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2.Turn
the
fuel
tank
cap
anticlockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
tank
cap
in
the
holder
on
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Closing
WARNING
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
tank
cap
may
bej
come
trapped
and
crushed
when
turning
the
cap
to
close
it.
It
will
then
not
be
possible
to
close
the
cap
properly.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapours
can
leak
out.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material damage.
Make
sure
that
the
retaining
strap
does
not
get
trapped
and
crushed
when
closj
ing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
fuel
filler
cap
and
turn
clockwise
until
it
is
clearly
heard
to
click
into
place.2.Press
on
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
until
it
enj
gages.
Emergency
release
In
certain
situations,
it
may
be
necessary
to
unj
lock
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
manually,
for
example
if
there
is
an
electrical
fault.
Have
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
unlocked
by
a
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Wheels
and
tyresVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Tyre
inflation
pressure
General
A
tyre's
condition
and
inflation
pressure
influence the
following:
'xLifetime
of
the
tyre.'xDriving
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
note
WARNING
A
tyre
with
too
little
or
no
tyre
inflation
pressure
can
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
Handling
characteristics,
for
example
steering
and
braking,
will
be
impaired
as
a
result.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
regularly
and
adjust
as
necessary,
for
example
twice
a
month
or
before
any
long
jourj
ney.
Tyre
inflation
pressure
information
On
the
door
pillar
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
information
is
shown
on
the
door
pillar
of
the
driver's
door.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
data
is
valid
for
the
tyre
sizes
and
recommended
tyre
makes
which
have
been
rated
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
as suitable
for
the
vehicle
concerned.
The
tyre
inflation
pressures
stated
for
the
rej
spective
load
conditions
apply
depending
on
the
vehicle's
actual
load
condition.
Example:
for
a partially
loaded
vehicle,
the
optimum
tyre
inflationpressure
is
the
one
stated
for
a
partially
loaded
vehicle.
More
information
regarding
wheels
and
tyres
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a specialist
workshop.
For
Australia/New
Zealand
WARNING
The
inflation
pressures
on
the
tyre
label
are
apj plicable
only
for
tyres
explicitly
mentioned
on
the
label.
Inflation
pressures
for
tyres
that
may
be
covered
by
the
label
m
by
size,
speed
catej
gory
and
load
rating/load
index
m
but
not
explicj
itly
mentioned
on
the
label
may
be
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Please
obtain
adequate
inflation
pressures
inaccordance
with
the
tyre
manufacturer's
specij
fications
from
your
tyre
dealer.
On
the
control
display The
current
tyre
inflation
pressures
for
the
mounted
tyres
can
be
displayed
on
the
control
display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tyre
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set
for
the
fitted
tyres.
The
current
tyre
inflation
pressure
value
is
shown on
each
tyre.
Checking
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
GeneralTyres
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
temperature
of
the
tyre.
Tyres
have
a
natural,
uniform
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Inflating
devices
can
display
a
pressure
that
may
be
up
to
0.1
bar
too
low.
Checking
using
tyre
inflation
pressure
inscriptions
on
the
door
pillar1.Determine
the
specified
tyre
inflation
presj
sures
for
the
tyres
installed
on
the
vehicle.2.Check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
in
all
four tyres,
using
a
pressure
gauge,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
if
the
curjrent
tyre
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
specified
tyre
inflation
pressure.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tyre
valves.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
information
on
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
plate
on
the
door
pillar
only
relates
to
cold
tyres
or
tyres
at
the
same
temperj
ature
as
the
ambient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressures
when
the tyres
are
cold,
i.e.:'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
driven
a
distance
of
no
more
than
2
km,
1.25
miles.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
journey.
Regularly
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
of
thespare
wheel
in
the
luggage
compartment
and
correct
the
pressure
if
necessary.
Checking
using
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
information
on
the
control
display
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Tyre
Pressure
Monitor4.Check
if
the
current
tyre
inflation
pressures
match
the
specified
tyre
pressure
value.5.Correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
if
the
curj rent
tyre
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
specified
tyre
inflation
pressure.
After
adjusting
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
For
runflat
indicator
RPA:
Reinitialise
the
runflat
indicator
RPA.
