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Wheels and tires
MOBILITY
Winter tires
Storing tires
Tire pressure
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Storage
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Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and
dark place.
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Always protect tires against all contact with
oil, grease, and solvents.
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
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Do not leave the tires in plastic bags.
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.
Winter tires can be identified by the moun-
tain/snowflake icon and the letters M+S on the
tire sidewall.
Repairing a flat tire
So-called all-season tires with M+S marking
but without mountain and snowflake icon have
better winter properties than summer tires.
As a rule, all-season tires do not perform the
same as winter tires.
Safety precautions
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Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.
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Turn on the hazard warning system.
Set the parking brake.
Wheel change between axles
Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.
Warning
A wheel change between the axles on vehi-
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on
the front and rear axles can cause damage
to the tires and the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, or property damage. Do not
rotate the tires between the axles on vehicles
with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,
have all vehicle occupants get out and
make sure that they remain outside the
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or
hazard warning lights at an appropriate
distance.
Different abrasion patterns can occur on the
front and rear axles depending on individual
driving conditions. The tires can be rotated in
pairs between the axles to achieve even abra-
sion. For more information, contact an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop. After changing, check
the tire pressure and correct, if needed.
Tire repair set
Principle
The tire repair set is used to temporarily seal
minor tire damage so that it is possible to con-
tinue driving.
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Compressor
General information
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The filled in tire sealant closes the damage
from the inside when it hardens.
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Follow the instructions for using the tire
repair set, which are provided on the com-
pressor and sealant bottle.
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The tire repair set may be insufficient if the
tire damage measures more than approx.
0.16 in/4 mm.
Do not remove foreign objects that have
penetrated the tire. Remove foreign objects
only when they are visibly protruding from
the tire.
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Compressor
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Tire pressure display
Sealant bottle mount
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The compressor can be used to check the
tire inflation pressure.
Pressure reducing valve button
Connector for socket
Power switch
Overview
Storage
Safety precautions
Depending on vehicle equipment, the tire re-
pair set is stored as follows:
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
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In the cargo area under the cargo floor
panel.
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Turn on the hazard warning system.
Set the parking brake.
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.
Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.
Sealant bottle and filler hose
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,
have all vehicle occupants get out and
make sure that they remain outside the
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
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If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or
hazard warning lights at an appropriate
distance.
Remove the warning label for the maximum
permissible speed from the sealant bottle
and attach it in the visible area in the vehi-
cle interior.
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Sealant bottle
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Sealant bottle outlet
Filler hose
Sealant bottle connection
Wheel valve connection
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5. Screw the filler hose connector clockwise
onto the valve.
Preparing the tire repair set
1. Insert the sealant bottle into the mount on
the housing of the compressor.
6. With the compressor switched off, insert the
connector into the power socket in the vehi-
cle interior.
2. Turn the sealant bottle clockwise by 90° to
the stop.
Filling the tire with sealing
compound
Safety information
NOTICE
The compressor can overheat during ex-
tended operation. There is a risk of damage
to property. Do not run the compressor for
more than 10 minutes.
3. Connect the filler hose to the outlet of the
sealant bottle and turn clockwise by 90° to
the stop.
Filling the tire with sealing compound
1. With standby state or drive-ready state on,
turn on the compressor on the device.
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes
to fill in the tire sealant and reach a tire
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi.
While the tire is being filled with tire sealant,
the tire pressure can briefly reach approx.
6 bar/87 psi. Do not turn off the compres-
sor in this phase.
4. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.
2. Turn off the compressor on the device.
Checking the tire pressure
Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure dis-
play of the compressor. The tire pressure must
be at least 2.5 bar/36 psi.
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4. Screw the filler hose connector onto the
valve.
Tire pressure too high
If the tire pressure is too high, reduce the tire
pressure with the pressure reducing valve on
the compressor.
Minimum tire inflation pressure is not
reached
Do not continue driving unless a minimum tire
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi is reached. Contact
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
5. Insert the connector into the socket in the
vehicle interior.
Minimum tire inflation pressure is
reached
1. Pull the connector out of the socket in the
vehicle interior.
6. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure
display of the compressor.
Do not continue driving unless a minimum
tire pressure of 1.3 bar/19 psi is displayed.
Contact an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
2. Disconnect the filler hose from the sealant
bottle and the valve on the wheel.
3. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
4. Stow the tire repair set in the trunk.
7. Correct the tire pressure to 2.5 bar/36 psi.
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Increase tire pressure: with standby or
drive-ready state turned on, turn on the
compressor and let it run for a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.
5. Immediately drive 6 miles/10 km to ensure
that the tire sealant is evenly distributed in
the tire.
Do not exceed the speed limit of
50 mph/80 km/h.
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Reduce tire pressure: Press the pres-
sure reducing valve button on the com-
pressor.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
Tire sealant may spray from the damaged
area during the initial wheel rotations.
Removing and stowing the tire
repair set
1. Switch off the compressor.
Adjusting the tire pressure
1. Stop at a suitable location.
2. Pull the connector out of the socket in the
vehicle interior.
2. Connect the filler hose directly to the com-
pressor, then turn it clockwise 90° in the
mount until it engages audibly.
3. Disconnect the filler hose from the com-
pressor and the valve on the wheel.
4. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
3. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.
5. Stow the tire repair set together with the
filler hose in the trunk.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the speed limit of
50 mph/80 km/h.
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Do not exceed a maximum distance traveled of
125 miles/200 km.
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
the use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types
of fine-link snow chains have been tested by
the manufacturer of the vehicle and recom-
mended as road-safe and suitable.
Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle
from the tire repair set as soon as possible.
For information on suitable snow chains, con-
tact an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Additional information:
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Flat tire monitor, refer to page 351.
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 345.
Use
System limits
Use is only permitted in pairs on rear wheels
equipped with the tires of the following wheel/
tire sizes:
If the tire cannot be made drivable, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Tire size
Wheel size Rim offset (IS)
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With Tire Pressure Monitor: Using sealant can
damage the air pressure sensor. In this case,
have the electronics checked and replaced at
the next opportunity.
245/45 R19 8.5J x 19
Information on the wheel size and rim offset is
located on the inside of the wheel.
The list can also include wheel/tire sizes that
are only suitable for certain models.
Snow chains
Safety information
Warning
Information on wheels and tires approved for
the vehicle can be requested from an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Mounting snow chains on unsuitable tires
can cause the snow chains to come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of
accident, injury, or property damage. Only
fit snow chains on tires recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer for use with snow
chains.
If vehicle is equipped with Tire Pressure Moni-
tor: When using snow chains, do not reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor, otherwise, incorrect val-
ues may be displayed.
If vehicle is equipped with flat tire monitor:
When using snow chains, do not initialize the
flat tire monitor, otherwise, incorrect values
may be displayed.
Warning
Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage
tires and vehicle components. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Make
sure that the snow chains are always suf-
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed accord-
ing to the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
When driving with snow chains, activate the
drive-off support to optimize the drive power.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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