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Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in
certain regions and areas of operation can be
highly beneficial.
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Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres) and the same make.
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Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle
(left and right).
It is only permissible to fit a different wheel
size in the event of a flat tyre in order to drive
to the specialist workshop.
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Do not make any modifications to the brake
system, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of shims or brake dust shields is not
permitted and may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit.
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Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped with
functioning sensors for the tyre pressure mon-
itoring system.
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At temperatures below 7 °C use winter tyres
or all-season tyres marked
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M+S for all
wheels.
Winter tyres provide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
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For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tyres fitted.
If the tyre's maximum speed is below that of
the vehicle, this must be indicated by an
appropriate label in the driver's field of vision.
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Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
first 100 km.
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Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
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When replacing with tyres that do not feature
run-flat characteristics: vehicles with
MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tyres
that do not feature run-flat characteristics,
e.g. winter tyres.
For more information on wheels and tyres, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tyre pressure (
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page 469)
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Tyre pressure table (
/
page 470)
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
(
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page 482)
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WARNING Risk of injury through different
wheel sizes
Interchanging the front and rear wheels can
severely impair the driving characteristics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo-
nents may also be damaged.
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Only interchange the front and rear
wheels if the wheels and tyres have the
same dimensions.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres have different dimensions can
render the general operating permit invalid.
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Summary of Contents for EQS Saloon 2021
Page 9: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit...
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Page 13: ...Standard driver s display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
Page 17: ...14 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 19: ...16 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 23: ...20 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...
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