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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 180
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 289
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .312
Display in the multimedia system .. 198
Function/notes .............................1 97
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 124
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 206
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 209
Trailer towing ................................. 211
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 256
Exiting a parking space .................. 192
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189 Parking .......................................... 191
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 185
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 371
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 182
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 50
Display message ............................ 244
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Side imp act a
ir bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air filter (display message) .............. 252
AIR FLOW ........................................... 126
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Rear ............................................... 132
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the center air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 70
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 70
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AMGAdaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 185
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....2 31
Approach/departure angle .............. 167
Ashtray ............................................... 288
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 27
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 27
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 06
Hiding a service message .............. 306
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 306
Service message ............................ 306
Special service requirements ......... 307
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 70
Function ...........................................7 0
Switching off the alarm .................... 70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 200
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 307
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 139
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 139
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 145
Changing gear ............................... 145
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 261
Drive program ................................ 147
Drive program display .................... 143
Driving tips .................................... 145 DYNAMIC SELECT control
ler ......... 142
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 144
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Gliding mode ................................. 146
Kickdown ....................................... 146
Manual shifting .............................. 147
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 137
Starting the engine ........................ 136
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 147
Transmission position display ........ 143
Transmission positions .................. 145
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 376
B
Bag hook ............................................ 283
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 213
Removing ....................................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 322
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 320
Jump starting ................................. 323
Overview ........................................ 320
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Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 255
Notes/function .............................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 153
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 370
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 371
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 371
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 158
Riding tips ...................................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 315
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 312
Car wash ........................................ 307
Carpets .......................................... 314 Display ........................................... 313
Exhaust pipe .................................. 312
Exterior lights ................................ 311
Gear or selector lever .................... 313
Interior ........................................... 313
Matte finish ................................... 309
Notes ............................................. 307
Paint .............................................. 309
Plastic trim .................................... 313
Power washer ................................ 309
Rear view camera .......................... 311
Roof lining ...................................... 314
Seat belt ........................................ 314
Seat cover ..................................... 313
Sensors ......................................... 311
Side running board ........................ 311
Steering wheel ............................... 313
Trim pieces .................................... 313
Washing by hand ........................... 308
Wheels ........................................... 310
Windows ........................................ 310
Wiper blades .................................. 310
Wooden trim .................................. 313
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 281
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 284
Opening/closing ............................ 284
Stowage well (under) ..................... 284
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 283
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 225
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 230
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ....................................... 56
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Child-proof locksImportant safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .59
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 288
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .311
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 12
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 122
Controlling automatically ...............1 26
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 121
Ionization ....................................... 130
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Overview of systems ......................1 18
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Rear control panel ......................... 122
Refrigerant ..................................... 373
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373
Setting the air distribution ............. 127
Setting the air vents ......................1 31
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 126
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ....... ..................................... 130
Sw
itching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 28Coat hooks
......................................... 284
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 363
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 241
Operation/notes .............................. 63
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 305
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 31
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 11
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 113
Crosswind Assist ................................. 67
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 67
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 169
Activation conditions ..................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ....... ..................... 258
Dri
ving system ............................... 168
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 169
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Driving safetysystems
AB S(Anti-loc kBraking System) ...... .60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 61
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 63
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 182
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 197
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 206
Active Curve System ...................... 183
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 209
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
ADS ............................................... 182
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 185
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 200
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 170
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 177
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 193
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 202
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 145
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 133
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176 Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving ....................... 160
Driving in winter ............................. 164
Driving on flooded roads ................ 163
Driving on sand .............................. 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 163
Driving over obstacles ................... 167
Exhaust check ............................... 160
Fuel ................................................ 160
G
eneral .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 164
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 165
Off-road fording ............................. 164
Snow chains .................................. 333
Tire ruts ......................................... 167
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface ........................... 162
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 180
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 225
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 142
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 230
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 230
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 161
On-board computer ....................... 222
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 139
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 139
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Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 138
Introduction ................................... 138
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 360
Removing ....................................... 361
Storage location ............................ 361
Stowing .......................................... 361
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 50
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 274
Display message ............................ 249
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Engine number ............................... 367
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 323
Starting (important safety notes) ... 136
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 136
Starting via smartphone ................ 136
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 136
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 304
Additives ........................................ 371
Checking the oil level ..................... 303
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 251
Filling capacity ............................... 371 Notes about oil grades ................... 370
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 303
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Viscosity ........................................ 371
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating ................... 66
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 270
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaust check ................................... 160
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 312
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 280
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 316
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 315
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 301
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 281
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FordingOff-road ........................................ .164
On flooded roads ........................... 163
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 365
Two-way radio ................................ 365
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 369
Consumption statistics .................. 222
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 223
Displaying the range ......................2 23
Driving tips ....................................1 60
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 368
Important safety notes .................. 368
Low outside temperatures ............. 369
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Quality (diesel) ............................... 369
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 368
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 152
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 252
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 368
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 328
Before changing ............................. 328
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 328
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 329
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 329
Important safety notes .................. 328
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 301
General notes ................................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 00
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 299 Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 299
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 231
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................2 79
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 350
H
Hazard warning lamps ......................110
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98
Luxury .............................................. 97
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes .............................1 79
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 03
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 302
Opening ......................................... 302
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 70
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 303
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Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Rain closing feature .........................91
Reversin gfeature ............................ .90
Parcel shelf ........................................2 83
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 193
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 238
Electric parking brake .................... 158
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 188
Driving system ............................... 186
Function/notes .............................1 86
Important safety notes .................. 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 187
Trailer towing ................................. 186
Warning display ............................. 188
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 244
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problem (malfunction) ................... 244
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 313
Power locks ......................................... 80
Power washers .................................. 309
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 241 Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
W
arning lamp ................................. 276
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 242
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 137
Trailer ............................................ 138
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 137
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 232
Radiator cover ................................... 303
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 91
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 282
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 126
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Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 02
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 101
Steering wheel heating .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 280
Center console (rear) ..................... 280
Cup holders ................................... 285
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 280
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 279
Stowage net ................................... 280
Stowage net ....................................... 280
Summer tires ..................................... 332
Sun visor ............................................ 287
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 185
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 262
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 373 Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 367
Emergency spare wheel ................. 364
Information .................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 356
Trailer loads ................................... 376
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 263
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 226
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 220
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 220
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 281
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 259
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 335
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 319
Recommended ............................... 333
Tire pressure loss warning system
Genera l note
s ................................ 336
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Important safety notes .................. 337
Restarting ...................................... 337
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 339
Function/notes .............................3 37
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 338
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 340
Restarting ...................................... 340
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning message .......................... 339
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 315
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 317
Storage location ............................ 315
Tire pressure not reached .............. 318
Tire pressure reached .................... 319
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 350
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349
Bar (definition) ............................... 349
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Characteristics .............................. 349
Checking ........................................ 331
Curb weight (definition) ................. 350
Definition of terms ......................... 349
Direction of rotation ...................... 352
Display message ............................ 259
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 ................................ 356
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 350
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 350
Important safety notes .................. 330 Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Information on driving .................... 330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 350
Labeling (overview) ........................ 346
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 351
Load index ..................................... 348
Load index (definition) ................... 350
M+S tires ....................................... 332
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 350
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 350
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 348
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350
MOExtended tires .......................... 332
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 351
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 351
Service life ..................................... 331
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 350
Storing ........................................... 352
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 349
Temperature .................................. 345
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 350
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 350
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 356
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 331
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 350
Total load limit (definition) ............. 351
Traction ......................................... 345
Traction (definition) ....................... 351
Tread wear ..................................... 345
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................
351
Uni
form Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 344
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