Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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At temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win‐
ter tires or all-season tires marked M+S for
all wheels.
Winter tires bearing the
i snowflake sym‐
bol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road condi‐
tions.
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For M+S tires, only use tires with the same
tread.
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tire mounted.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum speed,
this must be indicated in an appropriate label
in the driver's field of vision.
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Break-in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km).
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Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
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When replacing with tires that do not fea‐
ture run-flat characteristics: vehicles with
MOExtended tires are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tires
that do not feature run-flat characteristics,
e.g. winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, con‐
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (
→
page 312)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
(
→
page 319)
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Tire pressure table (
→
page 314)
Notes on rotating wheels
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WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐
ent wheel sizes
Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tires have different dimensions
may severely impair the driving characteris‐
tics.
The wheel brakes or wheel suspension com‐
ponents may also be damaged.
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tires are of the same dimen‐
sions.
The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
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Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
the tire
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Rear wheels wear more in the center of the
tire
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, rotate the tires every
3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10000 km),
depending on the wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
It is imperative to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Wheel change" when doing so.
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