Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you installwheels and tires withincorrect
dimensions, theservicebrakeorwheelsus-
pension componentsmay be damaged.
Thereisariskofanaccident.
Always replace wheels and tires withones
that comply withthe specificationsofthe
original part.
When replacing wheels, pay attention to the:
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Designation
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Model
When replacing tires,pay attention to the:
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Designation
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Manufacturer
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Model
G
WARNING
Aflat tire will severely affectthe driving
characteristics as well as thesteering and
braking of thevehicle. Thereisariskofan
accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
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Do notdriveonwithaflat tire.
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Change theflat tire immediately withan
emergencysparewheelorsparewheel.
Alternatively, consult aqualified specialist
workshop.
Tires withrun-flat characteristics:
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Observethe information and warning
notesonMOExtended tires (run-flat tires).
Accessories that are notapprovedfor your
vehiclebyMercedes-Benzorare notbeing
used correctlycan impair theoperating safety.
Before purchasing and usingnon-approved
accessories, visit aqualified specialist work-
shopand ask about:
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suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
Further information regarding wheels and tires
can be foundunder "Wheel/tire combinations"
(Y page 293).
You can ask for information regarding permit-
tedwheel/tire combinationsatanauthorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Information on tire pressurecan be found:
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on theTireand Loading Information placard
on theB-pillar on thedriver'sside
(Y page 280)
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in thetirepressuretable in thefuel filler flap
(Y page 133)
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in the"Tirepressure" section
Operation
Information on driving
Checkthe tire pressurewhen thevehicleis
heavily laden and adjust priortoatrip.
While driving,pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handlingcharacteristics,
e.g. pullingtoone side.This may indicatethat
thewheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pectthatatireisdefective, reduce your speed
immediately. Stop thevehicleassoonaspos-
sible to checkthe wheels and tires for dam-
age. Hidden tire damagecould also be causing
theunusual handlingcharacteristics.Ifyou
findnosignsofdamage, havethe tires and
wheels checkedataqualified specialist work-
shop.
When parking your vehicle, makesurethatthe
tires do notget deformed by thecurborother
obstacles. If they cannotbeavoided, drive
overobstacles suchascurbs slowly and at an
obtuse angle. Otherwise, you may damagethe
wheels or tires.
Regularchecking of wheels and tires
G
WARNING
Damaged tires can causetireinflation pres-
sureloss.Asaresult,you could lose control
of your vehicle. Thereisariskofaccident.
Checkthe tires regularly for signsofdam-
age and replace any damaged tires immedi-
ately.
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Operation
Wheels and tires
