RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 233.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL Designation for specially reinforced 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
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.
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
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Ski bag, refer to Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag 119
Slot for remote control 55
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 118
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 203
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen‐ ter armrest storage com‐
partment 122
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 242
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 118
Software applications, iPhone 220
Software part number 192
Software update 187
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 249
Sound output 162, 170
Spare fuses 247
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 143
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Specified oil types 238
Speed, average 73
Speed limit 83
Speedometer 14
Split screen 22
Split screen map set‐ tings 153
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 151
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 101
Sport program– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 64
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 101
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐
ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 62
Stability control systems 99
Start/Stop button– Starting the engine 56– Switching off the engine 57
Starting aid 250
State/province, selecting for navigation 140
Stations, stored 168
Station, storing 162
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 255
Steering wheel
– Adjusting 52– Buttons on the steering
wheel 12
Stopping
– Engine 57
Storage compartments 123
Storage, tires 234
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 49
Storing the vehicle 258
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 141
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 227
Summer tires, tread 232
Suspension settings 100
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 100
Switching off
– Engine 57– Vehicle 57
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 72
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 36
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 36
Tail lamps 245
Tail lamps– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Tank display 72
Tasks 211
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 262
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 196
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 122
TeleService 217
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 109
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 110
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 76
Temperature, coolant 72
Temperature display
– External temperature 71– External temperature warn‐
ing 71– Setting the unit 76
Temperature, engine oil 72
Text messages 208
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Thigh support adjustment 47
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 246
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 119
Tilting the passenger side mirror 50
Time
– Setting the time 76– Setting the time zone 76
Tire age 231
Tire damage 232
Tire identification marks 230
Tire inflation pressure
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