MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2016 C207 User Guide

Emergency spare wheelGeneral notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Removing ...................................... .309
Storage location ............................ 309
Stowing .......................................... 309
Technical data ............................... 308
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 230
Display message ............................ 212
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 130
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 130
Switching off .................................. 145
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
Checking the oil level ..................... 258
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 315
Notes about oil grades ................... 315
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 258
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 203
Fu

nction/notes ................................ 66 General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 227
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 67
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 236
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 271
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 255
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 310
Two-way radio ................................ 310
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 146
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 314
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
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Grade (gasoline) ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 313
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 313
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 142
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 313
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 83
Before changing .............................2 83
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 283
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 282
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 255
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 253
Opening/closing the garage door .. 255
Problems when programming ........2 55
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 253
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 254
Gasoline ............................................. 313
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 41
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111Head bags
Display message ............................ 208
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........102
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ................. 98
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 10
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes .............................1 62
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 58
Display message ............................ 222
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening ......................................... 257
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 232
10Index

Indicator lampssee Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ........................................ .198
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 199
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 199
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................. 305
Jump starting (engine) ......................278
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 128
SmartKey ....................................... 128
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 224
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 129
Start/Stop button .......................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 130
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 37
Manual drive program .................... 140
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 182
Lane Tracking package ..................... 180
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 211
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 211
Light sensor (display message) ....... 211
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 200
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 199
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 199
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 240
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
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Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 200
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tires ............................................ 287
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 249
Display message ............................ 205
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................2 49
Downloading routes ....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 247
General notes ................................ 246
Geo fencing ................................... 252
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 51
MB info call button ........................ 248
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 251
Remote vehicle locking .................. 251
Roadside Assistance button .......... 248
Search & Send ............................... 250
Self-test ......................................... 246
Speed alert .................................... 252
System .......................................... 246
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 252
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 250
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 80 Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 194
Memory function ............................... 108
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 174
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 186
Active Parking Assist ..................... 166
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 180
Cruise control ................................ 151
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 153
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 160
General notes ................................ 150
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 182
PARKTRONIC ................................. 163
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 170
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 202
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 237
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 239
Frequencies ................................... 310
Installation ..................................... 310
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 310
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
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MOExtended tires.............................. 270
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 307
Mounting a new wheel ................... 306
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 04
Raising the vehicle ......................... 305
Removing a wheel .......................... 306
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 304
MP3
Operation ....................................... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 100
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 91
Permanent display ......................... 198
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 190
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 54
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 127
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51 Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 191
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 196
Audio menu ................................... 194
Convenience submenu .................. 200
Display messages .......................... 202
Displaying a service message ........ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 158
Factory settings submenu ............. 201
Important safety notes .................. 189
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 198
Lighting submenu .......................... 199
Menu overview .............................. 191
Message memory .......................... 202
Navigation menu ............................ 193
Operation ....................................... 190
Service menu ................................. 198
Settings menu ............................... 198
Standard display ............................ 191
Telephone menu ............................ 195
Trip menu ...................................... 191
Vehicle submenu ........................... 200
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Video DVD operation .....................194
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 189
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
P
Paint code number ............................311
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 263
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 145
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 107
Rear view camera .......................... 170
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 166
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 204
Notes/function .............................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes .............................1 63
Important safety notes .................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Range of the sensors ..................... 164
Warning display ............................. 165 PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 209
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 209
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Power washers .................................. 263
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 205
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 232
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 206
Opera
tion ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 137
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 130
General notes ................................ 130
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
14Index

R
RadioSelecting a station ......................... 194
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear compartment
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 222
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 267
Display in the multimedia system .. 171
Function/notes ............................. 170
Switching on/off ........................... 171
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 317
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 142
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 252
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 253
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29 Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 213
Warning lamp ................................. 230
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 229
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 211
Roadside As sistanc
e (breakdown)
.... 26
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 52
Roof
Overview .......................................... 85
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 269
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 317
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 239
Inserting ........................................ 239
Inserting/removing ........................ 239
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Selecting ........................................ 194
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
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Seat beltsAdjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................4 5
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 201
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 100
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 99
Important safety notes .................... 96
Overview .......................................... 96
Seat backrest display message ..... 222
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 101
Section
Trunk ............................................... 80
Securing cargo .................................. 242
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 267
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 315
Coolant (engine) ............................ 316 Engine oil ....................................... 315
Fuel ................................................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 312
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 317
Washer fluid ................................... 316
Setting the air distribution ............... 122
Setting the airflow ............................ 123
Setting the date
/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 201
On-board computer ....................... 198
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 211
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 82
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 76
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Display message ............................ 223
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 75
Opening/closing soft top ................. 87
Overview .......................................... 73
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 128
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 130
16Index

SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Snow chains ...................................... 287
Sockets
General notes ................................ 245
Rear compartment .........................2 46
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 92
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Closing manually in an emer-
gency ............................................... 87
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................... 85
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 93
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 87
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Relocking ......................................... 91
wind screen ..................................... 91
Soft-top switch ....................................8 6
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 235
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the display unit ............... 198
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 11
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 129
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 222
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Display message ............................ 218 Steering assistant
STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 190
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel heating .................. 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........138
Stowage areas ................................... 240
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 41
Center console .............................. 241
Cup holders ................................... 243
Glove box ....................................... 241
Important safety information ......... 240
Stowage net ................................... 242
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 241
Stowage net ....................................... 242
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 243
Summer tires ..................................... 287
Sun visor ............................................ 244
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 239
T
Tachometer ........................................ 189
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Index17

Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 312
Emergency spare wheel ................. 308
Information .................................... 310
Tires/wheels ................................. 307
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 195
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 238
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 222
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Number from the phone book ........ 195
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 239
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 189
Outside temperature ...................... 189
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Through-loading feature ................... 242
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 291
Checking manually ........................ 291
Display message ............................ 219
Maximum ....................................... 291
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 273
Notes ............................................. 290
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 273
Recommended ............................... 288
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 291
General notes ................................ 291
Important safety notes .................. 292
Restarting ...................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning message .......................... 293
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 270
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................. 271 Tire pressure not reached .............. 273
Tire pressure reached .................... 273
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 302
Average weight of the veh icle
o

ccupants (definition) .................... 301
Bar (definition) ............................... 301
Changing a wheel .......................... 303
Characteristics .............................. 301
Checking ........................................ 285
Curb weight (definition) ................. 302
Definition of terms ......................... 301
Direction of rotation ...................... 304
Display message ............................ 219
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 303
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 301
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 301
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 302
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 285
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 302
Information on driving .................... 285
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 302
Labeling (overview) ........................ 298
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 303
Load index ..................................... 300
Load index (definition) ................... 302
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 302
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 302
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 302
Maximum tire load ......................... 300
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 302
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 303
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 302
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