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Wheels and tyres
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Sno
w c
h
ains on the temporary spare wheel
are not permitted ›››
page 41.
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After mounting the spare wheel or the tem-
porary spare wheel, check the tyre pressure
as soon as possible ››› page 203.
It is advisable to check the spare wheel or
temporary spare wheel tyre pressure when
checking the rest of the vehicle wheels at
least once a month. The spare wheel should
have the highest pressure allowed for the ve-
hicle ››› page 203. The sticker situated on the
temporary spare wheel shows the tyre pres-
sure.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or the
temporar
y spare wheel can cause loss of ve-
hicle control, producing collisions or other
serious accidents and injury.
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Never use the spare wheel or the temporary
spare wheel if it is damaged or worn to the
wear indicator.
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In some vehicles the spare wheel is smaller
than the original tyres. This can be seen on a
sticker showing the text “80 km/h” and
“50 mph”. This text indicates the maximum
velocity permitted for this type of tyre.
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Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Avoid powerful acceleration, hard braking
and taking corners at high speed.
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Never drive more than 200 km with a tem-
porary spare wheel fitted to the drive axle.
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Repl
ace the temporary spare wheel for a
normal wheel as soon as possible. The com-
pact temporary spare wheel is only intended
for temporary use over short distances.
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The temporary spare wheel must always be
secured with the factory supplied wheel
bolts.
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You should never use more than one tem-
porary spare wheel.
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After mounting the temporary spare wheel,
check the tyre pressure as soon as possible
››› page 203.
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Snow chains on the temporary spare wheel
are not permitted.
Note
Wherever possible, secure the spare wheel,
temporar
y spare wheel or the replaced wheel
safely in the luggage compartment. In vehi-
cles with anti-puncture kit, it is not possible
to secure the defective wheel.
Tyre code
Fig. 178 Universal code on tyres
Radial
Rim di
amet
er c
ode
Load index & speed rating
DOT tyre identification number
Severe snow conditions
Tyre ply composition and materials used
Max. load rating
Treadwear, traction and temperature
grades
Max. permissible inflation pressure
Passenger car tyre
Nominal width of tyre in millimetres
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