Important safety notes
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WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
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
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive with a flat tyre. Immediately
replace the flat tyre with your spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor-
rectly can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
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suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
Further information regarding wheels and tyres
can be found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"
(
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page 246).
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Information on tyre pressure can be found:
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on the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(
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page 109)
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under "Tyre pressure" (
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page 238)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of spacer
plates or brake dust shields. This invalidates the
general operating permit for the vehicle.
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Further information on wheels and tyres can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop.
Operation
Information on driving
When the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tyre
pressures and adjust them prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-
ing to one side. This may indicate that the
wheels or tyres are damaged. If you suspect that
a tyre is defective, reduce your speed immedi-
ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to
check the wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden
tyre damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no signs of
damage, have the tyres and wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure not to
squash the tyre. If you cannot avoid driving over
obstacles, e.g. kerbs, do so slowly and at an
obtuse angle only. You could otherwise damage
the wheel rims and tyres.
Regular checking of wheels and tyres
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WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Check wheels and tyres for damage at least
once a month. Check wheels and tyres after
driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
Operation
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Wheels
and
tyres
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