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Directional tyres

Tyre designations

Wheels and tyres

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H

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.

215 : tyre width, mm

Tyre condition, wheel condition

60 : 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

Tyre pressure

16 : wheel diameter, inches

95 : load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

to 690 kg

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.

H

: speed code letter

Speed code letter:

Unscrew the valve cap.

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

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 3 230.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

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 3 230.

Performance 3 226.

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The tyre pressure information label

on the left or 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.

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.

Temperature dependency

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.

9 Warning

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

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 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:

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

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four tyres

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

Engine data 3 224.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 230.

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Select the Tyre pressure page under

the Info Menu in the Driver

Caution

Information Centre 3 96.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

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 3 195.

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Notice

Select the Tyre pressure page under

the Vehicle Information Menu ? in

the Driver Information Centre 3 96.

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle type approval.

Uplevel display:

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 3 230.

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Driver Information

Centre.

Midlevel display:

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds and

then illuminates continuously, there is

a fault in the system. Consult a

workshop.

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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.

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.

Midlevel display:

Vehicle messages 3 102.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

Vehicle loading status

illuminates continuously.

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to tyre information label or

tyre pressure chart 3 230, and select

the appropriate setting in the

menuTyre Load in the Driver

Information Centre,Vehicle

Information Menu 3 96. This setting is

the reference for the tyre pressure

warnings.

A spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel is not equipped with pressure

sensors. The tyre pressure

Select the Tyre load page under the

Vehicle Information Menu ? in the

Driver Information Centre 3 96.

monitoring system is not operational

for these tyres. Control indicator w

illuminates. For the further three

tyres, the system remains

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

three people.

Eco for Eco pressure up to three

people.

Max for full loading.

operational.

Uplevel display:

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complete wheel set and if one or more

tyre 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.

3. On vehicles with automatic

transmission: set the selector

lever to P.

On vehicles with manual

transmission: select neutral.

4. Press MENU on the turn signal

lever to select the Vehicle

Information Menu in the Driver

Information Centre.

The malfunction light w and the

warning message 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.

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

the tyre pressure menu.

Midlevel display:

Select the Tyre load page under the

Options Menu in the Driver

Information Centre 3 96.

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

three people.

Consult a workshop for service. 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.

Eco for Eco pressure up to three

people.

Max for full loading.

Tyre pressure sensor matching

process

The tyre pressure sensor matching

Each tyre pressure sensor has a

unique identification code. The

identification code must be matched

to a new wheel position after rotating

the wheels or exchanging the

Uplevel display:

process is:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition on.

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identification code has been

matched to this tyre and wheel

position.

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 indicate the sensor

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.

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

sensor matching process. A

message requesting acceptance

of the process should be

displayed.

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

the selection. The horn sounds

twice to signal that the receiver is

in relearn mode.

identification code has been

matched to the left side rear

wheel, and the tyre pressure

sensor matching 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 to the selected tyre

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

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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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. Ensure that the direction

of rotation of the wheels is the same

as before.

Vehicles with alloy wheels: When

mounting steel wheels with alloy

wheel nuts, e.g. when changing to

winter tyres, the wheel covers cannot

be attached to the steel wheels.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

may lead to accidents and will

invalidate the vehicle type

approval.

Tyre chains

Wheel covers

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every six years.

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.

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.

Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

Use tyre chains only on front wheels.

9 Warning

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 215/65 R16, 215/60 R17 and

215/55 R18.

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On tyres of size 215/65 R16 and

215/60 R17 always use fine mesh

chains suitable for sport utility

vehicles that add no more than

9 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard

sides (including chain lock).

On tyres of size 215/55 R18 only use

special snow chains which are

permitted for Vauxhall Mokka and

tyres of these sizes. For further

information contact a workshop.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

2. Remove the compressor.

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 sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

The tyre repair kit is located in the

right side of rear compartment.

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3. Remove the electrical connection

cable (1) and air hose (2) from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

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.

4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

8. The switch on the compressor

must be set to J.

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

retainer on the compressor.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

ten minutes. Tyre pressure

3 230. When the correct pressure

is obtained, switch off the

compressor.

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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.

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

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

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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.

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.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

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Notice

●

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.

Wheel changing

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 202.

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 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.

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.

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

●

Remove the spare wheel 3 207.

Never change more than one

wheel at a time.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

screwdriver and remove. Pull off

the wheel cover.

●

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

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.

●

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.

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3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

8. Lower the vehicle and remove

jack.

Depending on the equipment, first

remove the covers from the

jacking points.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each nut in a crosswise

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

sequence. Tightening torque is

140 Nm.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.

Install wheel nut caps.

Install centre cap on alloy wheels.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

nut by half a turn.

11. Install vehicle jacking point cover

on versions with sill panelling.

12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 207

and the vehicle tools 3 194.

13. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

Attach wheel wrench and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

wrench until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

3 207.

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Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Jacking position for lifting platform

Spare wheel

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 202.

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.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the recess

of the sill.

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment

The spare wheel well is not designed

for other tyre sizes than the spare

wheel.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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.

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Temporary spare wheel

Caution

The use of the temporary spare

wheel could affect driveability.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible.

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.

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel at

the front and the full size tyre at the

rear.

4. Insert the strap through the

spokes of the wheel as shown in

the illustration.

A damaged full size wheel must be

stowed in the load compartment and

secured with a strap. Vehicle tools

3 194.

5. Mount the hook to the opposite

lashing eye.

To secure the wheel:

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

using the buckle.

1. Position the wheel in the middle of

Tyre chains 3 201.

the load compartment.

2. Place the loop end of the strap

through the lashing eye on one

side.

3. Place the hook end of the strap

through the loop and pull it until

the strap is fastened securely to

the lashing eye.

Spare wheel with directional tyre

9 Danger

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.

Always drive with folded up and

engaged rear seat backrests when

stowing a damaged full size wheel

in the load compartment.

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The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

●

A discharged battery can already

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

Defrost the frozen battery before

connecting jump leads.

Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

battery.

Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm²(25 mm²for

diesel engines).

Jump starting

Do not start with a quick charger.

A vehicle with a discharged battery

can be started using jump leads and

the battery of another vehicle.

●

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.

9 Warning

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.

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

9 Warning

Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

Do not lean over the battery

during jump starting.

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

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.

●

The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

●

Never expose the battery to

naked flames or sparks.

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