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Operation
Tires and wheels
Tread depth
Do not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are
sharply reduced at tread depths of less
than
1
/
8
in (3 mm).
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and
become visible at a tread depth of approx-
imately
1
/
16
in (1.6 mm), at which point the
tire is considered worn and should be
replaced.
Recommended minimum tire tread depth:
앫
Summer tires
1
/
8
in (3 mm)
앫
Winter tires
1
/
6
in (4 mm)
1
TWI (Tread Wear Indicator)
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
Storing tires
Cleaning tires
Warning!
G
Although the applicable federal motor safety
laws consider a tire to be worn when the
treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible at
approximately
1
/
16
in (1.6 mm), we recom-
mend that you do not allow your tires to
wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches
1
/
8
in (3 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply
reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
!
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.
!
Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Summary of Contents for 2007 G 500
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Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...
Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 35: ...34 At a glance Storage compartments...
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Page 38: ...37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
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Page 68: ...67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
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