264 Vehicle careWheels and tyresTyre condition, wheel conditionDrive over edges slowly and at rightangles if possible. Driving over sharpedges can cause tyre and wheeldamage. Do not trap tyres on the kerbwhen parking.Regularly check the wheels fordamage. Seek the assistance of aworkshop in the event of damage orunusual wear.Winter tyresWinter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.In accordance with country-specificregulations, affix the speed sticker inthe driver's field of view.5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon,Sports tourerTyre sizes 205/65 R16 are onlysuitable as winter tyres.All engines except A14XER,B14XER, B14NEL, B14NET,B14NET LPG, B16XER:Tyre sizes 215/50 R17 are onlysuitable as winter tyres.Tyre designationsE.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215 : tyre width, mm60 : cross-section ratio (tyre heightto tyre width), %R : belt type: RadialRF : type: RunFlat16 : wheel diameter, inches95 : load index e.g. 95 is equivalentto 690 kgH : speed code letterSpeed code letter:Q : up to 100 mphS : up to 112 mphT : up to 118 mphH : up to 130 mphV : up to 150 mphW : up to 168 mphChoose a tyre appropriate for themaximum speed of your vehicle.The maximum speed is achievable atkerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus125 kg payload. Optional equipmentcould reduce the maximum speed ofthe vehicle.Performance 3 300.Directional tyresFit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rollingdirection is indicated by a symbol(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.Tyre pressureCheck the pressure of cold tyres atleast every 14 days and before anylong journey. Do not forget the sparewheel. This also applies to vehicleswith tyre pressure monitoring system.Unscrew the valve cap.
