a corresponding warning message will appear inthe multifunction display.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warningby theRun Flat Indicator Active PressRun Flat Indicator Active Press'OK''OK'totoRestartRestartmessage in the multifunctiondisplay in theServ.Serv.menu. Information on themessage display can be found in the "Restartingthe tire pressure loss warning" section(Ypage 297).
Important safety notes
The tire pressure warning system does not warnyou of an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observethe notes on the recommended tire pressure(Ypage 293).
The tire pressure loss warning does not replacethe need to regularly check the tire pressure. Aneven loss of pressure on several tires at thesame time cannot be detected by the tire pres-sure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn youof a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire ispenetrated by a foreign object. In the event of asudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steeringmovements.
The function of the tire pressure loss warningsystem is limited or delayed if:
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle'stires.
Rroad conditions are wintry.
Ryou are driving on sand or gravel.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (corner-ing at high speeds or driving with high rates ofacceleration).
Ryou are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi-cle or on the roof)
Restarting the tire pressure loss warn-
ing system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system ifyou have:
Rchanged the tire pressure
Rchanged the wheels or tires
Rmounted new wheels or tires
XBefore restarting, make sure that the tirepressures are set properly on all four tires forthe respective operating conditions.
The recommended tire pressure can be foundon the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire pressuretable is attached to the fuel filler flap. The tirepressure loss warning system can only givereliable warnings if you have set the correcttire pressure. If an incorrect tire pressure isset, these incorrect values will be monitored.
XAlso observe the notes in the section on tirepressures (Ypage 293).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position Hin the ignition lock (Ypage 123).
XPress Yor eon the steering wheel toselect theServ.Serv.menu.
XPress the cor dbutton to selectTire PressureTire Pressure.
XPress the vbutton.TheRun Flat Indicator Active PressRun Flat Indicator Active Press'OK' to Restart'OK' to Restartmessage appears in themultifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPress the vbutton.TheTire Pressure Now OK?Tire Pressure Now OK?messageappears in the multifunction display.
XPress the cor dbutton to selectYesYes.
XPress the vbutton.TheRun Flat Indicator RestartedRun Flat Indicator Restartedmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure losswarning system will monitor the set tire pres-sures of all four tires.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress the 8button.
or
XIf theTire Pressure Now OK?Tire Pressure Now OK?messageappears, press the cor dbutton toselectCancelCancel.
XPress the vbutton.The tire pressure values stored at the lastrestart will continue to be monitored.
Tire pressure monitor (Canada only)
General notes
If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the vehi-cle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tirepressures in all four tires. The tire pressure mon-itor warns you if the pressure drops in one ormore of the tires. The tire pressure monitor onlyfunctions if the corresponding sensors areinstalled in all wheels.
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Wheels and tires
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Tire-mounting tools should not be used nearthe valve. This could damage the electroniccomponents.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in the"Changing a wheel" section (Ypage 310).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tiresdiffer, depending on the operating conditions.Rotate the wheels before a clear wear patternhas formed on the tires. Front tires typicallywear more on the shoulders and the rear tires inthe center.
On vehicles that have the same size front andrear wheels, you can rotate the wheels accord-ing to the intervals in the tire manufacturer'swarranty book in your vehicle documents. If nowarranty book is available, the tires should berotated every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to10,000 km). Depending on tire wear, this maybe required earlier. Do not change the directionof wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and thebrake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rota-ted. Check the tire pressure and, if necessary,restart the tire pressure loss warning system(Canada only) or the tire pressure monitor (USAonly).
Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation haveadditional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro-planing. These advantages can only be gained ifthe tires are installed corresponding to thedirection of rotation.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates itscorrect direction of rotation.
Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tiresfrom oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery andlevel ground.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
XBring the front wheels into the straight-aheadposition.
XShift the transmission to position ].
XSwitch off the engine.
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO:remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-functionor KEYLESS-GO:open the driver's door.The vehicle electronics are now in position
