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Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheating ...

Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summer ti ...

Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. • Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels. • After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles ( ...