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:
Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these
benefits if the correct direction of rotation is
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Preparing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery
and level ground.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Firmly depress the parking brake.
Bring the front wheels ...
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
Lift the trunk floor up.
1 Vehicle tool kit tray
2 Stowage well
3 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergenc ...