Owners Manual

Bar marking : for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
Notes on selecting, mounting and
replacing tires
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Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
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Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
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After mounting new tires, run them in at
moderate speeds for the first 60 miles
(100km) as they only reach their full
performance after this distance.
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Replace tires before they become
excessively worn, as the tire traction on wet
road surfaces decreases significantly when
the tread depth is less than â in (3mm).
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Replace the tires after six years at the
latest, regardless of wear. This also applies
to the spare wheel.
The service life of tires depends, among other
things, on the following factors:
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driving style
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tire pressure
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mileage
Permissible wheel/tire combinations and
instructions for tires can be found under
"Tires and wheels" in the "Technical data"
section (Y page 288).
Operation in winter
Please bear the following in mind
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes under "Winter driving" in
the "Operation" section (Y page 279).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), summer
tires lose a significant degree of elasticity and
therefore traction and braking capacity —
equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Summer
tires can become torn when used in very cold
temperatures. This will damage them
permanently. We cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage.
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires — both are
marked M+S.
In wintry road conditions, only winter tires
with the i snowflake symbol in addition
to the M+S marking offer the best possible
grip. Only these tires allow driving safety
systems such as ABS and ESP
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to continue
to work optimally in winter, as these tires
have been designed specifically for driving on
snow.
For safe handling characteristics, use M+S
tires of the same make and the same tread
on all wheels.
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WARNING
You must replace M+S tires with a tread depth
below ã inches (4 mm). These are no longer
suitable for winter driving.
If M+S tires are mounted, you must observe
the maximum permissible speed.
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Operation in winter
Wheels and tires