Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Руководство пользователя

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Caution!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the
brakes by shifting into “ 3 ” or “ 2 ” .
This helps prevent overheating of
the brakes and reduces brake pad
wear. Do not exceed engine speed
limits. Refer to Technical Data for
downshift points.
After hard braking, it is advisable
to drive on for some time, rather
than immediately parking, so the
air stream will cool down the
brakes faster.
Tires
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are
required by law. These indicators
are located in six places on the
tread circumference and become
visible at a depth of approximately
1 /16
in (1.5 mm), at which point the
tire is considered worn and should
be replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears
as a solid band across the tread.
Warning!
Do not allow your tires to wee
down too far. As tread depth
approaches
1 / 1 6
in (1.5 mm),
the adhesion properties on a
wet road are sharply reduced
Depending upon the weather
and/or road surface (condi­
tions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Specified tire pressures must be
maintained. This applies parti­
cularly if the tires are subjected to
high loads (e.g. high speeds,
heavy loads, high ambient
temperatures).
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Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A
flat tire affects the ability to
steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the car.
Continued driving with a flat
tire or driving at high speed
with a flat tire will cause ex­
cessive heat build-up and
possibly a fire.
Aquaplaning
Depending on the depth of the
water layer on the road, aqua­
planing may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires.
Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track
grooves in the road and apply
brakes cautiously in the rain.
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