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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
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wheels and tires are of the same dimen‐
sions.
The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
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the tire
Rear wheels wear more in the center of the
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tire
Do not drive with tires that have too little tread
depth. This significantly reduces traction on wet
roads (hydroplaning).
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, rotate the tires every
3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to 10,000 km),
depending on the wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel" when doing so
(
page 379).
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Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following
notes:
After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
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dry and preferably dark place.
Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
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or fuel.
Vehicle tool kit overview
The vehicle tool kit contains:
Vehicle tool bag with:
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Pump lever for jack
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Wheel wrench with T-piece
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Screwdriver (inserted in a pump lever)
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Dismantling tool for roof luggage rack
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(inserted in a pump lever)
Jack with adapter
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The vehicle tool kit is located under the rear
bench seat (
page 91).
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Wheels and tires 379
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Vehicle tool bag
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Jack
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
The required tire-change tool kit is available.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
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