Owner`s manual

226 Driving and operation
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring
system 3
With winter tyres or after conversion to
different wheel sizes, sensors for the tyre
pressure monitoring system can be fitted
by a workshop on request. Otherwise the
system would not show the tyre pressure
deviations.
Deflation detection system 3,
see page 218,
tyre pressure monitoring system 3,
see page 219.
Vehicles with run-flat tyres
3
When switching wheels, e.g. when
switching to winter tyres, use run-flat tyres
as there is no spare wheel or tyre repair kit
in the vehicle.
Run-flat tyres - see page 230.
Fitting new tyres
Fit tyres in pairs or in sets, which is even
better. Ensure that tyres on one axle are
z the same size
z the same design
z the same make
z and have the same tread pattern.
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the
direction of travel. The rolling direction is
indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on
the sidewall.
Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction
(e.g. when a tyre is changed) should be
refitted as soon as possible. This is the only
way to obtain full benefit from the design
properties of the tyre.
Run-flat tyres 3 must not be combined with
conventional tyres.
When disposing of tyres, follow the legal
requirements.