Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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and in the "Tyre pressure" section
(
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page 184).
Operation with a trailer: the applicable
value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre
pressure value stated in the table inside the
fuel filler flap.
If tyre sizes are not specified, the tyre pres-
sures stated on the tyre pressure information
label apply for all tyres approved for this vehi-
cle.
Tyre pressure table
Example: tyre pressure information label
Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the
tyre pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre
does not permit any reliable conclusion about
the tyre pressure.
If possible, only correct tyre pressures when
the tyres are cold.
The tyres are cold:
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if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres
out of direct sunlight for at least three
hours and
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if the vehicle has not been driven further
than 1.6 km
Depending on the ambient temperature, the
speed you are driving at and the load on the
tyres, the tyre temperature and thus the tyre
pressure change by approximately 10 kPa
(0.1 bar/1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this into
account when checking the pressure of warm
tyres. Only correct the tyre pressure if it is too
low for the current operating conditions.
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or
too low can:
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shorten the service life of the tyres
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cause increased tyre damage
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have a negative effect on handling charac-
teristics and thus the driving safety (e.g.
aquaplaning)
i The tyre pressure values given for low
loads are minimum values which offer you
good ride comfort characteristics.
However, you can also use the values given
for higher loads. These are permissible and
will not adversely affect the running of the
vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tyre
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(
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page 159) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tyre.
Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tyres have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels of
differing dimensions can render the general
operating permit invalid.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the section on "Wheel chang-
ing and spare wheel fitting" (
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page 179).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
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Changing a wheel
Wheels and tyres