Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make.
• Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels.
• After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60
miles (100 km) as they only reach their full performance after this distance.
• Do not use tires that are excessively worn as the tire traction on wet road
surfaces decreases significantly when the tread depth is less than 1/8 inch (3
mm).
• Replace the tires after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This
also applies to the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the following factors amongst other
things:
• driving style
• tire pressure
• mileage
See also:
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment
•► Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
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DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every
manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to
imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. The ...
Operation
Depending on the date of manufacture of your
vehicle, the or
symbol for the
automatic headlamp mode/daytime running
lamps is located on the light switch.
Left-hand standing lamps
Righ ...