156 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 ofa workshop in the event of damage orunusual wear.TyresDirectional 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.The following applies to tyres fittedopposing the rolling direction:■ Driveability may be affected. Havethe defective tyre renewed orrepaired as soon as possible.■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.■ Drive particularly carefully on wetand snow-covered road surfaces.Winter tyresWinter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.Tyres of size 205/60R16 arepermitted as winter tyres.Tyres of size 215/55R17 and225/45R18 are not permitted aswinter tyres.In accordance with country-specificregulations, affix the speed sticker inthe driver's field of view.Tyre designationsE.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215 = Tyre width, mm60 = Cross-section ratio (tyreheight to tyre width), %R = Belt type: RadialRF = Type: RunFlat16 = Wheel diameter, inches95 = Load index e.g. 95 isequivalent to 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 mphTyre pressureAlthough your vehicle has anintegrated tyre pressure monitoringsystem, you should check the tyrepressure of your cold tyres at leastevery 14 days and before any longjourney.
