2025-2026 Mercedes CLA 4 Door Wheels and tires  User Manual
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Notes on noise or unusual handling characteris-
tics
Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or
unusual handling characteristics when the vehicle
is in motion. This may indicate that the wheels or
tires are damaged. Hidden tire damage could also
be causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately and have the tires and wheels
checked at a qualied specialist workshop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires
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WARNING Risk of injury through damaged
tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
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Check the tires regularly for signs of
damage and replace any damaged tires
immediately.
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WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to
insucient tire tread
Insucient tire tread will result in reduced tire
grip.
In heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning
is increased, in particular where speed is not
adapted to suit the conditions.
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Thus, you should regularly check the
tread depth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all tires.
Minimum tread depth for:
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Summer tires: â in (3 mm)
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M+S tires: ãin (4 mm)
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For safety reasons, replace the tires
before the legally-prescribed limit for the
minimum tread depth is reached.
Carry out the following checks on all wheels regu-
larly, at least once a month or as required, for
example, prior to a long journey or driving o-
road:
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Check the tire pressure (/ page 315).
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Visually inspect wheels and tires for damage.
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Check the valve caps.
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Visually inspect the tire tread depth and the
tire contact surface across the entire width.
The minimum tread depth for summer tires is
â in (3 mm) and for winter tires ã in (4 mm).
Six marks 1 show where the bar indicators
(arrow) are integrated into the tire tread. They are
visible once a tire tread depth of approximately
á in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
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Notes on snow chains
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rectly installed snow chains
If you have installed snow chains to the rear
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components.
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Never install snow chains on the rear
wheels.
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Only install snow chains on the front
wheels in pairs.
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NOTE Damage to vehicle body or suspen-
sion components caused by installed
snow chains
On 4MATIC vehicles, if you install snow chains
on the rear wheels, you can damage vehicle
body or suspension components.
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On 4MATIC vehicles, only install snow
chains on the front wheels.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
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Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain
information about this from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
have been specically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
the same quality standard.
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If snow chains are tted, the maximum per-
missible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do not use
Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
tted.
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You can deactivate ESP
®
to start o
(/ page 171). This allows the wheels to spin,
achieving an increased driving force.
Tire pressure
Notes on tire pressure
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WARNING Risk of accident due to insu-
cient or excessive tire pressure
Underinated or overinated tires pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
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The tires can burst.
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The tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
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The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
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Comply with the recommended tire pres-
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
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Monthly
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When the load changes
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Before embarking on a longer journey
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If operating conditions change, e.g. o-
road driving
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Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
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Shorten the service life of the tires.
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Cause increased tire damage.
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Adversely aect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to too low
a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over-
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
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Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
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Tire defects as a result of overheating
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Increased fuel consumption
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WARNING Risk of accident due to too high
a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst.
In addition, they also suer from irregular
wear, which can signicantly impair the brak-
ing properties and the handling characteris-
tics.
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Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
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Increased braking distance
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Impaired handling characteristics
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Irregular wear
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Impaired driving comfort
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Susceptibility to damage
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WARNING Risk of accident due to repea-
ted pressure drop in the tires
The wheels, valves or tires could be damaged.
Too low a tire pressure can lead to the tires
bursting.
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Examine the tires for foreign objects.
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Check whether the tire has a puncture or
the valve has a leak.
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If you are unable to rectify the damage,
contact a qualied specialist workshop.
You can nd information on the recommended
tire pressures for the vehicle's factory-installed
tires on the following labels:
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Tire and Loading Information placard on the
B‑pillar of your vehicle (/ page 322).
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Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel
ller ap (/ page 317).
Observe the maximum tire pressure
(/ page 329).
Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. The outer appearance of a tire does not
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permit any reliable conclusion about the tire pres-
sure.
Only correct tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Conditions for cold tires:
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The vehicle has been parked with the tires out
of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
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The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
The vehicle's tires heat up when driving. As the
temperature of the tires increases, so too does
the tire pressure.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system:
you can also see the tire pressure in the driver's
display (/ page 319).
The tire pressure recommended for increased
load/speed in the tire pressure table can aect
the ride comfort.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuita-
ble accessories on tire valves
If you mount unsuitable accessories onto tire
valves, the tire valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tire pressure
loss.
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Only screw standard valve caps or valve
caps specically approved by Mercedes-
Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve.
Tire pressure table
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the fuel
ller ap.
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The data shown in the images is example
data.
The tire pressure table shows the recommended
tire pressure for all tires approved for this vehicle.
The recommended tire pressure apply for cold
tires under various operating conditions, i.e. load-
ing and/or speed of the vehicle.
If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure,
the following tire pressure information is only valid
for those tire sizes and their respective load con-
dition.
The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully
laden" are dened in the table for dierent num-
bers of passengers and amounts of luggage. The
actual number of seats may dier from this.
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Some tire pressure tables only show the rim diam-
eter instead of the complete tire size, e.g. R18.
The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can
be found on the tire side wall (/ page 329).
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Tire and Loading Information placard
(/ page 322)
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Maximum tire pressures (/ page 329)
Checking the tire pressure manually
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Read the tire pressure recommended for the
current operating conditions from the tire and
loading information placard or the tire pres-
sure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure.
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Remove the valve cap of the tire to be
checked.
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Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
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Read the tire pressure.
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If the tire pressure is lower than the recom-
mended value, increase the tire pressure to
the recommended value.
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If the tire pressure is higher than the recom-
mended value, release air. To do so, press
down the metal pin in the valve, e.g. using the
tip of a pen. Then check the tire pressure
again using the tire pressure gauge.
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Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
Further related subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
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Tire pressure table (/ page 317)
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Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 322)
Tire pressure monitoring system
▌Function of the tire pressure monitor
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DANGER Risk of accident due to incorrect
tire pressure
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inated to the ination pressure recommen-
ded by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehi-
cle placard or tire ination pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a dierent size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire ination pressure label, you should deter-
mine the proper tire ination pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
signicantly under-inated. Accordingly, when
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the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a signicantly under-inated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead
to tire failure. Under-ination also reduces fuel
eciency and tire tread life, and may aect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-ination has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will ash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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The system uses a tire pressure sensor to check
the pressure and temperature of the tires tted on
the vehicle.
The tire pressure and tire temperature appear on
the driver's display.
If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the tire
temperature is excessive, you will be warned with
display messages (/ page 403) or the h
warning lamp on the driver's display
(/ page 427).
The tire pressure monitor is only an aid. It is the
driver's responsibility to set the tire pressure to
the recommended cold tire pressure suitable for
the operating situation.
In most cases, the tire pressure monitor will auto-
matically update the new reference values aer
you have changed the tire pressure. You can,
however, also update the reference values by
restarting the tire pressure monitor manually
(/ page 320).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
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incorrect reference values were taught in
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sudden pressure loss caused by a foreign
object penetrating the tire, for example
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there is a malfunction caused by another radio
signal source
▌Checking the tire pressure with the tire pres-
sure monitoring system
Requirements
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The vehicle is switched on.
Driver's display:
4
©
5
Service
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Press a to conrm.
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One of the following displays appears:
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Current tire pressure of each wheel:
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Tire pressure displayed after driving for a
few minutes.
: current values are not yet
known to the system. The pressure/tempera-
ture values of each tire will be displayed as
soon as they are known to the system.
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Tire Pressure Monitor Active: the teach-in
process of the system is not yet complete. The
tire pressures are already being monitored.
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Compare the current tire pressure with the
recommended tire pressure for the current
operating mode (/ page 317). Additionally,
observe the notes on cold tires (/ page 315).
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The values displayed on the driver's display
may deviate from those of the tire pressure
gauge as they refer to sea level. At high eleva-
tions, the tire pressure values indicated by a
tire pressure gauge will be higher than those
shown on the driver's display.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
▌Restarting the tire pressure monitoring system
Requirements
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The recommended tire pressure is correctly
set for the respective operating condition on
each of the four wheels (/ page 315).
Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in the
following situations:
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The tire pressure has changed.
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The wheels or tires have been changed or
newly installed.
Driver's display:
4
©
5
Service
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Select Tire Pressure and press a to con-
rm.
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Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the
steering wheel.
The Use current pressures as new reference
values?
message is shown on the driver's dis-
play.
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Select Yes and conrm the restart with a.
The
Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted message
is shown on the driver's display.
Current warning messages are deleted and
the h yellow warning lamp goes out.
Aer driving for a few minutes, the system
checks whether the current tire pressures are
within the specied range. The current tire
pressures are then accepted as reference val-
ues and monitored.
If the tire pressure levels are not within the
specied range, the
Please Correct Tire Pres-
sure
message appears.
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Bear in mind the following related topic:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
Tire pressure loss warning system
▌Function of the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
The tire pressure loss warning system warns the
driver by means of display messages when there
is a severe tire pressure loss.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
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incorrect reference values were taught in
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sudden pressure loss caused by a foreign
object penetrating the tire, for example
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an even pressure loss on more than one tire
occurs
The system has a restricted or delayed function
particularly in the following situations:
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poor ground conditions, e.g. snow or gravel
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driving with snow chains
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when adopting a very sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or sudden acceleration
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driving with a high load
The tire pressure loss warning system is only an
aid. It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure
suitable for the operating situation and to check
it.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
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Display messages about the tires
(/ page 403)
▌Restarting the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
Requirements
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The recommended tire pressure is correctly
set for the respective operating condition at
each of the four wheels (/ page 315).
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system in
the following situations:
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The tire pressure has changed.
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The wheels or tires have been changed or
newly installed.
Driver's display:
4
©
5
Service
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Select Tire Pressure and press a to con-
rm.
The
Run Flat Indicator Active message will be
shown on the driver's display.
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To initiate a restart, press a on the steer-
ing wheel.
The
Are the current pressure values OK?
message will be shown on the driver's display.
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Select Yes.
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To conrm the restart, press a on the
steering wheel.
The
Run Flat Indicator Restarted message will
be shown on the driver's display.
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Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
Loading the vehicle
Notes on the Tire and Loading Information placard
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WARNING Risk of accident from overloa-
ded tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteris-
tics and lead to brake failure.
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Observe the load rating of the tires.
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The load rating must be at least half the
permissible axle load of the vehicle.
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Never overload the tires by exceeding
the maximum load.
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the
B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows
the following information:
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Maximum number of seats
2 according to
the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
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Maximum permissible load
3 comprises the
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load and
luggage.
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Recommended tire pressures
1 for cold
tires. The recommended tire pressures are
valid for the maximum permissible load and up
to the maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Please also note:
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Information on permissible weights and loads
on the vehicle identication plate
(/ page 348).
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Information on tire pressure on the tire pres-
sure table (/ page 317).
Further related subjects:
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Determining the maximum permissible load
(/ page 323)
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
Steps for determining the correct load limit
The following steps were developed according to
the regulations of Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal
Regulations, Part 575, which are binding on all
manufacturers, and the National Trac and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
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(1): Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's
placard.
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(2): Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
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(3): Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
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(4): The resulting gure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be ve 150 lb pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-
ble cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
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(5): Determine the combined weight of lug-
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the availa-
ble cargo and luggage load capacity calcula-
ted in Step 4.
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(6): If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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Not all vehicles are permitted to tow a trailer.
Towing a trailer is only permitted if a trailer-
hitch is installed. Please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have any ques-
tions about towing a tralier with your vehicle.
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully,
you should still make sure that the maximum per-
missible gross weight and the maximum gross
axle weight rating of your vehicle are not excee-
ded. Details can be found on the vehicle identi-
cation plate.
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Have your loaded vehicle – including driver,
occupants and load – weighed on a vehicle
weighbridge.
The measured values may not exceed the
maximum permissible values stated on the
vehicle identication plate.
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Further related subjects:
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Calculation example for determining the maxi-
mum load (/ page 324)
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Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 322)
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Tire pressure table(/ page 317)
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Vehicle identication plate (/ page 348)
Calculation example for determining the maximum
load
The following table shows examples of how to cal-
culate total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating congurations and dierent numbers and
weights of vehicle occupants. The following exam-
ples assume a maximum load of 1500 lbs
(680 kg).
This is for illustration purposes only.
Make sure you are using the actual load limit for
your vehicle stated on your vehicle's tire and load-
ing Information placard (/ page 322).
The greater the weight of all the vehicle occu-
pants, the smaller the maximum luggage load.
Step 1
Example 1 Example 2
Combined maximum weight of vehicle occupants
and load (data from the tire and loading informa-
tion placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
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Step 2
Example 1 Example 2
Number of persons in the vehicle (driver and pas-
sengers)
5 1
Occupant distribution Front: 2
Rear: 3
Front: 1
Weight of vehicle occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Total weight of all vehicle occupants 750 lbs (340 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Step 3
Example 1 Example 2
Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight
from the tire and loading information placard
minus the total weight of all occupants)
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs
(589 kg)
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Tire labeling
Overview of tire labeling
1
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
2
DOT (Department of Transportation), (TIN)
Tire Identication Number
3
Maximum tire load (/ page 328)
4
Maximum tire pressure (/ page 329)
5
Manufacturer
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Tire characteristics (/ page 329)
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Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index (/ page 329)
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Tire name
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Tire quality grading
In accordance with the US Department of Trans-
portation's "Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-
ards," tire manufacturers are required to grade
their tires on the basis of the following three per-
formance factors:
1
Tread wear grade
2
Traction grade
3
Temperature grade
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
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The classication is not legally stipulated for
Canada, but it is generally stated.
Tread wear grade
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1\1/2\) times as
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well on the government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart signicantly from the norm due to var-
iations in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction grade
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DANGER Risk of accident due to inade-
quate traction
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests.
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Always adapt your driving style and drive
at a speed to suit the prevailing trac
and weather conditions.
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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from
wheelspin
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Avoid wheelspin.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature grade
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WARNING Risk of accident from tire over-
heating and tire failure
Excessive speed, underination, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause excessive heat build-up and possi-
ble tire failure.
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Observe the recommended tire pressure.
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Regularly check the pressure of all the
tires.
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Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perform-
ance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
DOT, Tire Identication Number (TIN)
US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manu-
facturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on
the side wall of each tire produced.
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The TIN is a unique identication number to iden-
tify tires and comprises the following:
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DOT (Department of Transportation): tire sym-
bol marks 1 indicating that the tire complies
with the requirements of the US Department
of Transportation.
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Manufacturer identication code: manufac-
turer identication code 2 contains details of
the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code
with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code
with four symbols. Further information on
retreaded tires (/ page 334).
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Tire size: identier 3 describes the tire size.
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Tire type code: tire type code 4 can be used
by the manufacturer as a code to describe
specic characteristics of the tire.
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Manufacturing date: manufacturing date 5
provides information about the age of a tire.
The 1st and 2nd positions represent the cal-
endar week and the 3rd and 4th positions
state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208"
represents the 32nd week of 2008).
Information on the maximum tire load
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WARNING Risk of accident from overloa-
ded tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteris-
tics and lead to brake failure.
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Observe the load rating of the tires.
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The load rating must be at least half the
permissible axle load of the vehicle.
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Never overload the tires by exceeding
the maximum load.
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Maximum tire load
1 is the maximum permissi-
ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the speci-
ed load limit. The maximum permissible load can
be found on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(/ page 322).
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Specications for maximum tire pressure
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Never exceed maximum tire pressure
1 speci-
ed for the tire. Always observe the recommen-
ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting
the tire pressure (/ page 317).
Information on tire characteristics
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
This information describes the type of tire cord
and the number of layers in side wall
1 and
under tire tread
2.
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed
rating and load index
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WARNING Risk of injury through exceed-
ing the specied tire load-bearing capa-
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specied tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire dam-
age and to the tires bursting.
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Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
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Preceding letter
2
Nominal tire width in millimeters
3
Aspect ratio in %
4
Tire code
5
Rim diameter
6
Load bearing index
7
Speed rating
8
Load index
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Information about reading tire data can be
obtained from any qualied specialist workshop.
Preceding letter 1:
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None: passenger car tire according to Euro-
pean manufacturing standards.
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"P": passenger car tire according to US manu-
facturing standards.
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"LT": light truck tire according to US manufac-
turing standards.
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"T": compact emergency spare wheel with high
tire pressure which is only designed for tem-
porary use in an emergency.
Aspect ratio 3:
Ratio between tire height and tire width in percent
(tire height divided by tire width).
Tire code 4 (tire type):
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"R" radial tire
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"D": bias ply tire
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"B": bias belted tire
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"ZR": radial tire with a maximum speed above
149 mph (240 km/h) (optional)
Rim diameter 5:
The diameter of the bead seat (not the diameter
of the rim ange). The rim diameter is specied in
inches (in).
Load bearing index 6 :
Numerical code that species the maximum load-
bearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corresponds
to 1356 lbs (615 kg)).
The load-bearing capacity of the tire must be at
least half the gross axle weight rating of the vehi-
cle. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specied load limit.
See also:
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Maximum permissible load on the tire and
loading information placard (/ page 322)
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Maximum tire load (/ page 328)
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Load index
Speed rating 7:
Species the approved maximum speed of the
tire.
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An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h).
Make sure that your tires have the required speed
rating. You can obtain information on the required
speed rating from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
service outlet.
Summer tires
Index Speed rating
Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Index Speed rating
Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y
1
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...
(..Y)
1
over 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR
1
over 149 mph (240 km/h)
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Specifying the speed rating as "ZR" in the tire
code
4 is optional for tires up to 186 mph
(300 km/h).
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If your tire code
4 includes "ZR" and there is
no speed rating
7, nd out the maximum
speed from the tire manufacturer.
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If the load-bearing index
6 and speed rating
7 are in brackets, the maximum speed rating
of your tire is above 186 mph (300 km/h).
Ask the tire manufacturer about the maximum
speed.
All-weather tires and winter tires
Index Speed rating
Q M+S
2
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
2
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
2
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
2
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
Winter tires bear the i snowake symbol and
fulll the requirements of the Rubber Manufactur-
ers Association (RAM) and the Rubber Association
of Canada (ARC) regarding the tire traction on
snow.
Load index 8:
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No specication given: standard load (LS) tire
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"XL" or "Extra Load": extra load tire or rein-
forced tire
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"Light Load": light load tire
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"ZR" stated in the tire code.
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Or "M+Si" for winter tires.
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"C", "D", "E": load range depends on the maxi-
mum load that the tire can carry at a certain
pressure
Denition of terms for tires and loading
Tire structure and characteristics: describes the
number of layers or the number of rubber-coated
belts in the tire contact surface and the tire wall.
These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and
other materials.
Bar: metric unit for tire pressure. 14.5038
pounds per square inch (psi) and 100 kilopascal
(kPa) is the equivalent of one bar.
DOT (Department of Transportation): DOT-marked
tires fulll the requirements of the
US Department of Transportation.
Average weight of the vehicle occupants: the
number of vehicle occupants for which the vehicle
is designed, multiplied by 150 lb (68 kg).
Uniform tire quality grading standards: a uniform
standard to grade the quality of tires with regard
to tread quality, tire traction and temperature
characteristics. The quality grading assessment is
made by the manufacturer following specications
from the U.S. government. The quality grade of a
tire is imprinted on the side wall of the tire.
Recommended tire pressure: the recommended
tire pressure is the tire pressure specied for the
tires tted to the vehicle at the factory.
The tire and load information table contains the
recommended tire pressure for cold tires, the
maximum permissible load and the maximum per-
missible vehicle speed.
The tire pressure table contains the recommen-
ded tire pressure for cold tires under various oper-
ating conditions, i.e. loading and/or speed of the
vehicle.
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equip-
ment: the combined weight of all standard and
optional equipment available for the vehicle,
regardless of whether it is actually installed on the
vehicle or not.
Rim: the part of the wheel on which the tire is
mounted.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): the GAWR is
the maximum gross axle weight rating. The actual
load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle
weight rating. The gross axle weight rating can be
found on the vehicle identication plate on the B-
pillar on the driver's side.
Speed rating: the speed rating is part of the tire
identication. It species the speed range for
which a tire is approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): the gross vehicle
weight comprises the weight of the vehicle includ-
ing fuel, tools, spare wheel, tted accessories,
occupants, luggage and the trailer tongue weight,
if applicable. The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as
specied on the vehicle identication plate on the
B-pillar on the driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): the GVWR is
the maximum permitted gross weight of the fully
laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all
accessories, occupants, fuel, luggage and the
trailer tongue weight if applicable). The gross vehi-
cle weight rating is specied on the vehicle identi-
cation plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Maximum weight of the laden vehicle: the maxi-
mum weight is the sum of the unladen weight of
the vehicle, the weight of the accessories, the
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maximum load and the weight of optional equip-
ment installed at the factory.
Kilopascal (kPa): metric unit for tire pressure.
6.9 kPa corresponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire
pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) equals 1 bar.
Load index: in addition to the load-bearing index,
the load index may also be imprinted on the side
wall of the tire. This species the load-bearing
capacity of the tire more precisely.
Unladen weight: the weight of a vehicle with
standard equipment including the maximum capa-
city of fuel, service uids and coolant. It also
includes the air conditioning system and optional
equipment if these are installed in the vehicle, but
does not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load: the maximum tire load is the
maximum permissible weight in kilograms or lbs
for which a tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure: maximum
permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire: maximum load per
tire. This is calculated by dividing the maximum
axle load of one axle by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch): standard unit of
measurement for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio: ratio between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure: pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to every square inch of the tire. The
tire pressure is specied in pounds per square
inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar. The tire
pressure should only be corrected when the tires
are cold.
Cold tire pressure: the tires are cold when the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours with-
out direct sunlight on the tires, or the vehicle has
been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Tire contact surface: the part of the tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Tire bead: the purpose of the tire bead is to
ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel rim.
There are several wire cores in the tire bead to
prevent the tire from changing length on the
wheel rim.
Side wall: the part of the tire between the tread
and the tire bead.
Weight of optional equipment: the combined
weight of the optional equipment weighing more
than the replaced standard parts and more than
5 lbs (2.3 kg). This optional equipment, such as
high-performance brakes, level control system, a
roof luggage rack or high-performance batteries,
is not included in the unladen weight and the
weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identication Number): a unique identi-
cation number which can be used by a tire manu-
facturer to identify tires, for example in a product
recall, and thus identify the purchasers. The TIN is
made up of the manufacturer's identity code, tire
size, tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index: the load-bearing index is a
code that contains the maximum load-bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction: traction is the grip resulting from friction
between the tire and the road surface.
Wear indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars) that
are distributed over the tire contact surface. If the
tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of
1/16 in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
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Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution of
vehicle occupants over designated seat positions
in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible payload weight: nominal
load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg) multi-
plied by the number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, installing and replacing tires
*
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect wheel and tire dimensions
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are instal-
led, the service brakes or components in the
brake system and in the wheel suspension
may be damaged.
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Always replace wheels and tires with
ones that fulll the specications of the
original part.
For wheels, pay attention to the following:
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Designation
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Type
For tires, pay attention to the following:
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Designation
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Manufacturer
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Type
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WARNING Risk of injury through exceed-
ing the specied tire load-bearing capa-
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specied tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire dam-
age and to the tires bursting.
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Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
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NOTE Vehicle and tire damage caused by
non-approved tire types and sizes
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels and
accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires are specially adapted to the active
safety systems, such as ABS, ESP
®
and
4MATIC, and marked as follows:
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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
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MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with run-at characteristics for cer-
tain wheels only)
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MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Otherwise, certain properties, such as driving
characteristics, vehicle noise emissions, con-
sumption, etc. could be adversely aected.
Furthermore, other tire sizes could result in
the tires rubbing against the body and axle
components when loaded. This could result in
damage to the tire or the vehicle.
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Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been checked and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
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NOTE Risk to driving safety from retrea-
ded tires
Retreaded tires are neither tested nor recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be detected on retrea-
ded tires.
For this reason driving safety cannot be guar-
anteed.
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Do not use used tires if you have no
information about their previous usage.
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NOTE Possible wheel and tire damage
when driving over obstacles
Large wheels have a smaller section width. As
the section width decreases, the risk of
wheels and tires being damaged when driving
over obstacles increases.
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Avoid obstacles or drive especially care-
fully.
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Reduce your speed when driving over
curbs, speed bumps, manhole covers
and potholes.
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Avoid particularly high curbs.
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NOTE Possible wheel and tire damage
when parking on curbs or in potholes
Parking on curbs or in potholes can damage
the wheels and tires.
#
Only park on as level a surface as possi-
ble.
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Avoid curbs and potholes when parking.
*
NOTE Damage to electronic components
due to the use of mounting tools
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem: there are electronic components in the
wheel.
Using mounting tools in the area of the valve
may damage the electronic components.
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Tire mounting tools should not be used
in the area of the valve.
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Always have tires changed at a qualied
specialist workshop.
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NOTE Damage to summer tires at low
ambient temperatures
At low ambient temperatures, tears could form
when driving with summer tires, causing per-
manent damage to the tires.
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At temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) use
i M+S tires.
Accessory parts which are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which are not used
correctly, can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved acces-
sories, visit a qualied specialist workshop and
enquirer about:
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Suitability
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Legal stipulations
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Factory recommendations
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&
WARNING Risk of accidents with sports
tires
The special tire tread in combination with the
optimized tire compound means that the risk
of skidding or hydroplaning on wet roads is
increased.
In addition, the tire grip is greatly reduced at a
low outside temperature and tire running tem-
perature.
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Switch on ESP
®
and adapt your driving
style accordingly.
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Use iM+S tires at outside tempera-
tures of less than 45°F (7°C).
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Only use tires suitable for the intended
use.
Observe the following when selecting, installing
and replacing tires:
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Furthermore, the use of certain tire types in
certain regions and areas of operation can be
highly benecial.
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Only use tires and wheels of the same type
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
and same make.
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Only install wheels of the same size on one
axle (le and right).
The only permitted exception is installation of
a dierent wheel size in the event of a at tire,
in order to drive to a specialist workshop.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem: all installed wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tire pressure
monitoring system.
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At temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win-
ter tires or all-season tires marked i M+S
for all wheels.
Winter tires provide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
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M+S tires: only use tires with the same tread.
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the installed M+S tires.
If the tire's maximum speed is below that of
the vehicle, this must be indicated by an
appropriate label in the driver's eld of vision.
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Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the
rst 60 miles (100 km).
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Replace the tires aer six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
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When replacing with tires that do not have
run-at characteristics: Vehicles with
MOExtended tires are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit aer replacing with tires that
do not feature run-at characteristics, e.g.
winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, contact
a qualied specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following related
aspects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
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Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 322)
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Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index (/ page 329)
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Tire pressure table(/ page 317)
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
(/ page 343)
Notes on rotating tires
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WARNING Risk of injury through dierent
wheel sizes
Rotating the front and rear wheels can
severely impair the driving characteristics.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged.
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tires are of the same dimen-
sions.
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel" (/ page 334).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires dif-
fer:
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front tires wear more on the tire shoulder
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rear tires wear more in the center of the tire
Do not drive with tires that have too little tread
depth. This signicantly reduces traction on wet
roads (hydroplaning).
On vehicles that have the same front and rear
wheel size, rotate the tires according to the inter-
vals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book in
your vehicle documents. If this is not available,
rotate the tires every 3,000 to 6,000 miles
(5,000 to 10,000 km), depending on the wear.
Ensure that the direction of rotation is main-
tained.
Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following notes:
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Aer removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
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NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
Apart from some country-specic variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
Consult a qualied specialist workshop to nd out
which wheel change tools are necessary and
approved for changing a wheel on your vehicle.
You require the following tools, forexample, to
change a wheel:
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Jack
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Chock
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag
1
in the trunk.
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Aluminum hub cap
To remove:
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Position socket 2 from the tire-change tool
kit on hub cap
1.
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Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2.
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Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap 1
counter-clockwise and remove it.
To install:
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Follow the instructions above in reverse order.
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Specied tightening torque: 18 lb- (25 Nm).
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements
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There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change (/ page 338).
Important notes on using the jack:
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Use only a vehicle-specic jack that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehi-
cle.
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The jack is only designed for raising and hold-
ing the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
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The jack must be placed on a rm, at and
non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, at,
load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
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The foot of the jack must be positioned verti-
cally under the jack support point.
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
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Never place your hands or feet under the vehi-
cle.
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Never lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the vehicle and do not release the
electric parking brake.
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Do not open or close any doors or the trunk
lid.
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Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel bolts
on the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the screws com-
pletely.
Position of the jack support points
*
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
&
WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect
positioning of the jack
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip with the vehicle raised.
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Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of
the jack must be positioned vertically
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to the
jack
If you do not position the jack at the jack sup-
port points provided for this purpose, you
could damage your vehicle.
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Only position the jack at the jack sup-
port points provided for this purpose.
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Take the ratchet out of the tire-change tool kit
and place it on the hexagon nut of the jack so
that the letters "AUF" are visible.
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Position support 2 of jack 4 on jack sup-
port point
1.
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If there is a total loss of pressure in a tire, it
may be possible that the jack cannot be posi-
tioned at jack support point
1. In this case,
unload the vehicle.
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Turn ratchet 3 clockwise until support 2
sits completely on jack support point 1 and
the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
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Turn ratchet 3 until the tire is raised a maxi-
mum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
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Loosen and remove the wheel (/ page 341).
Removing a wheel
Requirements
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The vehicle is raised (/ page 339).
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NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs, since this could impair the
level of comfort when braking.
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NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on
wheel bolts
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Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface.
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Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
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Screw centering pin 1 into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
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Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts com-
pletely.
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Remove the wheel.
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Mounting a new wheel
Requirements
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The wheel to be changed is removed and the
centering pin is screwed in (/ page 341).
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NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
&
WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel
nut threads or wheel hub/wheel mounting
bolt threads can cause the wheel bolts/wheel
nuts to come loose.
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Never oil or grease the threads.
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In the event of damage to the threads,
contact a qualied specialist workshop
immediately.
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Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam-
aged hub threads replaced.
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Do not continue driving.
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Observe the information on the choice of tires
(/ page 334).
For tires with a specied direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the cor-
rect direction of rotation. Observe the direction of
rotation when mounting.
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Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen-
tering pin and push it on.
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WARNING Risk of injury from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
#
Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
#
Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Changing a wheel" (/ page 334).
#
For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question.
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NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing in the rst wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screwing
in the rst wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint can
be damaged.
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Press the wheel rmly against the wheel
hub when screwing in the rst wheel
bolt.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated until they are
nger-tight.
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Unscrew and remove the centering pin.
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Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is nger-
tight.
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Lower the vehicle (/ page 342).
Lowering the vehicle aer a wheel change
Requirements
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The new wheel has been installed
(/ page 342).
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To lower the vehicle: place the ratchet onto
the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters
"AB" are visible and turn counter-clockwise.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
an initial maximum force of 59 lb- (80 Nm).
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
the specied tightening torque of 96 lb-
(130 Nm).
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
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Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
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If you are not sure, do not move the vehi-
cle. Contact a qualied specialist work-
shop and have the tightening torque
checked immediately.
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Check the tire pressure of the newly installed
wheel and adjust it if necessary.
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The following does not apply if the new wheel
is an emergency spare wheel.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem: restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem (/ page 321).
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem: restart the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem (/ page 320).
Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
&
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
The wheel or tire sizes and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may dier. The emer-
gency spare wheel or spare wheel can signi-
cantly impair driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
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Drive carefully.
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Never install more than one emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel that diers
in size.
#
Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel briey.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a dierent size replaced
at the nearest qualied specialist work-
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shop. The new wheel must have the cor-
rect dimensions.
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The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the trunk.
Observe the following notes on installing an emer-
gency spare wheel:
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The maximum permissible speed with an
emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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Do not install the emergency spare wheel with
snow chains.
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Replace the emergency spare wheel aer six
years at the latest, regardless of wear.
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Use the wheel bolts that are included with the
emergency spare wheel.
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Check the tire pressure of the emergency
spare wheel when it is installed. Correct the
pressure as necessary.
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The specied tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem: if an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the tire pressure loss warning system cannot
function reliably. Only restart the system
again when the emergency spare wheel has
been replaced with a new wheel.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem: if an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the tire pressure monitoring system cannot
function reliably. For a few minutes aer an
emergency spare wheel is installed, the sys-
tem may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel. Only restart the system again
when the emergency spare wheel has been
replaced with a new wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 315)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
(/ page 322)
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Tire pressure table (/ page 317)
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Notes on installing tires (/ page 334)
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Installing an emergency spare wheel
(/ page 338)
Inating the emergency spare wheel
*
NOTE Overheating due to the tire ination
compressor running too long
#
Do not run the tire ination compressor
for longer than ten minutes without inter-
ruption.
Requirements:
Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on
the sticker of the emergency spare wheel and on
the tire ination compressor.
#
Remove the sticker with the label 50 mph
(80 km/h) from the tire ination compressor
housing and ax it to the instrument cluster
within the driver's eld of vision.
#
Remove the tire ination compressor from the
storage well under the trunk oor
(/ page 295).
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Pull ller hose 1 and plug 3 out of the tire
ination compressor housing.
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Insert plug 7 of ller hose 1 in the socket
on the tire ination compressor and then turn
it until plug
7 engages.
#
Unscrew the cap from the valve on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
#
Screw union nut 2 of ller hose 1 onto
valve.
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Make sure on and o switch 4 of the tire
ination compressor is set to
0.
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Insert plug 3 in a socket in your vehicle.
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12 V socket (/ page 115)
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Observe the notes on sockets (/ page 115).
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Press the start/stop button once to switch on
the power supply (/ page 136).
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Press on and o switch 4 on the tire ination
compressor to
I.
The tire ination compressor is switched on.
The tire is inated. The tire pressure is shown
on manometer 5.
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Pump the tire to the specied tire pressure.
%
The specied tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
#
When the specied tire pressure has been
reached, press on and o switch 4 on the
tire ination compressor to
0.
The tire ination compressor is switched o.
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Press the start/stop button to switch o the
power supply.
#
If the tire pressure is higher than the specied
pressure, press pressure release valve button
6 until the correct tire pressure has been
reached.
#
Unscrew union nut 2 of ller hose 1 from
the valve.
#
Screw the valve cap of the emergency spare
wheel onto the valve again.
#
Store ller hose 1 and plug 3 in the lower
section of the tire ination compressor hous-
ing.
#
Store the tire ination compressor in the vehi-
cle.
Wheels and tires
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