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Tyre Pressure Monitor
System
The tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) checks the pressure
of all four wheels once a minute
when vehicle speed exceeds a
certain limit.
Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre
pressure condition and does not
replace regular tyre maintenance
by the driver.
All wheels must be equipped with
pressure sensors and the tyres
must have the prescribed pressure.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval. The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Vehicle Information
Menu in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC).
The menu can be selected by the
buttons on the indicator lever.
Press the
MENUto select the
Vehicle Information MENU
g.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
tyre pressure monitoring system.
System status and pressure
warnings are displayed by a
message with the corresponding
tyre flashing in the DIC.
The system considers the tyre
temperature for the warnings.
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Tyres age, even if they are not
used. We recommend tyre
replacement every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may
be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and to make other
vehicle modifications
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
{Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel Covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.If the wheel covers and tyres used
are not factory approved, the tyres
must not have a rim protection
ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
{Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre Chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on
the front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that
add no more than 10 mm to the tyre
tread and the inboard sides
(including chain lock).
{Warning
Damage may lead to tyre
blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 165/65 R14.
Tyre chains are not permitted on
tyres of size 185/55 R15 and
195/45 R16.
The use of tyre chains is not
permitted on the temporary spare
wheel.
Tyre Repair Kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can
be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
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4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner
that prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate
handle until wheel is clear of
the ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. that it locates securely and tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel
with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or
centre cap on alloy wheel.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover. 12. Stow and secure the replaced
wheel, the vehicle tools and the
adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel
bolt torque as soon as
possible.
Have the defective tyre
renewed or repaired as soon
as possible.
Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform located centrally under the
recess of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Compact Spare Tyre
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
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Clothing fabrics may not be
colour-fast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light
coloured upholstery.
Removable stains and
discolourations should be cleaned
as soon as possible. Clean seat
belts with lukewarm water or interior
cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like Zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and
petrol in particular. Do not use
high-pressure jet cleaners.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine Identification . . . . . . . . . . 200
Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vehicle Data
Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . 203
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number is
located in the engine compartment.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the
windscreen.
Engine Identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
0Engine Data 0202.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the
EEC Certificate of Conformity
provided with your vehicle or other
national registration documents.
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