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The compressor is located under the cover in the
front trunk.
g Refer to chapter "Removing and stowing tire seal-
ant, tool box and equipment for roadside assis-
tance" on page 189.
e
Follow the operating instructions on the com-
pressor.
1. Screw the compressor filler hose onto the tire
valve.
2. Connect the compressor to a socket in the vehi-
cle and switch on.
�� The tire will inflate.
3. Check inflation pressure with pressure gauge
and reduce tire pressure or continue filling as
required. Check the tire pressure again.
4. Switch off the compressor.
5. Unscrew compressor filler hose.
Information
Tire pressure can be checked and inflated at service
stations.
Reducing inflation pressure
1. Switch off the compressor.
2. Open the air bleed screw on the filler hose until
the correct pressure is achieved.
Reading inscription on tires
Reading inscription on tires
Fig. 192: Labeling on radial tires
A – Tire size
Example: P 265/40R18 (101Y)
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P – The tire is designed for passenger vehicles.
This information is not displayed on every tire.
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265 – Specification of the tire width in mm.
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40 – Percentage ratio of tire height to tire width.
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R – Identification letter for radial tires.
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18 – Specification the rim diameter in inches.
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101 – Load-carrying coefficient.
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Y – Speed index.
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XL (Extra Load) – Tires with increased load ca-
pacity.
B – TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
The DOT symbol indicates that the tires meet the re-
quirements of the US Department of Transportation
and contains the following information:
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The first two digits provide information about the
manufacturer.
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The next two characters provide information
about the tire size.
Roadside Assistance
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The next four characters provide information
about the tire type.
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The next four characters provide information
about the production date. For example, if the
last four digits are "0204", this means that the
tire was produced in the second calendar week
of 2004.
C – Composition and material of the fabric position
The number of layers in the tread and the side walls
and their material composition.
D – Maximum permissible tire pressure
The maximum pressure at which a cold tire may be
inflated.
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Do not exceed the maximum permitted tire pres-
sure.
E – Maximum load capacity
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that
the tire can carry. When replacing tires, make sure
that the new tire has the same load capacity as the
factory-installed tire.
F – Radial
The marking indicates whether the tire has a radial
structure.
G – Marking for tubeless or tube tires
Identification for tubeless tires.
Speed index
The letter for the speed index provides information
about the maximum permitted speed of the tire. The
information is provided on the tire edge.
The speed rating F indicates the maximum permitted
speed for the tire.
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