Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016, Руководство пользователя

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Pay particular attention to damage such as:
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cuts in the tyres
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punctures
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tears in the tyres
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bulges on the tyres
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deformation or severe corrosion on the
wheels
Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of
the tyre (
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page 236). In order to inspect the
inner side of the tyre surface, turn the steering
wheel to full lock.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the
valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit any-
thing onto the valve other than the standard
valve cap or a valve cap approved by Mercedes-
Benz for your vehicle. Do not fit any other valve
caps or systems, e.g. tyre pressure monitors.
You should regularly check the pressure of all
your tyres including the spare wheel, particu-
larly prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre pressure
as necessary (
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The service life of a tyre depends on various fac-
tors, including the following:
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driving style
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tyre pressure
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mileage
Notes on the tyre tread
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WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces,
the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular
where speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:
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summer tyres: 3 mm
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M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached.
Selecting, fitting and replacing tyres
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WARNING
Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tyre damage or the tyre bursting. There
is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tyre load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
Pay special attention to country-specific
requirements for tyre approval. These require-
ments may stipulate a specific tyre type for your
vehicle. Furthermore, the use of a specific tyre
type in certain regions and areas of operation
can be highly beneficial. You can find further
information regarding tyres at specialist tyre
retailers, at qualified specialist workshops or at
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Use only tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
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Fit only tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
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Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
first 100 km. They reach their full perform-
ance only after this distance.
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Do not drive with tyres that have too little
tread depth. This significantly reduces trac-
tion on wet roads (aquaplaning).
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Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
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Winter operation
Wheels
and
tyres