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test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
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Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces or
gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot
parts.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the
hood.3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open.◀
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height: 57.8 inches / 1,467 mm2Vehicle width without mirrors: 74.9 in‐
ches / 1,891 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 83.4 in‐
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 200
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 165
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 79
Filler neck for engine oil 187
Fine wood, care 207
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 103
Flooding 162
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 147
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 71
Foot brake 162
Front airbags 97
Front lamps 193
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 99
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 99 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 174
Fuel cap 172
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 214
Fuse 198
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 174
Gasoline quality 174
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 161
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 150
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 213
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 213
Ground clearance 163
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 199
Head airbags 97
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34 Headlamp flasher 69
Headlamp glass 193
Headlamps 193
Headlamps, care 206
Headlamp washer system 69
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-Up Display 131
Head-up Display, care 208
Head-up display, M view 132
Head-up display, standard view 132
Heavy cargo, stowing 165
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Higher speed range 163
Hills 162
Hill Start Assistant 119
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 117
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 184
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-Up Display 131
Hydroplaning 161
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 184
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