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Vehicles with sound system

Vehicles without spare wheel

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

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.

The screwdriver and the towing eye

are located below the floor cover in

the load compartment, beside the

sound system.

The screwdriver and the towing eye

are located in a box below the floor

cover in the load compartment.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

Tyre repair kit 3 259.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres 3 291.

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GSi with Michelin Pilot Super Sport or

Pilot Sport 4 S tyres

This model is factory-fitted with high

performance sports tyres, which have

a reduced performance at low

temperature.

T : up to 118 mph

H : up to 130 mph

V : up to 150 mph

W : up to 168 mph

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of this vehicle. Refer

to the EEC Certificate of Conformity

provided with the vehicle or other

national registration documents.

Optional equipment could reduce the

maximum speed of the vehicle.

9 Danger

Use winter tyres at temperatures

below 0 °C, otherwise damage of

the high performance sports tyres

is possible.

Directional tyres

Tyre pressure 3 291.

The tyre pressure information label

on the left 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.

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.

Directional tyres should be mounted

so that they rotate in the correct

direction. The proper rotation

Tyre designations

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 V

215 : tyre width, mm

direction is indicated by a symbol

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

60 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

R

: belt type: Radial

Tyre pressure

RF : type: RunFlat

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel.

16 : wheel diameter, inches

95 : load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

to 690 kg

V

: speed code letter

This also applies to vehicles with tyre

pressure monitoring system.

Speed code letter:

Q : up to 100 mph

S : up to 112 mph

Make sure tyre loading setting

matches the current tyre pressure.

Tyre loading 3 255.

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Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options. For the correct tyre

pressure value, follow the procedure

below:

values provided on the tyre

9 Warning

information label and tyre pressure

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.

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.

The pressure increases by nearly

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.

1. Identify drive axle and body style.

2. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 284.

3. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 291.

For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

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.

9 Warning

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.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four wheels

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

After adjusting tyre pressure, select

the according tyre loading setting on

the page Tyre load in the Driver

Information Centre 3 110.

Caution

Temperature dependency

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns just about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

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All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

The system considers the tyre

temperature and the tyre loading

setting for the warnings.

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 291.

Tyre loading setting, see below in this

Ensure that vehicle loading status

matches selected tyre pressure.

Vehicle loading status, see below in

this chapter.

After inflating, some driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the Driver Information

Centre. During this time w may

continue to illuminate.

Notice

chapter.

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle operating permit.

Temperature dependency 3 254.

Baselevel display: If the pressure of a

tyre decreases significantly, the

respective tyre pressure value is

displayed inverted.

Uplevel display: Tyre pressure values

in normal range are shown in green

letters. If the pressure of a tyre

decreases significantly, the

respective value will turn its colour to

amber.

Select the Tyre pressure monitoring

page under the Info Menu in the

Driver Information Centre 3 110.

If w illuminates at lower temperatures

and extinguishes after some driving,

this could be an indicator for

approaching a low tyre pressure

condition. Check tyre pressure.

Vehicle messages 3 121.

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

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 wheels. Control indicator w

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by the control

indicator w 3 108.

System status and pressure warnings

are displayed by a message

indicating the corresponding tyre in

the Driver Information Centre.

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illuminates. For the further three

wheels the system remains

operational.

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.

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.

The Tyre Load menu only appears

when the vehicle is at a standstill and

the parking brake is applied. On

vehicles with automatic transmission

the selector lever must be in P.

before the system recalculates. The

following relearn process takes up to

10 minutes of driving in a speed range

of 25 to 60 mph. Avoid to drive outside

of this range for a longer time. If

possible, use a country road or similar

which allows continuous driving.

During relearn process $ can be

displayed or pressure values can

swap in the Driver Information Centre.

If problems occur during the relearn

process, a failure message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. w will flash for 60 seconds

and then illuminate continuously.

If this happens, repeat learning

process. Keep your vehicle stationary

for approx. 20 minutes and then drive

again for 10 minutes as described

above.

Select:

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

Vehicle loading status

3 people.

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according tyre information label or

tyre pressure chart 3 291, and select

the appropriate setting in Tyre Load

within the vehicle information menu

3 110. This setting determines the

reference pressures for the tyre

pressure warnings.

Eco for Eco pressure up to

3 people.