With
the
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor:
The
corrected
tyre
inflation
pressures
are
applied automatically.
Make
sure
that
the
correct
tyre
settings
have
been
made.
For
tyres
that
cannot
be
found
in
the
tyre
inflaj tion
pressure
information
on
the
control
display,
reset
the
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor.
Speed
code
DesignationMaximum
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to
160
km/h,
100
mphRup
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170
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DesignationMaximum
speedTup
to
190
km/h,
118
mphHup
to
210
km/h,
131
mphFup
to
240
km/h,
150
mphWup
to
270
km/h,
167
mphYup
to
300
km/h,
186
mph(Y)above
300
km/h/186
mph
Tyre
tread
Summer
tyresThe
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than3
mm,
0.12
in,
otherwise
there
is
a
high
risk
ofaquaplaning.
Winter
tyres
The
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than
4
mm,
0.16
in,
its
suitability
for
winter
use
is
limij
ted.
Minimum
tread
depth
Wear
indicators
are
distributed
around
the
cirj cumference
of
the
tyre.
These
wear
indicators
have
the
legally
prescribed
minimum
height
of
1.6
mm,
0.06
in.
The
positions
of
the
wear
indicators
are
identij
fied
on
the
tyre's
side
wall
by
TWI,
Tread
Wear
Indicator.
Tyre
damage
General
Inspect
tyres
regularly
for
damage,
the
presenceof
foreign
bodies
and
wear.
Vehicle
behaviour
that
may
indicate
tyre
damage
or
other
faults:
'xUnusual
vibrations.'xUnusual
tyre
or
running
noises.'xUnusual
vehicle
response,
such
as
proj nounced
pulling
to
the
left
or
right.
Damage
can
be
caused
by
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
example:
'xDriving
over
kerbs.'xRoad
damage.'xInsufficient
tyre
inflation
pressure.'xOverloading
the
vehicle.'xIncorrect
tyre
storage.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
tyres
are
damaged,
the
tyre
inflation
presj sure
may
be
reduced,
which
in
turn
could
cause
you
to
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
If
you
suspect
tyre
damage
while
you
are
driving,
immediately
reduce
speed
and
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
stop.
Have
the
wheels
and
tyres
checked.
To
do
so,
carefully
drive
to
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
spej
cialist
workshop.
If
necessary,
have
the
vehicle towed
or
transported
there.
Do
not
repair
damj
aged
tyres.
Have
them
replaced.
WARNING
Tyres
can
become
damaged
by
running
over
obstacles,
for
example
kerbs
or
road
damage, at
high
speed.
Larger
wheels
have
a
smallertyre
cross-section.
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the
higher
the
risk
of
tyre
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
and
material
damj age.
If
possible,
drive
around
obstacles
or
drive
over
them
slowly
and
carefully.
Age
of
tyres
Recommendation Irrespective
of
the
tyre
tread
depth,
change
tyresafter
6
years
at
the
latest.
Date
of
manufacture
The
date
of
manufacture
of
the
tyre
is
indicated
on
the
tyre
sidewall.
DesignationDate
of
manufactureDOT


Recommended
makes
of
tyre
Certain
makes
of
tyre
are
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
for
each
tyre
size. The
tyre
brands
can
be
identified
by
a
star
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tyre.
New
tyres Due
to
the
manufacturing
process,
new
tyres
donot
achieve
their
full
road
grip
immediately.
Drive
moderately
for
the
first
300
km,
200
miles.
Retreaded
tyres
WARNING
Retreaded
tyres
may
have
different
tyre
carj
casses.
Their
durability
may
be
reduced
due
to
their
advanced
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Do
not
use
retreaded
tyres.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
advises
against
theuse
of
retreaded
tyres.
Winter
tyres GeneralWinter
tyres
are
recommended
if
driving
in
winterconditions.
Although
tyres
known
as
all-season
tyres
with
an M+S
label
have
better
winter
characteristics
than summer
tyres,
they
do
not
normally
match
the
performance
of
winter
tyres.
