these are ins talled on theve hicle, but does not
include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load: the maximum tire load is
th e maximum permissible weight in kilog rams or
lbs for which a tire is appr oved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure: maxi‐
mum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire: maximum load on
one tire. This is calculated bydividing the maxi‐
mum axle load of one axle bytwo.
PSI (pounds per square in ch):standard unit of
measurement for tire pressure .
Aspect ratio: ratio between tire height and tire
width in pe rcent.
Ti re pressure: pressure inside the tire applying
an outward forc eto eve rysquare inch of the tire.
The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be cor rected when
th e tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure: the tires are cold when the
ve hicle has been par kedfo r at least 3 hours without direct sunlight on
the tires or theve hicle
has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Ti re contact sur face: the part of the tire that
comes into con tact wi th thero ad.
Ti re bead: the purpose of the tire bead is to
ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel
ri m. There are se veral wire cores in the tire bead
to pr
eve ntthe t
ire fromchanging length on the
wheel rim.
Side wall:the part of the tire between the tread
and the tire bead.
We ight of optional equipment: the combined
we ight of the optional equipment weighing more
th an there placed standard parts and more than
5 lbs (2.3 kg).This optional equipment, such as
high-per form ance brakes, le vel control sy stem, a
ro of luggage rack or high-per form ance batte ries,
is not included in the curb weight and thewe ight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number): a unique
identification number which can be used bya
tire manufactu rerto identify tires, forex ample,
in a product recall, and thus identify the pur‐
ch asers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur‐ er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
th
e manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index: the load-bearing index is a
code that con tains the maximum load-bearing
capacity of a tire.
Tr action: traction is the grip resulting from fric‐
tion between the tires and thero ad sur face.
We ar indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars)
th at are distributed overth e tire conta ct surface.
If th e tire tread is le vel with the bars, thewe ar
limit of 1/ 16in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution
of vehicle occupants ov
er design
ated seat posi‐
tions in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible pa yload weight: nomi‐
nal load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg)
multiplied bythe number of seats in theve hicle.
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Wheels and tires
LimitedWarranty .................................. .26
Locking (auto matically) ......................... 64
Locking (emergency key) ...................... .64
Locking (from the inside) ....................... 62
Locking (KEYLESS-GO) .......................... 62
Lo we ring .............................................. 381
Maintenance .......................................... 21
Pa rking ................................................ 152
Problem notification .............................. 25
QR code rescue card ............................. 26
Qualifi ed specialist workshop ................2 5
Ra ising ................................................ .378
St arting (eme rgency operation
mode) .................................................. 132
St arting (Remo teOnline) ..................... 133
St arting (s tart/s top button) ................ .132
Switching off (s tart/s top button) ........ 145
Un locking (from the inside) .................. .62
Un locking (KEYLESS-GO) ...................... .62
Ve ntilating (co nvenience opening) ......... 73
Vo ice commands (Voice Cont rol Sys‐
te m) ..................................................... 221
Ve hicle
see Locking/unlo cking Ve
hicle data
Display ing (DYNAMIC SELECT) ............ 139
R
o of load ............................................. 394
Tu rning radius ...................................... 393
Ve hicle height ...................................... 393
Ve hicle length ...................................... 393
Ve hicle width ....................................... 393
Wheelbase ...........................................3 93
Ve hicle data storage
CO MAND/mbrace ................................. 28
Electronic contro l units ........................ .26
Event da tarecorders .............................2 8
Service pr oviders .................................. 28
Ve hicle dimensions ................................. 393
Ve hicle electronics
No tes .................................................. 383
Tw o-w ayradios .................................... 383
Ve hicle identification number
see VIN
Ve hicle identification plate
Pa int code .......................................... .385
VIN ...................................................... 385
Ve hicle identification plate
see Model series Ve
hicle interior
Cooling or heating (Remo teOnline) ..... 133
Ve hicle key
see SmartK ey
Ve hicle maintenance
see ASS YST PLUS
Ve hicle operation
Outside the USA or Canada .................. .21
Ve hicle position
Tr ansmittin g .
....................................... 233
Ve hicle tool kit ........................................ 334
TIREFIT kit .......................................... .334
To wing eye .......................................... .347
Ve ntilating
Con venience opening ............................ 73
Ve ntilation
see Climate cont rol
Ve nts
see Air vents
Vi deo mode .............................................. 299
Ac tivating ............................................ 297
Ac tivating/deactivating full-screen
mode ................................................... 299
Index 493
