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R

: belt type: Radial

Vehicles with spare wheel

Wheels and tyres

RF : type: RunFlat

15 : wheel diameter, inches

Tyre condition, wheel condition

91 : load index e.g. 91 is equivalent

to 615 kg

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.

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

The jack and the vehicle tools are in

the spare wheel well in the load

compartment.

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of your vehicle.

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.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Performance 3 229.

Directional tyres

Tyre designations

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.

E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H

195 : tyre width, mm

65 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

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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.

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:

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. This also applies to vehicles

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

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.

Unscrew the valve cap.

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.

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 227.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 234.

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.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

pressure monitoring system, switch

off ignition.

Tyre pressure 3 234.

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.

Temperature dependency

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

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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.

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

Information Menu X.

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.

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Vehicle Information

Menu in the Driver Information

Centre.

The menu can be selected by the

buttons on the turn signal lever.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

tyre pressure monitoring system.

System status and pressure warnings

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four wheels

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

are displayed by a message

indicating the corresponding tyre in

the Driver Information Centre.

The system considers the tyre

temperature for the warnings.

Caution

Temperature dependency 3 196.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

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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

clipped sensor: replace complete

valve stem.

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 3 105.

If the tyre pressure shall be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

Vehicle loading status

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to tyre information label or

tyre pressure chart 3 234, and select

the relevant setting in the menu Tyre

Load in the Driver Information Centre,

Vehicle Information Menu 3 100. This

setting is the reference for the tyre

pressure warnings.

The Tyre Load menu only appears if

the vehicle is in a standstill and the

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

with automatic transmission the

selector lever has to be in P.

illuminates continuously.

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by the control

indicator w 3 97.

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 234.

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds and

then illuminates continuously, there is

a fault in the system. Consult a

workshop.

A temporary spare wheel is not

equipped with pressure sensors. The

tyre pressure monitoring system is

not operational for these wheels.

Control indicator w 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.

After inflating, driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the Driver Information

Centre. During this time w may

illuminate.

Operating electronic devices or being

close to facilities using similar wave

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

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The tyre pressure sensor matching

process should also be performed

after replacing a spare wheel with a

road wheel containing the tyre

pressure sensor.

3. On vehicles with automatic

transmission: set the selector

lever to P.

On vehicles with manual

transmission: select neutral.

The malfunction light w and the

warning message or code should go

off 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.

4. Press 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.

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

sensor matching process. A

message requesting acceptance

of the process should display.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

the selection. The horn sounds

twice to signal the receiver is in

relearn mode.

Select:

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

3 people.

Eco for Eco pressure up to

3 people.

Max for full loading.

Tyre pressure sensor matching

process

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 and the brief activation of all

turn signal lights confirm that the

Each tyre pressure sensor has a

unique identification code. The

The tyre pressure sensor matching

process is:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition on.

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 pressure sensors were replaced.

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sensor identification code has

been matched to this wheel

position.

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.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

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.

12. Proceed to the left side rear

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9. The horn sounds twice

to ind

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.

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

icate the sensor identification

code has been matched to the left

side rear wheel, and the tyre

pressure sensor matching

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

speedometer as well as the nominal

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

modifications.

process is no longer active.

13. Turn off the ignition.

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 selected pressure

3 100.

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.

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

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Steel wheels: When using locking

wheel bolts, do not attach wheel

covers.

Tyre chains are only permitted on

tyres of size 195/65 R15,

9 Warning

205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17.

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 225/40 R18.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre chains

Wheel covers

Tyre repair kit

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.

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 the tyre's sidewall near the rim

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

kit.

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

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

9 Warning

If you have a flat tyre:

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

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Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load

compartment.

2. Detach air hose from bracket and

screw onto sealant bottle

connection.

Depending on the equipment, the tyre

repair kit is in a compartment in the

right sidewall or in a compartment

under the floor cover.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit in the

sidewall

1. Take the sealant bottle and

bracket with air hose from the

insert.

3. Position the sealant bottle on the

bracket. Make sure that the bottle

does not fall.

