Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name:
1 Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT, Tire Identification Number
3 Maximum tire load
4 Maximum tire pressure
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire material
7 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating
8 Load index
9 Tire name
Tire data is vehicle-specific
and may
deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
Displaying service messages
Switch on the ignition.
Press or
on the steering wheel to select
the Serv. menu.
Press or
to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu
and press to confirm. The service
due date appears ...
Restarting the tire pressure monitor
WARNING
It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to the recommended cold tire
pressure. Underinflated tires affect the ability
to steer or brake the vehicle. You might los ...
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface. ...