MOExtended tires
..........................283
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 318
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 298
Sidewall (definition) .......................319
Speed rating (definition) ................318
Storing ........................................... 320
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 317
Summer tires ................................. 298
Temperature .................................. 313
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 319
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 319
Tire pressure (definition) ................319
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 317
Tire size (data) ............................... 324
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 314
Tire tread ....................................... 297
Tire tread (definition) .....................319
Total load limit (definition) .............319
Traction ......................................... 312
Traction (definition) .......................319
Trea dwear ..................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 317
Unladen weight (definition) ............318
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............319
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 317
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........290
Installing the towing eye ................291
Removing the towing eye. ..............291
With the rear axle raised ................291
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......291
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............292
Important safety notes ..................290Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................292
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .278
Trip computer (on-board computer) 191
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 191
Resetting (on-board computer) ......192
Trunk
Emergency release ....................82, 83
Important safety notes ....................80
Locking separatel y........................... 82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 82
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 229
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Opening dimensions ......................340
Trunk load (maximum) ......................340
Turn signals Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........252
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 228
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 199
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 308
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79 18
Index
R
Lug wrench
R Towing eye Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Yourv ehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) (Y page 283)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
R an emergency spare wheel (only for certain
countries) (Y page 328)
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 320).
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 148).
X If possible, bring the fron twheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier. X
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(Y
page 314).
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If the pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
R Observe the instructions in the display
messages (Y page 226).
R Check the tire for damage.
R If driving on, observe the following notes.
The maximum driving distance is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving
distance possible depends upon:
R Speed
R Road condition
R Outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving
conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving. Flat tire
283Breakdown assistance
Number of seats
i The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustratio nare examples. The number of
seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from
the details shown. The number of seats in
yourv ehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. Maximum number of seats
0002indicates the
maximum number of occupants allowed to
travel in the vehicle. This information can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard. Determining the correct load limit
Step-by-step instructions The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S.F ederal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
X Step 1: Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information
placard.
X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kilograms or XXX lbs. X
Step 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400l bs and there will be five
150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs (1 400 - 750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lbs).
X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.
X Step 6 (if applicable): If your vehicle will
be towing a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehicle. Refer to
this Operator's Manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle
(Y page 311). Loading the vehicle
309Wheels and tires Z