Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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After you have driven for a few minutes, the
tyre pressure loss warning system monitors
the set tyre pressures of all the tyres.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Notes on tyre pressure (
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page 409)
Wheel change
Notes on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognise dangers.
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect dimensions of wheels and tyres
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension
components may become damaged.
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Always replace wheels and tyres with
those that fulfil the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
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Designation
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Type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
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Designation
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Manufacturer
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Type
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WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐
ing the specified tyre load-bearing capa‐
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tyre load-bearing
capacity or the permissible speed rating may
lead to tyre damage and to the tyres burst‐
ing.
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Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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Observe the tyre load-bearing capacity
rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
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NOTE Damage to vehicle and tyres due
to non-approved tyre types and sizes
For safety reasons, only use wheels, tyres
and accessories which have been approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
These tyres have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, e.g. ABS or
ESP
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, and are marked as follows:
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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
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MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-flat tyres only for certain wheels)
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MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer‐
tain AMG tyres)
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
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