MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2015 C217 User Guide

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
Driving Assistance packag e........... 217
HOLD function ............................... 188
Night View Assist Plus ................... 213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 203
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving ....................... 170
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on wet roads ...................... 174
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 359
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/note s............................. 112
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 232 ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 263
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 391
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 345
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 150
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 167
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 167
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 350
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine emergency stop .................... 353
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 394
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 321
Display message ............................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 394
Notes about oil grade s................... 393
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319 Index
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Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Viscosity ........................................3 94
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 245
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 329
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 115
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 295F
Features ............................................. 298
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 391
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare whee l................................... 377
MOExtended tire s.......................... 337
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 336
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 338 Floormats
........................................... 314
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 104
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 393
Consumption statistics .................. 232
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 231
Displaying the range ...................... 231
Driving tip s.................................... 170
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 392
Important safety notes .................. 392
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Refueling ........................................ 163
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 392
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 392
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 352
Before changing ............................. 351
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 351
Engine emergency stop ................. 353
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 352
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 352
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 351 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 314
General notes ................................ 311
Important safety notes .................. 311
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 14
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 312
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 312
Gasoline ............................................. 392 10
Index

Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 245
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 295 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..........................90
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 122
Head bags
Display message ............................ 257
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ............... .242
Function/notes ............................ .229
Important safety notes .................. 229
Setting the position ....................... 242
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching on or off ......................... 229
Switching the display on/off ......... 242
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 125
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................122
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 123
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 271
Function/notes ............................ .188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .319
Display message ............................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Horn ...................................................... 30 Hydroplaning
..................................... 174 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 33
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .125
Emergency lighting ........................ 126
Overview ........................................ 125
Reading lamp ................................. 125 J
Jack Using ............................................. 379
Jump starting (engine) ......................345 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 147
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Locking ............................................ 79
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .158
Knee bag .............................................. 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Index
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Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .261
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 262
Light sensor (display message) ....... 262
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 123
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 122
High beam flasher .......................... 122
High-beam headlamps ................... 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 243
Turn signals ................................... 122
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 260
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/off .......................... .121
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 107 M
M+S tires ............................................ 358
Magic Body Control ........................... 189
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 99
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .328
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .307
Display message ............................ 254
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 307
Downloading routes ....................... 310
Emergency call .............................. 304
General notes ................................ 303
Geo fencing ................................... 311
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .309
MB info call button ........................ 306
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 309
Remote vehicle locking .................. 309
Roadside Assistance button .......... 305
Search & Send ............................... 308
Self-test ......................................... 304
Speed alert ................................... .310
System .......................................... 303
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 311
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 308
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 236
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors .......................................... .116
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 207
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 66
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 217
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 220 12
Index

Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 211
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 67
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 72
Cruise control ................................ 175
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
General notes ................................ 175
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 189
Night View Assist Plus .................. .213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 203
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 192
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................80
MOExtended tires .............................. 337
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 382
Mounting a new wheel ................... 381
Preparing the vehicle .................... .378
Raising the vehicle ......................... 379 Removing a wheel .......................... 381
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 378
MP3
Operation ....................................... 236
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .228
Permanent display ......................... 244
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 227
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .213
Problem (malfunction) ................... 217
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 240
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54 Index
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Odometer
...........................................2 31
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assistance graphic menu .............. .239
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Display messages .......................... 246
Displaying a service message ....... .324
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Factory settings ............................ .244
Head-up displa y............................. 229
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster menu ............... 243
Lights menu ................................... 243
Media menu ................................... 236
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 246
Navigation menu ............................ 233
Operation ....................................... 227
Radio menu ................................... 235
Service menu ................................. 239
Settings menu ............................... 239
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 237
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Video DVD operation ..................... 237
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 227
Overhead control panel ...................... 37P
Paint code number ............................ 390
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 327
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ..................................... 97
Parcel net hooks ............................... 297
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 168 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 203
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 250
Electric parking brake .................... 168
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 121
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 197
Driving system ............................... 195
Function/note s............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 195
Problem (malfunction) ................... 198
Range of the sensors ..................... 195
Warning display ............................. 196
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 259
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 140
Perfume vial ................................... 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
Power locks ......................................... 86
Power washers .................................. 327
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 254
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 255 14
Index

Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................
.289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 158
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 150 Q
QR code Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 235
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 125
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .143
Stowage compartment .................. 296
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 39
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 330
Function/notes ............................ .203
Switching on/off ........................... 204
Rear window blind ............................ 300
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Recuperation display ........................ 231
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 396
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 163
Refueling process .......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 311
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 312
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 126
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 266
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 139
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 97
Side windows ................................... 94
Trunk lid ........................................... 88
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 192
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ................................. 97
Rear window .................................. 300
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 98
Operating ......................................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 98
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 333 Index
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Roof load (maximum)
........................ 397S
Safety Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seating
Seating comfort packag e............... 107
Seating comfort package ................. 107
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 107
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 107
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 105
Cleaning the cover ......................... 332
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 112
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 103
Seat backrest display message ..... 276
Seat heating .................................. 107
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation .............................. 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 107
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 109
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 356 Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 329
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 394
Coolant (engine) ............................ 395
Engine oil ....................................... 393
Fuel ................................................ 392
Important safety notes .................. 391
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 396
Washer fluid ................................... 396
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 244
On-board compute r....................... 239
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 245
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 96
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 82
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 82
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 277
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Snow chains ...................................... 35916
Index

Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Rear compartment .........................3 01
Trunk ............................................. 302
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 244
Digital ............................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 291
Steering (display message) .............. 276
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 332
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 112
Important safety notes .................. 110
Paddle shifters ............................... 159
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117 Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........159
Stowage areas ................................... 294
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .296
Center console .............................. 295
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Cup holders ................................... 298
Door ............................................... 296
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .295
Glove box ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 294
Rear ............................................... 296
Rear seat backrest ......................... 297
Stowage net ................................... 297
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 296
Stowage net ....................................... 297
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 297
Securing a load .............................. 297
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 297
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 358
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 191
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139 T
Tachometer ........................................ 226
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 391
Information .................................... 390
Tires/wheels ................................. 382 Index
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Vehicle data ................................... 397
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 238
Display message ............................ 277
Introduction ................................... 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Number from the phone book ........ 238
Redialing ........................................ 238
Rejecting/ending a call .................2 38
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 245
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................ 136
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 363
Checking manually ........................ 362
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 363
Maximum ....................................... 362
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 339
Notes ............................................. 361
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 340
Recommended ............................... 359
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 364
Function/notes ............................ .363
General notes ................................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 363
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 366
Restarting ...................................... 365
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning message .......................... 365
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 376
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 375
Bar (definition) ............................... 375
Changing a wheel .......................... 377
Characteristics .............................. 375
Checking ........................................ 357
Curb weight (definition) ................. 376
Definition of terms ......................... 375
Direction of rotatio n...................... 378 Display message ............................ 273
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 377
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 375
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 374
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 375
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 376
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 376
Important safety notes .................. 356
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 375
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 376
Labeling (overview) ........................ 371
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 377
Load index ..................................... 374
Load index (definition) ................... 376
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 376
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 376
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 376
Maximum tire load ......................... 374
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 376
MOExtended tire s.......................... 358
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 377
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 376
Replacing ....................................... 377
Service life ..................................... 358
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 377
Speed rating (definition) ................ 376
Storing ........................................... 378
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 375
Summer tires in winter .................. 358
Temperature .................................. 371
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 377
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 377
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 376
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 375 18
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