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You may only use the MOExtended system in Make sure you also inspect the spare tire
conjunction with the tire pressure loss
warning system (Y page 231) or the
Advanced TPMS (Y page 232).
periodically for condition and inflation. Spare
tires will age and become worn over time even
if never used, and thus should be inspected
and replaced when necessary.
i Vehicles with MOExtended system are
not factory-equipped with a TIREFIT kit.
When retrofitting with tires that do not have
run-flat characteristics, e.g. winter tires,
you should also equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit. TIREFIT kits are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Life of tire
G Warning!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
6
years, regardless of the remaining tread.
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:
For information on driving in case of pressure
loss in one or more tires (emergency mode),
see the “Practical Hints” section
RDriving style
(
Y page 330).
RTire inflation pressure
RDistance driven
Tire care and maintenance
G Warning!
Tread depth
G Warning!
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible
at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we
recommend that you do not allow your tires
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire
tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if
the tires have sustained damage, replace
them.
properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.
Check the tire inflation pressure at least once
a month. For more information on checking
tire inflation pressure, see “Recommended
tire inflation pressure” (Y page 228).
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.
Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply
Tire inspection
Every time you check the tire inflation
pressure, you should also inspect your tires
for the following:
reduced at tread depths of less than 1/8 in
(3
mm).
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six places
on the tread circumference and become
visible at a tread depth of approximately
Rexcessive treadwear (Y page 241)
Rcord or fabric showing through the tire’s
rubber
1
/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is
Rbumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in the
tread or side of the tire
considered worn and should be replaced.
The recommended minimum tire tread depth
for summer tires is 1/8 in (3 mm). The
Replace the tire if you find any of the above
conditions.
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Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
Model Year | 2010 |
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