Maximum
speed
of
winter
tyres
If
the
vehicle
is
capable
of
maximum
speedshigher
than
the
speed
permitted
for
the
wintertyres,
an
information
label
stating
the
maximum
permitted
speed
for
the
tyres
fitted
must
be
disj
played
in
the
driver's
field
of
view.
The
label
is
available
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
If
winter
tyres
are
fitted,
observe
and
do
not
exj
ceed
the
respectively
permitted
maximum
speed.
Rotating
wheels
between
axles
WARNING
Swapping
of
wheels
between
axles
on
vehicles with
differently
sized
tyres
or
rims
on
the
front and
rear
cause
tyre
damage
and
damage
to
thevehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
swap
over
wheels
between
axles
on
vehicles
with
difj
ferently
sized
tyres
or
rims
on
the
front
and
rear.
Storing
tyres
Tyre
inflation
pressure Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
tyre
inflation
presj
sure
indicated
on
the
tyre's
side
wall.
Tyre
storage
'xStore
wheels
and
tyres
in
a
cool,
dry
and
darkplace
when
not
in
use.'xProtect
the
tyres
against
contamination
fromoil,
grease
and
solvents.'xDo
not
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tyres
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flat
tyres
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
a
firm
surface
and
as
far
away
from
moving
traffic
as
possible.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights.'xApply
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehij
cle
rolling
away.'xEngage
the
steering
wheel
lock
with
the
wheels
in
the
straight-ahead
position.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
guide
them
out
of
the
danger
area, for
example
behind
the
crash
barrier.'xSet
up
the
warning
triangle
an
appropriatedistance
away.
Mobility
System
Principle
With
the
Mobility
System,
minor
tyre
damage
can
be
quickly
sealed,
to
allow
you
to
drive
on.
For
this
purpose,
liquid
sealant
is
pumped
into
the
tyres
which
encloses
the
damage
from
the
inside
when
it
hardens.
General
'xPlease
observe
the
notes
on
the
application
of
the
Mobility
System
which
are
on
the
comj
pressor
and
the
sealant
container.'xApplying
the
Mobility
System
can
be
ineffecj
tive
for
tyre
damage
larger
than
approximately 4
mm.'xContact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
if
you
are
unable
to
put the
tyre
back
in
operation.'xForeign
bodies
that
have
penetrated
the
tyreshould
remain
inside
the
tyre.
Only
remove
foreign
objects
if
they
are
visibly
protruding
from
the
tyre.'xRemove
the
speed
limit
sticker
from
the
sealj ant
container
and
attach
to
the
steeringwheel.'xUsing
sealants
can
damage
the
wheel
elecj
tronics.
In
this
case,
have
the
electronics
rej placed
at
the
next
opportunity.'xThe
compressor
can
be
used
to
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Overview
Storage
The
Mobility
System
is
located
in
a
bag
in
the
leftstorage
compartment
of
the
boot.
To
remove
it,loosen
the
tensioning
strap.
Sealant
container
'xSealant
container,
arrow
1.'xFiller
hose,
arrow
2.
Note
the
use-by
date
on
the
sealant
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sealant
container2Sealant
container
holder3Tyre
inflation
pressure
indicator4Reduce
tyre
inflation
pressure
button5On/Off
button6Compressor7Plug/cable
for
socket8Connecting
hose
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
a
firm
surface
and
as
far
away
from
moving
traffic
as
possible.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
lights.'xApply
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehij
cle
rolling
away.'xEngage
the
steering
wheel
lock
with
the
wheels
in
the
straight-ahead
position.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
guide
them
out
of
the
danger
area, for
example
behind
the
crash
barrier.'xSet
up
the
warning
triangle
an
appropriatedistance
away.Filling
with
sealing
compound
Safety
notes
DANGER
A
blocked
exhaust
pipe
or
inadequate
ventilaj
tion
can
allow
harmful
exhaust
fumes
to
enter the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
fumes
contain
polluj
tants
which
are
colourless
and
odourless.
In
enj closed
spaces,
exhaust
fumes
can
also
build
up
outside
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
death.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
clear
and
ensure
suffij
cient
ventilation.
NOTE
The
compressor
can
overheat
if
operated
for too
long.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
let
the
compressor
run
for
longer
than
10
minutes.
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