Vehicle care 173To remove the tyre repair kit, open thetailgate and pull the floor cover handleupwards 3 66.CautionDo not allow objects to protrudeabove the top of the rear floorstorage compartment, to avoiddamage to the storage area andthe load compartment floor.Wheels 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.Tyres of size 215/70 R 16 arerecommended as winter tyres.In accordance with country-specificregulations, affix the speed sticker inthe driver's field of view.If winter tyres are installed that havenot been approved for your vehicle,Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system performance may be affected3 137. Seek the assistance of aworkshop regarding availability ofapproved winter tyres.If winter tyres are in use, thetemporary spare wheel may still befitted with a summer tyre. Vehicledriveability could be affected,especially on slippery road surfaces.Spare wheel 3 183.Tyre designationsE.g. 235/65 R 17 104 H235 = Tyre width, in mm65 = Cross-section ratio (tyreheight to tyre width), %R = Belt type: RadialRF = Type: RunFlat17 = Wheel diameter, in inches104 = Load index e.g. 91 isequivalent to 618 kgH = Speed code letterSpeed code letter:Q = up to 100 mphS = up to 112 mphT = up to 118 mphH = up to 130 mph
