Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐
cle, e. g. due to contact with the body due to
tolerances despite the same official size rating.
There is risk of an accident.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
WARNING
Retreated tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐
ice life can be limited. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Do not use retreated tires.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. The plate is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere
to the permissible maximum speed.
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles. This can impair the handling
characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.
StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
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Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 157
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 91
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 234
Panoramic glass sunroof 50
Parallel parking assistant 151
Park Distance Control PDC 142
Parked-car ventilation 160
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, see PDC 142
Parking assistant 151
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 104
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 146
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 142
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 120
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226 Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 215
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 200
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Preventing Auto Start Stop 72
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 216
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 78
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 159
Rear center armrest 175
Rear cooler 167
Rear drink holder 176
Rear lights 223
Rear seats 56
Rearview camera 145
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window defroster 158
Recirculated-air mode 157
Recommended fuel grade 198
Recommended tire brands 205 Refueling 196
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 162
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing parts 220
Replacing wheels/tires 204
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 140
Reserve warning, see Range 92
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
Retaining straps, securing cargo 189
Retreaded tires 205
Roadside parking lights 105
Roller sunblinds 50
RON recommended fuel grade 198
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
Rubber components, care 235
S Safe braking 185
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 236
Safety Package, see Active Protection 130 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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