Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

Page: 361 / 502

&
WARNING Risk of accident due to too
low a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
#
Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
R
Tire malfunctions as a result of overheating
R
Impaired handling characteristics
R
Irregular wear
R
Increased fuel consumption
& WARNING Risk of accident due to too
high a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can
burst.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
#
Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
R
Increased braking distance
R
Impaired handling characteristics
R
Irregular wear
R
Impaired driving comfort
R
Susceptibility to damage
& WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐
ted pressure drop in the tires
The wheels, valves or tires could be dam‐
aged.
Too low a tire pressure can lead to the tires
bursting.
#
Examine the tires for foreign objects.
#
Check whether the tire has a puncture
or the valve has a leak.
#
If you are unable to rectify the damage,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
You can find information on tire pressure for the
vehicle's factory-installed tires on the following
labels:
R
Tire and Loading Information placard on the
B‑pillar of your vehicle (
/
page 364).
R
Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel
filler flap (
/
page 360).
Observe the maximum tire pressure
(
/
page 370).
Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. The outer appearance of a tire does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire
pressure.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐
tem: You can also check the tire pressure using
the on-board computer.
Wheels and tires 359