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MOBILITY
Possible driving distance with a
depressurized tire
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
outside temperature. The driving distance may
be less but may also be more if an economical
driving style is used.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up
to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such
as the following:
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Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle.
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Longer braking distances.
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Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance
curbs or potholes.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer's serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
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A natural, even tire pressure loss in all four
tires will not be recognized. Therefore, check
the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in
advance.
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The system has not been initialized.
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When driving on a snowy or slippery road.
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Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
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When driving with tire chains.
Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a wheel
does not always need to be changed immedi‐
ately when there is a tire pressure loss due to a
flat tire.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle jack is only provided for short-term
lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if
all safety measures are observed, there is a risk
of the raised vehicle falling, if the vehicle jack
tips over. There is a risk of injury or danger to
life. When the vehicle is raised with the vehicle
jack, do not lie under the vehicle and do not
switch on the drive-ready state.
Warning
Supports such as wooden blocks under the ve‐
hicle jack reduce the capacity of the vehicle
jack to bear weight. They have the potential to
exert too much strain on the vehicle jack, caus‐
ing it to tip over and the vehicle to fall. There is
a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not place
supports under the vehicle jack.
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