display MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 User Guide

Display message ............................ 299
General notes .................................. 42
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual switch off ............................ 42
Opening the hood ............................ 43
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185
IIgnition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 357
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 119
Emergency lighting ........................ 119
Manual control ............................... 119
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 369
Using ............................................. 410
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 379
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 146
SmartKey ....................................... 145
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 314
Locking ............................................ 79 Removing the Start/Stop button ... 147
Start function ................................... 80
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 161
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 229
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 277
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control (display message) ...... 302
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 202
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 293
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 294
Light sensor (display message) ....... 294
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
High beam flasher .......................... 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Standing lamps .............................. 11512
Index

Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 329
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 275
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 303
Off-road gear ................................. 239
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 239
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 292
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 104
Luxury head restraints ..................... 103
M
M+S tires ............................................ 389
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 363
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 173
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 273
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 348
Display message ............................ 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 349
Downloading routes ....................... 351
Emergency call .............................. 346
General notes ................................ 345
Geo fencing ................................... 352 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 350
MB info call button ........................ 348
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 350
Remote vehicle locking .................. 350
Roadside Assistance button .......... 347
Search & Send ............................... 349
Self-test ......................................... 346
Speed alert .................................... 351
System .......................................... 345
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 352
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 350
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 330
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 269
Memory function ............................... 113
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 224
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 199
General notes ................................ 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 229
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
R e ar view camera .......................... 217
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 226
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 280
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Index 13

Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 431
Installation ..................................... 431
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Transmission output (maximum) .... 431
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 370
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 412
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Preparing the vehicle .................... .4 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 410
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 409
MP3
Operation ....................................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 65
Permanent display ......................... 274
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 264
Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 268
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 144
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 9
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59 Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 266
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 443
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 188
Checklist before driving off-road .... 188
Fording depth ................................ 442
General information ....................... 187
Important safety notes .................. 186
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 444
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 237
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 237
Off-road drive program .................. 238
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 238
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the CO MAND d isplay ... 241
O ff-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 235
DSR ............................................... 236
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 239
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 6714
Index

Off-road ESP ®
................................. .7 3
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 237
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 237
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 276
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .2 77
Assistance menu ........................... 271
Audio menu ................................... 269
Convenience submenu .................. 275
Display messages .......................... 280
Displaying a service message ....... .3 60
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Factory settings submenu ............. 276
HYBRID menu ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 263
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 274
Lighting submenu .......................... 275
Menu overview .............................. 266
Message memory .......................... 280
Navigation menu ............................ 268
On and Offroad menu .................... 276
Operation ....................................... 264
RACETIMER ................................... 277
Service menu ................................. 273
Settings menu ............................... 273
Standard display ............................ 266
Telephone menu ............................ 270
Trip menu ...................................... 266
Vehicle submenu ........................... 275
Video DVD operation ..................... 270
Online access to the vehicle
Data protection .............................. 177
Functions ....................................... 178
General information ....................... 177
Internet .......................................... 178
Opening the fuel filler flap
(PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) ............ 164
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipme nt ........................... 26
Outside te mpe rature display ........... 264
Overhead control panel ..................... .4 0
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ........................... .4 32
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 363
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 98
Operating ......................................... 97
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Reversing feature ............................ .9 6
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 179
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .............................. .1 12
Rear view camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 284
Electric parking brake .................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 115
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 212
Driving system ............................... 210
Function/notes ............................ .2 10Index 15

Important safety notes .................. 210
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Range of the sensors .................... .2 10
Trailer towing ................................. 210
Warning display ............................. 211
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 290
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problem (malfunction) ................... 290
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 367
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 250
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 247
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 248
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 250
Driving tips .................................... 252
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 251
ECO start/stop function ................ 253
Electric motor (power display) ....... 245
Electrical energy generated
(Audio 20) ...................................... 250
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) ..................................... 250
Energy flow display ........................ 247
Fuel consumption .......................... 250
Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ......... 250
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ........ 250
General notes ................................ 242
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) .......................................... 247
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 244
HYBRID menu ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 242
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ............................................... 245
Instrument cluster overview .......... 245
Noiseless start ............................... 250
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
Operating mode ............................. 246 Overrun mode ................................ 253
Pa rking .......................................... 254
P o wer display (electric motor) ....... 245
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 256
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 255
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 256
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 255
Pulling away ................................... 251
READY display ............................... 250
Recuperative Brake System ........... 242
Resetting the values (Audio 20) ..... 250
Resetting the values (COMAND) .... 250
Route-based operating strategy ..... 253
Shifting manually ........................... 251
Starting .......................................... 250
When the vehicle is stationary ....... 252
Power locks ......................................... 86
Power washers .................................. 363
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via
SmartKey)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 140
Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time
General notes ................................ 140
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Setting departure time ................... 141
Pre-entry climate control via key
General notes ................................ 139
Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey
Activating/deactivating ................. 139
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 287
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 74
Important safety notes .................... 7416
Index

