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Mobility
Wheels and tires
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Hints
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
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Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.
Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.
Run-flat tires
Label
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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.
Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.
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The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Storage
Changing run-flat tires
The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Mobility System
The concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
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Sealing container
Filling the tire with sealant
1. Shake the sealing container.
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Sealing container, arrow 1.
Filling hose, arrow 2.
2. Pull the connection hose fully out of the
compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor
3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐
nector of the sealant container.
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Holder for bottle
Compressor
Connector/cable for socket
Connection hose
On/off reel
Inflation pressure dial
Reduce inflation pressure
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Wheels and tires
4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐
pressor housing in an upright position.
7. With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, reel on the compressor.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer onto the tire valve of the defective
wheel.
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
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.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
6. With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1. Switch off the compressor.
2. Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.
3. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐
tribute the sealant in the tire.
4. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.
2. Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant container.
3. Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer previously connected to the tire
valve with the available connector on the
sealant container.
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This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐
ing from the container.
Snow chains
4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐
ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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225/55 R 17.
245/45 R 18.
245/40 R 19.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1. Stop at a suitable location.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
2. Screw the connection hose of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.
3. Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
4. Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
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Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
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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.
Snow chain detection
The concept
When using snow chains, settings should be
made via the iDrive for the snow chains being
applied.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
The snow chain detection system supports
you by automatically showing the detected
state on the Control Display.
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Wheels and tires
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
Activating the status
1. "Settings"
2. "Tire chains"
3. "Tire chains installed"
Automatic detection
If functioning properly:
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Snow chains are mounted. Settings are not
activated
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After you drive a short distance, a Check
Control message is shown and the state is
activated automatically.
Confirm the automatic activation.
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Snow chains are not mounted. Settings are
activated
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At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, a Check
Control message is displayed. Deactivate
the status manually.
If not functioning properly:
Snow chains are mounted. Settings are not
activated
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A Check Control message is not displayed.
The automatic detection system is mal‐
functioning. Activate the status manually.
Activating/deactivating rear axle
steering
If the status indicating that snow chains are in
use is activated, the rear axle steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle
steering is activated again, even though snow
chains are in use.
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