Operation
Driving instructions
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Warning!
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Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re-
pairs.
Warning!
Although the applicable federal motor vehi-
cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn
when the tread wear indicators (TWI) be-
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 vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire or driving at high
speed with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.
come visible at approximately 1/16
mm), we recommend that you do not al-
in
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth of approxi-
(1.6
low your tires to wear down to that level. As
tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the
adhesion properties on a wet road are
sharply reduced.
Hydroplaning
mately ⁄ in (1.6 mm), at which point the
1
16
tire is considered worn and should be re-
placed.
Depending on the depth of the water layer
on the road, hydroplaning 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.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
The tread wear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
Specified tire pressures must be main-
tained. This applies particularly if the tires
are subjected to high loads (e.g. high
speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temper-
atures).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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