⇒ Fig. 198 Tyre lettering
(example)
Meaning
with directional tread pattern .
OR: Outside Denotes outside of tyres ⇒ Asymmetrical tyres .
⑨ MAX INFLATION
350 KPA
(51 psi/3.51 bar)
US limitation for the maximum air pressure.
⑩ M+S or M/S or Denotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyres)
⇒ Winter tyres . Studded tyres are labelled with
an E after the S.
⑪ TWI Indicates the position of the tread wear indicator
⇒ Tread depth and wear indicators .
⑫ Brand name, logo Manufacturer.
⑬ Made in Germany Country of manufacture.
⑭ Country-specific identification for China (China
Compulsory Certification).
⑮ 023 Country-specific identification for Brazil.
⑯ E4 e4 0200477-b Identification in accordance with international
regulations with the code number of the country
that granted approval. Approved tyres which
comply with ECE regulations are denoted with E,
tyres which comply with EC regulations are
denoted with e. This is followed by the multiple-
digit approval number.
⑰ RADIAL TUBELESS Tubeless radial tyre.
⑱ P 195 / 65 R 15 XL Size designation:
P Identification for passenger vehicle.
195 Tyre width from sidewall to sidewall in
mm.
65 Aspect ratio in %.
R Belt type code for radial.
⇒ Fig. 209① to switch on the air compressor.
– 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 –
250 kPa) ⇒ . Maximum running time: 8 minutes⇒ .
– 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved, unscrew the tyre
filler hose from the tyre valve.
metres forward or back so that the sealing compound is evenly
distributed in the tyre.
again.
. The tyre cannot be
sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance ⇒ .
km/h (50 mph) if a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 –
36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.
minutes⇒ Check after driving for 10 minutes .
WARNING
The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation.
r hands and skin from the hot components.
bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The sealant
is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.
NOTICE
Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air
compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.
Check after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Reconnect the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 209④ and read off the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure
display ③.
1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and lower:
