Useful information
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This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevantsystems and
functions.
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Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspensioncomponents
may be damaged. There is arisk of accident.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original part
(designation, manufacturer, model).
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WARNING
Aflat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
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do not drive with aflat tyre.
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immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
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pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benzorare not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
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suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for yourvehicle can be
found in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" sec-
tion (Y page 302).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
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on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap
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in the "Tyre pressure" section
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
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Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Operation
Notes on driving
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Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle
is heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
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While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to checkthe
wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the wheels and tyres
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
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Operation
Wheels and tyres
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