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:
Checking the oil level using the oildipstick
When checking the oil level:
• park the vehicle on a level surface.
• the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Example: ...
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
- if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
- if the vehicle has not been driven more than
1 mile (1.6 km). ...
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this ...
