MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2016 User Guide

Driving tips
Automati c transmissio n ................ .1 61
Brakes .......................................... .1 75
Break-in period .............................. 146
Checking brake lining thickness .... 176
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Drinking and driving ....................... 173
Driving in winter ............................ .1 77
Driving on flooded roads ................ 177
Driving on wet roads ..................... .1 77
Exhaust check ............................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 173
General .......................................... 172
Hydroplaning ................................. 177
Icy road surfaces ........................... 177
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 175
Snow chains .................................. 331
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 175
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................ .1 35
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 156
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .1 74
On-board computer ....................... 214
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 152
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
General information ....................... 152 Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .8 5
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ... .2 2
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .2 67
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 319
Starting (important safety notes) ... 149
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 170
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 298
Additives ........................................ 369
Checking the oil level ..................... 297
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 298
Display message ............................ 245
Filli ng capacity ............................... 368
No tes about oil grades ................... 368
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 297
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Viscosity ........................................ 369 Index 9

ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .. .2 24
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 19
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 263
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 173
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 305
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 108
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 107
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 108
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 273
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 311
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 310 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormats ........................................... 294
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 362
Two-way radio ................................ 362
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption information .............. 367
Consumption statistics .................. 214
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 214
Displaying the range ...................... 214
Driving tips .................................... 173
E10 ................................................ 366
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 367
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Refueling ........................................ 167
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 168
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 326
Before changing ............................. 325
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 325
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 325
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 292
General notes ................................ 28910
Index

Important safety notes .................. 290
Opening/closing the garage door .. 292
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 290
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 291
Gasoline ............................................ .3 66
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 223
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .2 73
H Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .1 03
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 17
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Hill start assist .................................. 151
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 188
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................ .1 87
Hood
Closing .......................................... .2 97
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 296
Opening ......................................... 296
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 177 I Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 269
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 221
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 210
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .1 20
Emergency lighting ........................ 120
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 310
Using ............................................. 352
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 19
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 61
Manual gearshifting ....................... 166
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Index 11

Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Function/information .................... 207
Lane Tracking package .................... .2 05
Lap time (RACETIMER) ..................... .2 24
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 242
Light sensor (display message) ....... 242
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Fog lamps ...................................... 115
Fogged up headlamps .................... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
High beam flasher .......................... 117
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Setting exterior lighting ................. 114
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Turn signals ................................... 116
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Loading guidelines ............................ 272
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .8 4
Locking centrally
see Cent ral loc king
Locking
verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .2 22 Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
M M+S tires ............................................ 330
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 04
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .2 85
Display message ............................ 234
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 286
Downloading routes ....................... 289
Emergency call .............................. 283
General notes ................................ 282
Geo fencing ................................... 289
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .2 88
MB info call button ........................ 285
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 288
Remote vehicle locking .................. 287
Roadside Assistance button .......... 284
Search & Send ............................... 286
Self-test ......................................... 282
Speed alert .................................... 289
System .......................................... 282
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Memory card (audio) ......................... 217
Memory function ............................... 110
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 227
Messages
see Display messages12
Index

Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ........................................ .3 05
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 311
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 355
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 51
Raising the vehicle ......................... 352
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 352
MP3
Operation ....................................... 217
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 13
Permanent display ......................... 222
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 211
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53 Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .4 2
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test .............................. .5 3
Odometer .......................................... .2 13
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 223
Assistance graphic menu .............. .2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 219
Audio menu ................................... 217
Convenience submenu .................. 223
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ....... .3 01
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Factory settings ............................ .2 23
Important safety notes .................. 210
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 221
Lighting submenu .......................... 222
Menu overview .............................. 213
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigati on menu ............................ 215
Operati on
....................................... 211
RACETIMER ................................... 224
Service menu ................................. 221
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 213
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 213
Vehicle submenu ........................... 222
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123 Index 13

Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 211
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64
PPaint code number ............................ 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 303
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Operating ......................................... 93
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 171
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 109
Rear view camera .......................... 200
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 195
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Electric parking brake .................... 171
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 194
Driving system ............................... 192 Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Problem (malfunction) ................... 195
Range of the sensors ..................... 192
Warning display ............................. 193
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 238
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problem (malfunction) ................... 238
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 306
Power washers .................................. 303
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 151
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 189
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 189
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 224
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 217
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 94
Reading lamp ..................................... 11914
Index

Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 143
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 276
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 306
Displays in the Audio display ......... 200
Displays in the COMAND display ... 200
Function/notes ............................. 200
Switching on/off ........................... 200
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 371
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 167
Refueling process .......................... 168
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 289
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 290
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 120
Overview of bulb types .................. 121
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 122
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 267
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 141
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93
Roller sunblind ................................. 95
Side windows ................................... 88
Roadside As sistanc e (breakdown) .... 23
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 94
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 308
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 371
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Cleaning the cover ......................... 307
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 276
Important safety notes .................. 101 Index 15

Seat heating problem .................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 105
Securing cargo .................................. 276
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 305
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Coolant (engine) ............................ 369
Engine oil ....................................... 368
Fuel ................................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 371
Washer fluid ................................... 370
Setting the air distribution ............... 138
Setting the airflow ............................ 138
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 224
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 242
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming ............. 78
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90 Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Display message ............................ 257
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Sta rti
ng the engine ........................ 149
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 147
Snow chains ...................................... 331
Sockets
Center console .............................. 281
General notes ................................ 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Trunk ............................................. 281
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 221
Digital ............................................ 215
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 210
Selecting the display unit ............... 221
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 25616
Index

Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .1 06
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 106
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 64
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 224
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 274
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 74
Center console .............................. 273
Center console (rear) ..................... 274
Cup holders ................................... 278
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 73
Glove box ....................................... 273
Important safety information ......... 273
Map pockets .................................. 275
Stowage net ................................... 275
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 274
Stowage net ....................................... 275
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 277
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 279
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 191
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 141
T
Tachometer ........................................ 211
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Information .................................... 362
Tires/wheels ................................. 355
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 211
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Through-loading feature ................... 275
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 224
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336
Checking manually ........................ 335
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 334
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 314
Notes ............................................. 333
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 314
Recommended ............................... 332
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 339
Restarting ...................................... 338 Index 17

Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning message .......................... 338
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 312
Tire pressure not reached .............. 314
Tire pressure reached .................... 314
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 350
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349
Bar (definition) .............................. .3 48
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Characteristics .............................. 348
Checking ........................................ 329
Curb weight (definition) ................. 350
Definition of terms ......................... 348
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 250
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 351
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 349
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 348
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 349
General notes ................................ 355
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Information on driving .................... 328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 349
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 350
Load index ..................................... 347
Load index (definition) ................... 349
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 350
Maximum loaded vehicle weig ht
( d
efinition) ..................................... 349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350 MOExtended tires .......................... 330
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 351
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 350
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ........................................... 351
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 350
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 350
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 355
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 350
Total load limit (definition) ............. 351
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 357
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 325
Important safety notes .................. 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 322
Removing the towing eye ............... 323
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
To w ing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 32218
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