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285/65 R16C RA
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LT245/75 R16
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LT215/85 R16
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you stay
within a wheel size category when changing a
tire. In this way, you avoid recoding the control
units.
If you change the wheel size of your vehicle, for
instance when changing wheels for winter opera-
tion, check it is assigned to the correct wheel size
category. If the wheel size category changes, you
must have your vehicle's control units recoded at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Otherwise, the display accuracy of the speedome-
ter and the odometer will be outside the legally
prescribed tolerance. It may also be lower, i.e. the
current road speed is then higher than the speed
shown on the speedometer. If a deviation is out-
side the range of tolerance, driving safety systems
and driving systems may be operationally impaired
or may detect a malfunction and switch them-
selves off.
Information on the direction of the tires' rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro-
planing. You will only gain these benefits if the cor-
rect direction of rotation is observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
You may also install a spare wheel against the
direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction
on use as well as the speed limitation specified on
the spare wheel.
Observe the following when storing wheels:
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Wheels that have been removed should be
stored in a cool, dry and, if possible, dark
place.
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Protect the tires from oil, grease and fuel.
Overview of tire-change tool kit
Required tire-changing tools may include, for
example:
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Jack
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Wheel wrench
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You will find the maximum load capacity of the
jack stated on the adhesive label attached to
the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a mal-
function, please contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
Vehicles with rear wheel drive
The tire-change tool kit is located in stowage com-
partment
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above the step of the front passenger
door and in the stowage compartment in the foot-
well on the front passenger side.
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The tire-change tool kit is available.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the
transmission to position
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Switch off the vehicle.
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Make sure that the vehicle cannot be switched
on.
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Take the vehicle tool kit from the footwell on
the co-driver side (
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