Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Tires and wheels
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Install the valve cap.
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Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires
Underinflated tire inflation pressure
Underinflated tires can:
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cause excessive and uneven tire wear
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adversely affect fuel economy
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lead to tire failure from being
overheated
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adversely affect handling
characteristics
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If you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of
a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation
pressure with the tire gauge.
Warning!
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Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Warning!
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Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and /or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
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