Max for full loading.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

Auto learn function

After changing wheels or wheel

positions the vehicle must be

stationary for approx. 20 minutes,

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For safety reasons, it is

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

Wheel covers

recommended that the tread depth of

the tyres on one axle should not vary

by more than 2 mm.

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.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

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.

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

nominal tyre pressure and make

other vehicle modifications.

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced and the tyre

pressure monitoring system

reinitialised 3 255.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

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.

If there is more wear at the front than

the rear, swap round front wheels and

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

remains the same.

9 Warning

Vehicles with steel wheels: When

using locking wheel nuts, do not

attach wheel covers.

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

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The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Two types of tyre repair kit are

available:

Tyre chains

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at tyre's side wall cannot be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

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).

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Type 1 indicated by the on/off

switch at the top of the

compressor.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are only permitted on

tyres of size 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17,

225/55 R17 and 235/45 R18.

Temporary spare wheel

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Type 2 indicated by the on/off

switch at the side of the

compressor.

Take the sealant bottle and the

compressor out of the box.

If vehicle has a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

On other versions, the tyre repair kit

is stored in a bag.

Loosen the screw and remove the

bag.

1. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

On vehicles with audio speaker

system, the tyre repair kit is stowed

together with the tools.

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Type 2: remove screw plug from

the compressor and from the

sealant bottle. Screw the bottle on

the compressor without removing

the tinfoil from the bottle.

3. Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

Type 2: remove protection cap

from filler hose and screw the filler

hose to the tyre valve. The air

release valve must be closed (turn

clockwise).

2. Type 1: screw the compressor air

hose to the connection on the

sealant bottle and fit the sealant

bottle into the retainer on the

compressor.

6. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

7. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

5. Type 1: screw the filler hose to the

tyre valve.

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Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

Type 1: if the tyre pressure is not

obtained within 10 minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. Check tyre pressure

once more. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Depending on version the button

can be located on the air hose.

8. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

9. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

Type 2: remove tyre repair kit and

drive immediately up to 6 miles,

but not longer than 10 minutes.

Check tyre pressure once more. If

the tyre pressure is not obtained,

reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

3 291. When the correct pressure

is obtained, switch off the

compressor.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

If the pressure is obtained, correct

to the prescribed tyre pressure by

using the compressor to increase

or decrease by opening the air

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release valve (turn anticlockwise)

at the air filler hose.

12. Detach the tyre repair kit.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least 30 min.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).

Type 1: push catch on bracket to

remove sealant bottle from

bracket. Screw tyre inflation hose

to the free connection of sealant

bottle. This prevents sealant from

escaping.

Type 2: Sealant bottle can not be

removed from the compressor.

Have the sealant bottle replaced

by your workshop.

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.

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.

13. Stow tyre repair kit in the load

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

compartment.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

14. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

15. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

The adapters possibly supplied can

be used to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They can be located on

the underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

17. Stow away tyre repair kit in the

box.

18. Fix the box with the screw.

16. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

6 miles (but no more than

Notice

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve.

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Wheel changing

9 Warning

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

Front arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

Spare wheel

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Clean wheel nuts and thread with

a clean cloth before mounting the

wheel.

The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations. In this case a permissible

maximum speed applies, even

though no label at the spare wheel

indicates this.

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

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Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

3. When, after a wheel change, no

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

well, secure the tool box by

tightening the wing nut as far as it

will go and close floor cover.

Caution

4. After wheel change back to full

size wheel, place the spare wheel

outside up in the well and secure

with the wing nut.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. The permissible maximum

speed on the label on the temporary

spare wheel is only valid for the

factory-fitted tyre size.

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering.

To remove:

1. Open the floor cover.

2. The spare wheel is secured with a

wing nut. Unscrew the wing nut

and take out the spare wheel.

Caution

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

If driving with a temporary spare

wheel, active emergency braking

has to deactivated.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

Under the spare wheel there is the

box with vehicle tools.

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

●

Remove the spare wheel.

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

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Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

nut caps with a flat screwdriver

and remove. To protect the wheel

paint and the cap, wrap a cloth

around the screwdriver tip.

●

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.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Clean wheel nuts and thread with

a clean cloth before mounting the

wheel.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

nut by half a turn.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

these specific nuts, first attach the

adapter for the locking wheel nuts

onto the head of the nut before

installing the wheel wrench. The

adapter is located in the glovebox.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

Some versions have sill panels

with covered vehicle jacking

1. Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

the wheel cover.

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