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:
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Important safety notes
Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area
in front of your vehicle by means of a camera
at the top of the windshield. Active Lane
Keeping Assist detects lane markings ...
Trailer load/noseweight
The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross weight of the vehicle. If a trailer
is attached, the trailer load/noseweight is included in the load along with occupants
and luggage. The trailer loa ...
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both
types of tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+ ...
