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68Storage
Adapting the rear carrier systemto a bicycle
Press the release lever and withdraw
the wheel recesses.
Push the release lever on the strap
retainer and remove the strap
retainer.
Prepare the bicycle for
attachment
Notice
The maximum width for the pedal
crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum
depth is 14.4 mm.
Rotate the left pedal (without a chain
cog) vertically downwards. The pedal
on the left pedal crank must be
horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front
wheel facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front
wheel facing right.
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Vehicle care193
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack and the vehicle tools are in
the spare wheel well in the load
compartment.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Tyre designations
E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H195=tyre width, mm65=cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R=belt type: RadialRF=type: RunFlat15=wheel diameter, inches91=load index e.g. 91 is equivalent to 615 kgH=speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mphV=up to 150 mphW=up to 168 mph
Directional tyres
Directional tyres must be mounted so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
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Technical data231Vehicle dimensionsMerivaLength [mm]4300Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1812Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]1994Height (without antenna) [mm]1615Length of load compartment floor [mm]815Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1642Load compartment width [mm]1038Load compartment height [mm]803Height of load compartment opening [mm]791Wheelbase [mm]2644Turning circle diameter [m]11.90