Vehicleequipment
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This manualdescribesall the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which wasavailable at thetime of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind thatyour vehicle
maynot featureall functionsdescribed
here.
Important safetynotes
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Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair drivingsafety. As aresult, you could
cause an accident. Beforepurchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at aMercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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For safety reasons,Mercedes-Benzrec-
ommends that you only use tyres, wheels
and accessories which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benzspecifically for your
vehicle. These tyres have been specially
adapted for use with the controlsystems,
such as ABSorESP
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,and are marked as
follows:
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MO =Mercedes-BenzOriginal
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MOE =Mercedes-BenzOriginal Extended
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
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MO1 =Mercedes-BenzOriginal (AMG)
Only use Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
tyres on wheels that have been specifically
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels and acces-
sories, Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result
from this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
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Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot alwaysbedetec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As aresult,
Mercedes-Benzcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreadedtyres are fitted. Do not
fit usedtyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacerplates or brake dust shields.This inva-
lidates the GeneralOperating Permit for the
vehicle.
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Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz ServiceCentre.
Directives to be observed
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Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
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Only fit tyres of the correctsize ontothe
wheels.
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Afterfitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performanceafter this
distance.
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Do not drive withtyres which have too little
tread depth,asthis significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
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While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This mayindi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that atyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soonaspossible to checkthe
wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you findno
signs of damage, havethe wheels and tyres
examined at aspecialist workshop, for
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Directives to be observed
Tyres and wheels
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