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Do not drive with tyres that have too little tread
depth. This significantly reduces traction on wet
roads (aquaplaning).
On vehicles with the same front and rear wheel
size, you can interchange the wheels every
5000 to 10,000 km, depending on the wear.
Ensure the direction of rotation is maintained for
the wheels.
After a wheel-change and a few kilometres of
travel, the menu for selection of the fitted tyre
model appears automatically (
/
The menu can also be called up by a qualified
specialist workshop or by yourself.
Notes on wheel-changing when using the service
'Navigation with Electric Intelligence'
After you change a wheel and have driven for a
few kilometres, the menu for selection of the
installed tyre type automatically appears
(
page 648).
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The menu can also be called up by a qualified
specialist workshop or by yourself.
Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following notes:
After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
R
dry and preferably dark place.
Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease
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or fuel.
Overview of the tyre-change tool kit
Other than some country-specific variants, vehi-
page 648).
cles are not equipped with a tyre-change tool kit.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to find out
which tyre-change tool kit is necessary and
approved for a wheel change on your vehicle.
You require the following tools, forexample, to
change a wheel:
Jack
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Chock
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Wheel wrench
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Centring pin
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The jack weighs approximately 3.4 kg.
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The maximum load capacity of the jack can
be found on the sticker affixed to the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. In the event of
a malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The tyre-change tool kit is located in the tool bag
1
in the boot.
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When stowing the tool bag, ensure that it is
adequately secured.
The tool bag contains:
Jack
R
Gloves
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Wheel wrench
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