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Wheels and tyres
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or the temporary spare wheel can
cause loss of vehicle control, producing collisions or other serious acci-
dents and injury.
● Never use the spare wheel or the temporary spare wheel if it is dam-
aged or worn to the wear indicator.
● In some vehicles the spare wheel is smaller than the original tyres.
This can be seen on a sticker showing the text "80 km/h" and "50 mph".
This text indicates the maximum velocity permitted for this type of tyre.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid powerful accelera-
tion, hard braking and taking corners at high speed.
● Never drive more than 200 km with a temporary spare wheel fitted to
the drive axle.
● Replace the temporary spare wheel for a normal wheel as soon as
possible. The compact temporary spare wheel is only intended for tempo-
rary use over short distances.
● The temporary spare wheel must always be secured with the factory
supplied wheel bolts.
● You should never use more than one temporary spare wheel.
● After mounting the temporary spare wheel, check the tyre pressure as
soon as possible ⇒ p age 190.
● Snow chains on the temporary spare wheel are not permitted.
Note
Wherever possible, secure the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the
replaced wheel safely in the luggage compartment. In vehicles with anti-
puncture kit, it is not possible to secure the defective wheel.
Tyre code
Fig. 125 Universal code on tyres
Radial
1
Rim diameter code
2
Load index & speed rating
3
DOT tyre identification number
4
Severe snow conditions
5
Tyre ply composition and materials used
6
Max. load rating
7
Treadwear, traction and temperature grades
8
Max. permissible inflation pressure
9
Passenger car tyre
10
Nominal width of tyre in millimetres
11
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
12
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