to

three people.

Each TPMS sensor has a unique

identification code. The identification

code must be matched to a new

wheel position after rotating the

wheels or exchanging the complete

wheel set and if one or more tyre

ECO for Eco pressure up to

three people.

Hi for full loading.

Uplevel display:

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pressure sensors were replaced. The

tyre pressure sensor matching

process should also be performed

after replacing a spare wheel with a

road wheel containing a tyre pressure

sensor.

The malfunction light w and the

warning message or code should

extinguish at the next ignition cycle.

The sensors are matched to the

wheel positions, using a relearn tool,

in the following order: left side front

wheel, right side front wheel, right

side rear wheel and left side rear

wheel. The turn signal light at the

current active position is illuminated

until sensor is matched.

Consult a workshop for service or

purchase a relearn tool. There are

two minutes to match the first wheel

position, and five minutes overall to

match all four wheel positions. If it

takes longer, the matching process

stops and must be restarted.

3. On vehicles with automatic

transmission: set the selector

lever to P.

On vehicles with manual

transmission automated: Keep

brake pedal depressed. Move and

hold the selector lever for five

seconds to position N until P is

displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. P indicates

that the tyre pressure sensor

matching process can be started.

On vehicles with manual

transmission: select neutral.

Uplevel display:

4. Use MENU on the turn signal

lever to select the Vehicle

Information Menu ? in the

Driver Information Centre.

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

the tyre pressure menu.

Midlevel display:

The tyre pressure sensor matching

process is:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition on.

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6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

sensor matching process. A

message requesting acceptance

of the process should be

displayed.

matched to the left side rear

wheel, and the tyre pressure

sensor matching process is no

longer active.

13. Turn off the ignition.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

the selection. The horn sounds

twice to indicate that the receiver

is in relearn mode.

14. Set all four tyres to the

recommended air pressure level

as indicated on the tyre pressure

information label.

15. Ensure the tyre loading status is

set according to the selected

pressure 3 96.

8. Start with the left side front wheel.

9. Place the relearn tool against the

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

Then press the button to activate

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

chirp confirms that the sensor

identification code has been

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every six years.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

matched to this wheel position.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

For safety reasons it is recommended

that the tread depth of the tyres on

one axle should not vary by more than

2 mm.

10. Proceed to the right side front

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9.

11. Proceed to the right side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

12. Proceed to the left side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9. The horn sounds twice

to indicate that the sensor

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

identification code has been

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speedometer as well as the nominal

tyre pressure and to make other

vehicle modifications.

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.

Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Caution

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

When converting to wheels with

14 inch diameter, the ground

clearance will be reduced. This

must be considered when passing

over obstacles.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,

185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 195/55 R16 with rims of size

16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in

combination with limited steering

angle. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Steel wheels: When using locking

wheel nuts don't attach wheel covers.

9 Warning

Tyre chains

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

may lead to accidents and will

invalidate the vehicle type

approval.

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Wheel covers

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

vehicle and comply with all of the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

requirements must be used.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

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Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at the tyre's side wall near the rim

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

kit.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit under

the floor cover

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

affected.

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

If you have a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load

compartment.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

2. Remove the compressor.

Depending on the equipment, the tyre

repair kit is in a compartment in the

right sidewall or in a compartment

under the floor cover.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within ten

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 250.

When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

retainer on the compressor.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to six bar

whilst the sealant bottle is

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

emptying (approx. 30 seconds).

8. The switch on the compressor

Then the pressure starts to drop.

must be set to J.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

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Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit in the

sidewall

Do not run the compressor for

longer than ten minutes.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.

load compartment.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

17. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

six miles (but no more than ten

minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

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1. Take the sealant bottle and

bracket with air hose from the

insert.

5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.

6. Screw air hose onto compressor

connection.

7. Switch on ignition.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

3. Position the sealant bottle on the

bracket. Make sure that the bottle

does not fall.

2. Detach air hose from bracket and

screw onto sealant bottle

connection.

8. Press on/off switch on the

compressor. The tyre is filled with

sealant.

9. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to six bar

whilst the sealant bottle is

emptying (approx. 30 seconds).

Then the pressure starts to drop.

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

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10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

General information

Notice

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least

30 minutes.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of seven bar (102 psi).

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.

Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within ten

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 250.

When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

13. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

14. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

15. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

six miles (but no more than ten

minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

compressor by pressing the on/off

switch again.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Release excess tyre pressure

using ].

Do not run the compressor for

longer than ten minutes.

If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

The adapters supplied can be used

to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They are located on the

underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

12. Push catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

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●

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

the taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

Wheel changing

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

9 Warning

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

●

Never change more than one

Alloy wheels with centre cap:

1. Steel wheels:

wheel at once.

Insert extractor in the open slot of

the centre cap and withdraw the

cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools

3 209.

Pull off the wheel cover.

Alloy wheels with bolt caps:

Disengage wheel bolt caps with a

screwdriver and remove. To

protect the wheel, place a soft

cloth between the screwdriver

and the alloy wheel.

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

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2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

may be used. The vehicle may be

damaged.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.

6. Change the wheel.

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.

8. Lower vehicle.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each bolt in a crosswise

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

sequence. Tightening torque is

110 Nm.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover of the steel wheel with the

tyre valve before installing.

On versions with sill panelling or

retrofitted sill panelling, no jack

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