Operation
Tires and wheels
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires
Overinflated tires
MOExtended system*
Overinflated tires can:
The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there
is a total loss of pressure in one or more
tires.
ț
adversely affect handling
characteristics
Underinflated tires
Underinflated tires can:
ț
ț
cause uneven tire wear
ț
ț
ț
cause excessive and uneven tire wear
adversely affect fuel economy
You may only use the MOExtended system
in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator*
(Canada vehicles) (୴ page 303), TPMS
(U.S. vehicles) (୴ page 305), or Advanced
TPMS* (Canada vehicles) (୴ page 308).
be more prone to damage from road
hazards
lead to tire failure from being
overheated
ț
ț
adversely affect ride comfort
increase stopping distance
ț
adversely affect handling
characteristics
For information on driving in case of pres-
sure loss in one or more tires (emergency
mode), see the “Practical hints” section
Warning!
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Warning!
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(୴ page 425).
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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