Tires
WARNING
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake
the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and Solutions |
The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure. Drive on. The tire pressures appear in the multifunction display after you have been driving for a few minutes. |
|
The tire pressure monitor is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. |
|
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes. |
|
Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has
dropped significantly. |
|
Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has
dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction
display. |
|
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires or the
tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Restart the tire pressure monitor. |
|
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display. Have the defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. |
|
Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning. Drive on. The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been solved. |
|
Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has
dropped suddenly. |
|
Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has
dropped significantly. |
|
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires or the
tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary, correct the tire pressure. |
See also:
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always
transmitted to both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
s ...
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating
Tire width
Nominal aspect ratio in %
Tire code
im diameter
Load bearing index
Speed rating
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.
General: de ...
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.
If your vehicle is equipped with a wh ...