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 index
8 Load index
9 Tire name
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread de ...
Jump-starting
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connectin ...
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
- close the side windows
- close the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof wi ...