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
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. 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 107.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 104.
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.
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 179
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 194
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear axle steering 121
Rear lamps 200
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 186
Refueling 176
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 153
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 198
Replacing wheels/tires 186
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Residual heat, automatic cli‐
mate control 151
Retaining straps, securing cargo 168
Retreaded tires 186
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 201
Roadside parking lamps 94
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 101
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 121
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 121
RON gasoline quality 178
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 208
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 187
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 187
S
Safe braking 165
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 213
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 198
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 209
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60 Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory 56
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 87
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 205
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Short commands 221
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 36
Sitting safely 51
Size 218
Ski bag 156
Smallest turning circle 219
Smoker's package 155
Snow chains 187
Socket 156
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 196
SOS button 204
Spare fuse 203
Speaker lighting 97
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