These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP
®
,and are marked as follows:
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MO =Mercedes-Benz Original
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MOE =Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
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MO1 =Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition,
when driving with aload, tire dimension var-
iations could cause the tires to come into
contact with the bodywork and axle compo-
nents. This could result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels
or accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
!
Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz,since previ-
ous damage cannot alwaysbedetected on
retreaded tires. As aresult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires
if you have no information about their previ-
ous usage.
The recommended pressures for various oper-
ating conditions can be found:
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on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
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in the tire pressure table on the fuel filler
flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
(Y page 271).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nancerecommendations of the tire manufac-
turer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
equip the vehicle:
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with tires of the same size on agiven axle
(left and right)
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with the same type of tires at agiven time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Exception: it is permissible to mount adif-
ferent type or make in the event of aflat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 254).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with aTIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is thereforerecommended that you addition-
ally equip your vehicle with aTIREFIT kit if you
mount tires that do not feature run-flat charac-
teristics, e.g. winter tires. ATIREFIT kit may be
obtained from aqualified specialist workshop.
Emergency sparewheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergencyspare
wheel and the wheel to be replaced may dif-
fer. Mountinganemergencyspare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris-
tics. There is arisk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
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adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
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never mount more than one spare wheel
or emergencyspare wheel that differs in
size.
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only use aspare wheel or emergency
spare wheel of adifferent size briefly.
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do not switch ESP
®
off.
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have aspare wheel or emergencyspare
wheel of adifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimen-
sions as well as the tire type must be cor-
rect.
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Emergency sparewheel
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