Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupant
sinavehicleat
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggagel oadp lus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle. Changing
awheel Flat tire
You can find information on wha ttodointhe
event of aflat tire in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Y page 321).
Information on driving with MOExtended tires
in the event of aflat tire can be found under
"MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics" (Y page 321).
Vehicle with emergency sparew heel:in
the event of aflat tire, the emergenc yspare
wheel is mounted as described under
"Mounting awheel" ( Ypage 358). Rotating the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchangin gthe front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is arisk of
accident.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels
and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with atire pressure
monitor, electronic components are
located in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the
electronic components.
Only have tires changed at aqualified
specialist workshop. Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting
awheel" section
(Y page 358).
The wear patternsont he front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before aclear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, the tires should then be replaced
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km), or earlier if the tire wear requires
this. Do not change the direction of wheel
rotation.
Cleant he contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time awheel
is interchanged. Check the tire pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or the tire pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tires with aspecified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is arisk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these
benefits if the correct direction of rotation is
maintained.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Storew heels that are not being used in acool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel. Cleaningt
he wheels G
WARNING
The water jet from acircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage Changing
awheel
357Wheels and tires
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