Warning lamp ................................. 327
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ........................... .2 88
Operation ......................................... 59
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 148
Trailer ............................................ 149
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 148
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 277
Radiator cover ................................... 357
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Reading lamp ..................................... 118
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 333
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 42
Setting the temperature ................ 134
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 293
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 365 Display in the multimedia system .. 218
Function/notes ............................ .2 17
Switching on/off ........................... 218
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 111
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 44
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 440
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 162
Refueling process .......................... 163
Refueling process (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) ........................... 163
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 352
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 353
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 119
Important safety notes .................. 119
Overview of bulb types .................. 120
Re moving/rep lacing the cover
( front wheel arch) .......................... 120
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 297
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 138
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 288
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45 Index 17

Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 96
Roller sunblinds ............................... 97
Side windows ................................... 91
Sliding sunroof ................................. 96
Tailgate ............................................ 87
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 293
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 97
Rear side windows ......................... 341
Roof carrier ........................................ 338
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 368
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 441
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 268
SSafety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Hybrid drive system ......................... 42
see Occupant safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 269
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 368
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 276
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49 Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 102
Cleaning the cover ......................... 367
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 101
Overview ........................................ 101
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Seat ventilation problem ................ 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 104
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 106
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 95
Securing hooks .................................. 334
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 367
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 365
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 273
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 438
Coolant (engine) ............................ 438
DEF special additives ..................... 436
Engine oil ....................................... 437
Fuel ................................................ 434
Important safety notes .................. 433
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sy s-
tem) ............................................... 440
Washer fluid ................................... 439
Setting the air distribution ............... 135
Setting the airflow ............................ 135
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 273
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 274
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 276
On-board computer ....................... 273
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 277
Side impact air bag ............................. 5118
Index

Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 294
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ......... .9 2
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 5
Resettin g ........................................ .9 3
Reversin g feature ............................ .9 1
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............ .8 0
Checking the battery ...................... .8 1
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Dis play message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 8
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................ .8 3
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ............ ......... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Snow chains
Informat ion .................................... 390
Sockets
Center console .............................. 343
General notes ................................ 343
Luggage compartment .................. .3 43
Rear compartment ......................... 343
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 263
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 74
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 147
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering
Display message ............................ 313
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 308
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 107
Steering wheel heating .................. 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 277
Stowage areas ................................... 329
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 330
Center console .............................. 331
C e
nter console (rear) ..................... 331
Cup holders ................................... 339
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 331
Glove box ....................................... 330
Important safety information ......... 330
Stowage net ................................... 331
Stowage net ....................................... 331Index 19

Summer tires .................................... .3 89
Sun visor ............................................ 340
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .2 09
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 277
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 138
TTachometer ........................................ 263
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 312
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle .............. .9 0
Opening dimensions ..................... .4 41
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 88
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Power closing .................................. 86
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 433
Emergency spare wheel ................. 430
Information ................................... .4 31
Tires/wheels ................................. 413
Trailer loads ................................... 445
Vehicle data ................................... 441
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 270
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Number from the phone book ....... .2 70
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 270 Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 264
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 77
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 273
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 77
Outside temperature ..................... .2 64
Setting (climate control) ................ 134
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 277
Through-loading feature ................... 332
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 277
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 394
Checking manually ........................ 393
Displ ay message ............................ 309
Ma xi
mum ....................................... 393
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 373
Notes ............................................. 392
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 373
Recommended ............................... 390
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 393
Important safety notes .................. 394
Restarting ...................................... 394
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 396
Function/notes ............................ .3 94
General notes ................................ 394
Important safety notes .................. 395
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 397
Restarting ...................................... 397
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning message .......................... 396
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 371
Storage location ............................ 369
Tire pressure not reached .............. 373
Tire pressure reached .................... 373
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 40720
Index

Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 406
Bar (definition) ............................... 406
Changing a wheel .......................... 408
Characteristics .............................. 406
Checking ........................................ 388
Curb weight (definition) ................. 407
Definition of terms ......................... 406
Direction of rotation ...................... 409
Display message ............................ 309
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 408
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 406
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 405
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 406
General notes ................................ 413
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 407
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 407
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 407
Important safety notes .................. 387
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 406
Information on driving .................... 387
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 407
Labeling (overview) ........................ 403
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 408
Load index ..................................... 405
Load index (definition) ................... 407
M+S tires ....................................... 389
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 407
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 407
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 407
Maximum tire load ......................... 405
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 407
MOExtended tires .......................... 389
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 408
PSI (pounds per sq uare inch) (def-
i
nition) ........................................... 407 Replacing ....................................... 408
Service life ..................................... 388
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 408
Speed rating (definition) ................ 407
Storing ........................................... 409
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 406
Temperature .................................. 402
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 408
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 407
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 407
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 406
Tire size (data) ............................... 413
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 403
Tire tread ....................................... 388
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 407
Total load limit (definition) ............. 408
Traction ......................................... 402
Traction (definition) ....................... 408
Tread wear ..................................... 402
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 408
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 401
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 406
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 408
Wheel and tire combination ........... 414
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 406
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 383
Important safety notes .................. 381
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 445
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 366
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 259
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 261
Driving tips .................................... 257
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety notes .................. 256
Installing the ball coupling ............. 258
Lights display message .................. 292
Mo u nting dimensions .................... 444 Index 21