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

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If the prescribed 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. 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 by

pressing ].

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.

8. Press on/off switch on the

compressor. 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.

12. 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

6. Screw air hose onto compressor

connection.

7. Switch on ignition.

To avoid discharging the vehicle

battery, we recommend running

the engine.

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

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.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

3 234. When the correct pressure

is obtained, switch off the

compressor by pressing the on/off

switch again.

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15. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

6 miles (but no more than

Vehicles with tyre repair kit under

the floor cover

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

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.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

2. Remove the compressor.

16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

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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

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

3 234. 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 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. 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.

11. 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.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

8. The switch on the compressor

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.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

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 7 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.

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

load compartment.

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.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

17. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

6 miles (but no more than

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.

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

General information

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 and

compressor when doing this.

Wheel changing

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 201.

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Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

●

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.

2. Variant 1:

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

Remove the spare wheel 3 209.

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

9 Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

●

1. Pull off the wheel cover.

Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

●

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

For wheel covers with visible

wheel bolts: The cover can remain

on the wheel. Do not remove the

retaining rings on the wheel bolts.

Variant 2:

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

bolt caps with a screwdriver and

remove. To protect the wheel,

place a soft cloth between the

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

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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Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

bolt by half a turn.

4. Variant 1:

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts first attach the

adapter onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

Variant 2:

Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

3. Ensure the jack is positioned

correctly with the vehicle jacking

points.

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Install wheel bolt caps.

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 209,

the vehicle tools 3 194 and the

adapter for the locking wheel bolts

3 60.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and also the wheel

bolt torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired.

Jacking position for lifting platform

Attach wheel wrench and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

wrench until wheel is clear of the

ground.

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.

6. Change the wheel.

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.

8. Lower vehicle.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel.

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

different from the other wheels, this

wheel might be classified as a

temporary spare wheel and the

corresponding speed limits apply,

even though no label indicates this.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

check the applicable speed limit.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

110 Nm.

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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compartment, it must be secured with

a strap or, depending on the version,

with an extension bar.

●

Place the hook end of the strap

through the loop and pull it until

the strap is fastened securely to

the lashing eye.

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.

Storing a replaced wheel in the

load compartment using a strap

Use the strap placed in the tool box.

Vehicle tools 3 194.

●

Position the wheel on the load

compartment floor close to one

sidewall of the load

compartment.

●

Insert the strap through the

spokes of the wheel as shown in

the illustration.

●

Mount the hook to the rear

lashing eye.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.

Tighten the strap and secure it

using the buckle.

●

Place the loop end of the strap

through the front lashing eye of

the according side.

The spare wheel well is not designed

for all permissible tyre sizes. If a

wheel wider than the spare wheel has

to be stowed in the load

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Remove the extension bar before

fitting the spare wheel in the well after

renewing or repairing the defective

wheel.

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.

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre in the

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel in

the front and the full tyre in the rear.

Storing a replaced wheel in the

spare wheel well using an

extension bar

Use the extension bar placed in the

tool box. Vehicle tools 3 194.

9 Warning

●

Turn the wing nut anticlockwise

and remove temporary spare

wheel.

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

equipment in the load

compartment could cause injury if

they are not fixed properly. During

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

equipment could strike someone.

Store jack and tools always in the

respective storage compartments

and secure them by fixing.

Place the damaged wheel always

in the load compartment secured

by the strap or in the spare wheel

well secured by the wing nut.

Tyre chains 3 201.

Spare wheel with directional tyre

If possible, fit directional tyres such

that they roll in the direction of travel.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

sidewall.

The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

●

Driveability may be affected.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

and fit it instead of the spare

wheel.

Drive particularly carefully on wet

and snow-covered road

surfaces.

Temporary spare wheel

Caution

●

Take the extension bar from the

tool box and screw it on the bolt.

Store the damaged wheel and

secure it by turning the wing nut

clockwise.

The use of the temporary spare

wheel could affect driveability.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible.

The floor cover can be placed on the

projecting wheel.

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