Tire characteristics
This information describes the type of tire cord and the number of layers in sidewall 1 and under tire tread 2.
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.
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Headlamps and indicator lamps
fogged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
► Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moistur ...
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
■ ...
Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible
at approximately 1/16 inches (1.6 mm), we
recommend ...