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Wheels and tires
Mobility
Wheels and tires
Pressure specifications
Vehicle equipment
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 176, contains all pressure specifications
for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐
perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐
proved tire sizes and recommended tire
brands. This information can be obtained from
your service center.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:
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Tire sizes of your vehicle.
Tire inflation pressure
Maximum permitted driving speed.
Safety information
Tire inflation pressures up to
100 mph/160 km/h
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
to page 176, and adjust as necessary.
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The service life of the tires.
Road safety.
Driving comfort.
Checking the pressure
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When the
tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐
sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a
month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐
serve this precaution, you may be driving on
tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition
that may not only compromise your vehicle's
driving stability, but also lead to tire damage
and the risk of an accident.◀
These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
After correcting the tire inflation pressure:
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Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
M5
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
255/40 R 100 V M 3.0 / 43
3.0 / 43
3.3 / 47
+S XL
3.0 / 43
255/35 R 97 V M
+S XL
255/40 R 100 V M 2.5 / 36
2.5 / 36
2.7 / 39
Front: 265/40
R 102 Y XL
2.6 / 37
-
-
+S XL
2.7 / 39
2.6 / 37
255/35 R 97 V M
+S XL
Rear: 295/35ZR19
(104Y) XL
Front: 265/40
R 102 Y XL
2.2 / 31
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-
Front:
265/35ZR20 (99Y)
XL
2.8 / 40
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-
2.2 / 31
2.8 / 40
Rear: 295/35ZR19
(104Y) XL
Rear: 295/30ZR20
(101Y) XL
Front:
265/35ZR20 (99Y)
XL
2.4 / 34
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-
2.4 / 34
Without speed limiter:
Tire size
Rear: 295/30ZR20
(101Y) XL
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
255/40 R 100 V M 3.0 / 43
3.0 / 43
3.3 / 47
+S XL
3.0 / 43
255/35 R 97 V M
+S XL
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
M5
With speed limiter:
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Tire age
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
DOT … 1013: the tire was manufactured in the
10th week 2013.
Front: 265/40
R 102 Y XL
3.0 / 43
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3.0 / 43
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
Rear: 295/35ZR19
(104Y) XL
Front:
265/35ZR20 (99Y)
XL
3.3 / 47
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
3.3 / 47
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
Rear: 295/30ZR20
(101Y) XL
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
Tire identification marks
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Tire size
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 1013
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
1013: tire age
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Wheels and tires
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Temperature grade for this tire
Tire damage
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
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Unusual vibrations during driving.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
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Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Recommended tire brands
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting
Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be
obtained from your service center.
New tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
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Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Mobility System
Notes
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Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
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Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do
provide better winter traction than summer
tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐
formance as winter tires.
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Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.
If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field
of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
bottle and apply it to the steering wheel.
Storage
The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel in the cargo area.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Sealant bottle
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when us‐
ing different types of tires.
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Sealant bottle, arrow 1.
Filling hose, arrow 2.
Note the use-by date on the sealant bottle.
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3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐
nector of the sealing bottle.
Compressor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Holder for bottle
Compressor
4. Insert the sealant bottle on the compressor
housing in an upright position.
Connector/cable for socket
Connection hose
On/off switch
Inflation pressure dial
Reduce inflation pressure
Filling the tire with sealant
1. Shake the sealant bottle.
5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant bottle
onto the valve of the defective wheel.
2. Pull the connection hose fully out of the
compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
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6. With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.
If a tire pressure of 2 bar is not reached:
1. Switch off the compressor.
2. Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.
3. Drive forward and back to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
4. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If an inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant bot‐
tle from the wheel.
7. With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, switch on the compressor.
2. Unscrew the compressor connection hose
from the sealant bottle.
3. Connect the sealant bottle filling hose that
was previously connected to the valve to
the vacant connector on the sealant bottle.
This prevents left-over sealant from escap‐
ing from the bottle.
4. Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable
material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.
5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
Distributing the sealant
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the in‐
flation pressure may sporadically reach approx.
5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor in this
phase.
Immediately drive approx. to ensure that the
sealant is evenly distributed in the tire.
Do not exceed a speed of .
Do not drop below if possible.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1. Stop at a suitable location.
2. Screw the connection hose of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve.
3. Insert the connector into the power socket
in the vehicle interior.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
4. Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
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Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, switch
on the compressor.
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To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 102.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 100.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant bot‐
tle of the Mobility System as soon as possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of your
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
255/40 R 19
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, if necessary
briefly activate M Dynamic Mode.
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