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Vehicle care
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment.
Spare wheel 3 261.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 294.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Tyre sizes 205/60 R 16 and
235/45 R 18 are only suitable as
winter tyres.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H
215 = tyre width, mm
60 = cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %
R
= belt type: Radial
RF = type: RunFlat
16 = wheel diameter, inches
95 = load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kg
H
= speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h
S = up to 180 km/h
T = up to 190 km/h
H = up to 210 km/h
V = up to 240 km/h
W = up to 270 km/h