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Vehicles without spare wheel

Vehicle tools

Wheels and tyres

Tools

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Vehicles with spare wheel

Open the load compartment.

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 towing eye is 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 3 208.

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 3 235.

The tools are located in the tool bag:

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Jack (1)

Wheel wrench (2)

Towing eye (3)

Wheel bolt cover remover (4)

Chock (5)

Adapter for the locking wheel

nuts (6)

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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.

Directional tyres

Tyre designations

E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V

Directional tyres should 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.

225 : tyre width, mm

55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

R

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

18 : wheel diameter, inches

98 : load index e.g. 98 is equivalent

to 750 kg

Tyre pressure

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 deflation detection system.

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:

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 232.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 235.

For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

V

: 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

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.

Tyre pressure 3 235.

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The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

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.

After adjusting tyre pressure initialise

system to extinguish the control

indicator and restart system.

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If the failure continues to be

displayed, contact a workshop. The

system is inoperable when ABS or

ESC has a malfunction or a

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.

temporary spare wheel is used. Once

the tyre has been refitted, check the

tyre pressure with cold tyres and

initialise the system.

Tyre deflation detection

system

The tyre deflation detection system

continually checks the rotation speed

of all four wheels and warns on low

tyre pressure condition once vehicle

is driving. This is achieved by

comparing tyre rolling circumference

with reference values and further

signals.

If a tyre loses pressure the control

indicator w illuminates and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

9 Warning

Caution

For specific tyres the

Deflation detection system warns

just about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

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.

System initialisation

Temperature dependency

After tyre pressure correction or

wheel change, the system must be

initialised to learn new circumference

reference values:

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

values provided on the tyre

Control indicator w 3 72.

In this case reduce speed, avoid

sharp cornering and strong braking.

Stop at next safe opportunity and

check tyre pressure.

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1. Always ensure that all four tyres

have correct tyre pressure

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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.

2. Apply parking brake.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

3. Initialise the system via the Info

Display 3 76.

4. Reset is confirmed by pop-up

For safety reasons, it is

indication.

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.

After initialisation system

automatically calibrates to new tyre

pressures during driving. After longer

drive the system will adopt and

monitor new pressures.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

Always check tyre pressure with cold

tyres.

System has to be reinitialised when:

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the tyre

deflation detection system and make

other vehicle modifications.

●

Tyre pressure has been changed

Load condition has been

changed

Tyre deflation detection system

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Have the label with tyre pressures

replaced.

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Wheels have been swapped or

exchanged

The system will not warn

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

instantaneously on a tyre blow out or

a rapid deflation. This is due to

required calculation time.

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Vehicles with steel wheels: When

using locking wheel nuts, do not

attach wheel covers.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 185/65R15 and 195/55R16.

9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Temporary spare wheel

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre chains

Tyre repair kit

Wheel covers

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the 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.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at tyre's sidewall 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

9 Warning

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

cooling.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

affected.

In the case of a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

bracket on the compressor.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

The tyre repair kit is in the load

compartment below the floor cover.

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

1. Remove the sealant bottle and the

compressor.

2. Pull speed limit label from sealant

bottle and place it in driver's

visible area.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

8. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

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9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket 3 58.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is being

inflated.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

Tyre pressure 3 235.

When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

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.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button on the air hose.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the filler hose to the free

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to

15. Remove any excess sealant

600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant

bottle is emptying (approx.

30 seconds). Then the pressure

starts to drop.

using a cloth.

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Repeat the checking procedure

once more after driving further

3 miles but no more than

Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

10 minutes to check that there is

no more loss of pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 200 kPa (2 bar), the vehicle

must not be used. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Wheel changing

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

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Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

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.

compartment.

Notice

16. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. Drive between

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

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13 mph and 37 mph. After driving

approx. 3 miles but no more than

10 minutes, stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve when

doing this. Fill tyre as described

before. Drain excess tyre

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 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.

pressure with the button on the air

hose.

If tyre pressure hasn't decreased

under 200 kPa (2 bar), set it to the

correct value 3 235. Otherwise

the vehicle must not be used.

Seek assistance of a workshop.

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Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

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Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

Tightening torques

Caution

Front arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

If the vehicle is equipped with alloy

wheels, tighten the wheel bolts

manually at least for the first five

turns.

Spare 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.

Tightening torque for alloy wheels is

115 Nm.

Tightening torque for steel wheels is:

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100 Nm for 15'' steel wheels.

115 Nm for 16'' steel wheels.

Use the correct wheel bolts for the

respective wheels.

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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.

To remove:

1. Open the floor cover 3 48.

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If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

Remove the spare wheel.

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

2. The temporary spare wheel is

secured with a wing nut. Unscrew

nut and take out the spare wheel.

3. When, after a wheel change, no

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

well, tighten the wing nut and

close floor cover.

4. After wheel change back to full

size wheel, place the temporary

spare wheel outside up in the well

and secure with the wing nut.

Caution

●

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 jack is maintenance-free.

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 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

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

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.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering.

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Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

●

Note that the spare wheel is

these specific nuts first attach the

adapter onto the head of the nut

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the tool bag 3 204.

secured by the conical contact of

each bolt if the wheel bolts for the

alloy wheels are used. In this

case, the washers do not come

into contact with the spare wheel.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

1. Disengage wheel bolt caps with

the wheel bolt cover remover.

Vehicle tools 3 204.

9 Warning

Ensure to use always the correct

wheel bolts if changing the

wheels. When installing the spare

wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels

can also be used.

Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

the wheel cover.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

2. Attach the wheel wrench and

loosen each wheel bolt by half a

turn.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

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Ensure that the edge of the body

fits into the notch of the jack.

If the vehicle is equipped with

alloy wheels, note that the wheel

bolts can also be used for the steel

spare wheel. In this case, the

spare wheel is secured by the

conical contact of each bolt.

10. Vehicles with wheel cover: Align

the valve hole in the wheel cover

with the tyre valve before

installing.

Install wheel nut caps.

11. Stow the replaced wheel, the

vehicle tools and the adapter for

the locking wheel nuts 3 204.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

torque as soon as possible.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

With the jack correctly aligned

rotate wheel wrench until wheel is

clear of the ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel.

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment

8. Lower the vehicle and remove

The damaged full size wheel can be

stowed in the spare wheel well. To

secure the wheel:

jack.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is located securely and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence.

Tightening torque for 15" is

100 Nm and for 16" is 115 Nm.

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Jump starting

9 Warning

Do not start with quick charger.

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

of direct contact.

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.

Caution

●

Never expose the vehicle battery

to naked flames or sparks.

A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

before connecting jump leads.

Never jump start another vehicle

with an electric vehicle.

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1. Remove centre cap with the brand

emblem by pushing from the

inside.

9 Warning

2. Position the wheel outside down

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Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 V). Its capacity

(Ah) must not be much less than

that of the discharged vehicle

battery.

Be extremely careful when starting

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

lead to injuries or damage caused

by battery explosion or damage to

the electrical systems of both

vehicles.

in the wheel well.

3. Secure the defective wheel with

the wing nut.

4. Depending on the tyre size, the

floor cover can be placed on the

projecting wheel.

●

Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm²(25 mm²for

diesel engines).

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