Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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Underinflated or overinflated tires
Underinflation
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WARNING
Tires with pressure that is too low can
overheat and burst as a consequence. In
addition, they also suffer from excessive and/
or irregular wear, which can severely impair
the braking properties and the driving
characteristics. There is a risk of an accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the
tires, including the spare wheel.
Underinflated tires may:
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overheat, leading to tire defects
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have an adverse effect on handling
characteristics
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wear quickly and unevenly
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have an adverse effect on fuel consumption
Overinflation
G
WARNING
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst
because they are damaged more easily by
road debris, potholes etc. In addition, they
also suffer from irregular wear, which can
severely impair the braking properties and the
driving characteristics. There is a risk of an
accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all the
tires, including the spare wheel.
Overinflated tires may:
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increase the braking distance
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have an adverse effect on handling
characteristics
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wear quickly and unevenly
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have an adverse effect on ride comfort
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be more susceptible to damage
Maximum tire pressures
:
Example: maximum permissible tire
pressure
Never exceed the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure. Always observe the
recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
when adjusting the tire pressure
(
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page 529).
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on tire pressure
(
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page 529).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
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on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar
(
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page 537)
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on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (
Y
page 153)
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in the "Tire pressure information" section
(
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page 529)
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Tire pressure
Wheels and tires