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WARNING
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
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wear indicators have been worn down.
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
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high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to "aquaplaning" (uncontrolled
vehicle movement – "swimming" on a wet road surface).
Tyre damage
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre tread immediately.
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and perpendicularly wher-
ever possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
WARNING
Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre.
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following:
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Increased driving stability.
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Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
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Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
WARNING
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
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direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The best properties of the tyre
are no longer present in this situation.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
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to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle
» page
177.
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
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