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Wheels and tires
MOBILITY
Contact an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
or driving over obstacles, for instance curbs or
potholes.
Maximum speed
System limits
The system may be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
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A natural, even tire pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Follow the following when continuing to drive
with a damaged tire:
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Sudden and serious tire damage caused
by external circumstances cannot be recog-
nized in advance.
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
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The system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road.
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires at the next opportunity.
Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
When the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
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When driving with snow chains.
Changing wheels/tires
Possible driving distance with a flat tire
General information
The possible driving distance which may be
safely traveled varies depending on how the
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road
conditions, outside temperature. The distance
traveled may be less but may also be more if
an economical driving style is used.
When using run-flat tires or a tire repair set,
wheels do not always need to be changed im-
mediately if the vehicle has broken down be-
cause the flat tire has caused a tire pressure
loss.
If necessary, a suitable wheel change tool, e.g.,
a jack, is available as an accessory from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average
weight and used under favorable conditions,
the possible distance traveled may be up to
50 miles/80 km.
Safety information
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will han-
dle differently, potentially leading to conditions
such as the following:
Warning
The jack is only provided for short-term lifting
of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all
safety precautions are observed, there is a
risk of the raised vehicle falling if the jack tips
over. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
When the vehicle is raised with the jack, do
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Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle.
Longer braking distances.
Changed self-steering properties.
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not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on
the drive-ready state.
Warning
When the jack is not inserted into the jacking
point provided for this purpose, the vehicle
may be damaged or the jack may slip when
it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury
and risk of property damage. When cranking
up the jack, ensure that it is inserted in the
jacking point next to the wheel well.
Warning
Placing supports, e.g., wooden blocks or sim-
ilar, under the jack may reduce its ability to
bear weight because of the limited height.
The load-carrying capacity of the wooden
blocks may be exceeded and the vehicle may
tip over. There is a risk of injury or danger to
life. Do not place supports under the jack.
Warning
A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall
off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted
on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. While the vehicle is raised,
do not exert lateral effort on the vehicle or
pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck
wheel removed by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
Warning
The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer,
is provided in order to perform a wheel
change in the event of a breakdown. The
jack is not designed for frequent use, e.g.,
changing from summer to winter tires. Using
the jack frequently may cause it to become
jammed or damaged. There is a risk of injury
and risk of property damage. Only use the
jack to change an emergency or spare wheel
in the event of a breakdown.
Warning
Incorrect handling of the jack can damage the
vehicle's underbody and expose high-voltage
components. There is a risk of injury and risk
of property damage. When cranking up the
jack, ensure that it is inserted in the jacking
point next to the wheel well. Make sure not to
damage any of the underbody parts.
Warning
The jack may slip on soft, uneven, or slippery
ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc. There is a
risk of injury. If possible, change the wheel on
a flat, solid, slip-resistant surface.
NOTICE
Warning
Using an impact wrench to loosen or tighten
the wheel lock bolt can damage the wheel
lock bolt. There is a risk of property damage.
Only use a lug wrench to loosen and tighten
the wheel lock bolt.
The jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle
and for the jacking points on the vehicle only.
There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other
vehicle or cargo using the jack.
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Securing the vehicle against rolling
away
Lug bolt lock
Principle
General information
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle against rolling
away when changing a wheel.
The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The
lug bolts can only be released with the adapter
which matches the coding.
Overview
On a level surface
Depending on vehicle equipment, store the lug
bolt lock adapter as follows:
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In the cargo area under the cargo area
floor.
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.
Place chocks or other suitable objects in front
and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the
wheel being changed.
On a slight downhill gradient
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Lug lock bolt, arrow 1.
Adapter, arrow 2.
Unscrewing
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt.
2. Unscrew the lug lock bolt.
3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the
lug bolt.
If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight
downhill gradient, place chocks and other suit-
able objects, e.g., rocks, under the wheels of
the front and rear axles, against the direction
that the vehicle will move.
Screwing on
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Turn
the adapter until it fits onto the wheel lock
bolt.
2. Screw on the lug lock bolt. The tightening
torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.
3. Remove the adapter and stow it after
screwing on the lug bolt.
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