Preparing the vehicle
► Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away as possible from traffic.
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps .
► Apply the parking brake.
► Bring the front wheels into the straightahead position.
► Move the selector lever to position P.
► Switch off the engine.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
The steering wheel lock stays active for as long as the SmartKey is removed.
► All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so.
► Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should, for example, stand behind the barrier.
► Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic conditions when doing so.
► Close the driver's door.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In the following section, the
term "sliding sunroof" refers ...
Dashboard fuse box
Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cov ...
Tire tread
WARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction.
The tire is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk
of hydroplaning increases, in particula ...