Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel. There are several steel wires in the bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from the wheel rim.
See also:
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you ...
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DIS ...
Low outside temperatures
DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12 °F (–11 °C). The vehicle is
equipped with a DEF preheating system when
it leaves the factory. Winter operation is
therefore also guaranteed at ...