Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Life of tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:
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Driving style
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Tire pressure
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Distance driven
Direction of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advantag-
es, such as better aquaplaning perfor-
mance. To benefit, however, you must
make sure that the tires rotate in the direc-
tion specified.
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the in-
tended direction of tire rotation.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Correct the tire pressure only when tires
are cold.
Regularly check your tire pressure at inter-
vals of no more than 14 days.
If the tires are warm you should only cor-
rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur-
rent operating conditions.
A table on the fuel filler flap lists the spec-
ified tire inflation pressures for warm and
cold tires as well as for various operating
conditions.
Warning!
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Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
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Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.
Warning!
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If the tire pressure repeatedly drops
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check the tires for punctures from for-
eign objects
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check to see whether air is leaking from
the valves or from around the rim
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