
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although 
so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Run-flat tires*
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The 
support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire., refer to
page  93
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷ 245/50 R 18.
▷ 245/45 R 19.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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Care
Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high 
pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control*, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
Washing in automatic car washes
Your vehicle can be washed in automatic car
washes right from the start.
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may 
be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle. ▷
Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page  71,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.
▷ In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered 
by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system*. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page  44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.
◀
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll when the following
steps are taken:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Engage transmission position N.
3. Release the parking brake, refer to page  66,
or deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page  68.
4. Switch the engine off.
Transmission 
 position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀ The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
A 
signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
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Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 65 
Engine start, Starting aid  267 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  76 
Entering/exiting 
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 60 
Equalizer 170 
Equipment, interior  132 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  98 
Exchanging wheels/tires 250 
Exhaust system 144 
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 59 
Exterior mirrors 58 
External devices 190 
External start 267 
External temperature dis‐ play  76 
External temperature warn‐ ing 76 
Eyes for securing cargo 147 
F
Fader 170 
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  44 
Fan, refer to Air volume  126 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82 
Filler neck for engine oil  255 
Fine wood, care 273 
First aid kit  267 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  269 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91 
Flat tire, warning lamp  92 
Flat tire, wheel change  264 
Flooding  145 
Floor carpet, care 273 
Floor mats, care 273 
FM/AM station  172  Folding table in the rear 
136 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72 
Foot brake  145 
Front airbags  88 
Front fog lamps  87 
Front 
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 262 
Front lamps 261 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  89 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  90 
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50 
Front seats, adjusting  48 
Fuel cap 242 
Fuel consumption, current 76 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78 
Fuel filler flap  242 
Fuel gauge  75 
Fuel quality  243 
Fuel, tank capacity  279 
Fuse 265 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 132 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 161 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73 
General driving notes 144 
Gentleman function 50 
Glass sunroof, powered 46 
Glove compartment 138 
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  152 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 278 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  278  H
Hand brake, refer to Parking
brake 66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  133 
Hazard warning flashers 266 
HDC Hill Descent Control  99 
HD Radio  173 
Head airbags  88 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37 
Headlamp flasher  70 
Headlamp glass  261 
Headlamps  261 
Headlamps, care  272 
Headlamp washer system 70 
Headliner 18 
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 202, 207 
Head restraints 48 
Head restraints, front 54 
Head restraints, rear 55 
Head-up Display  123 
Head-up Display, care  273 
Heavy cargo, stowing 147 
Height, seats  48 
Height 
with roof-mounted aer‐
ial, vehicle 276 
High-beam Assistant  86 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  86 
Hill Descent Control HDC  99 
Hills 146 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98 
Hints 6 
Holder for beverages 140 
Homepage  6 
Hood 253 
Horn 12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system 144 
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