Always protect tires against all contact with
oil, grease, and solvents.
Do not leave tires in plastic bags.
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.
Runflat tires
Principle
Runflat tires permit continued driving un-
der limited conditions even in the event of a
complete tire pressure loss.
General information
The wheels are composed of tires that are
self-supporting to a limited degree.
The reinforcement of the sidewall allows
the tire to remain drivable to a limited de-
gree in the event of a tire pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driv-
ing with a flat tire.
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a
runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres-
sure; for instance, reduced directional sta-
bility when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Identification
Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon
containing the letters RSC marked on the
tire sidewall.
Repairing a flat tire
Safety precautions
– Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
– Turn on the hazard warning system.
– Secure the vehicle against rolling away
by setting the parking brake.
– Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion and engage the steering wheel lock.
– Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-
side the hazardous area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.
– If necessary, set up a warning triangle
at an appropriate distance.
Tire repair set
Principle
With the tire repair set, minor tire damage
can be sealed temporarily to enable contin-
ued driving.
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