Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 349)

Operation
Information on driving
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Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle
is heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
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While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to check the
wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the tyres and wheels
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so at an obtuse angle. Oth-
erwise, the tyres, particularly the sidewalls,
can get damaged.
Regular checking of wheels and tyres
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Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
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Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage at least once a
month, as well as after driving off-road or
on rough roads. Damaged wheels can
cause a loss of tyre pressure. Pay particular
attention to damage such as:
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cuts in the tyres
- punctures
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tears in the tyres
- bulges on tyres
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deformation or severe corrosion on
wheels
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Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (
Y page 347). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
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All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve other than the
standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi-
cle. Do not fit any other valve caps or sys-
tems, e.g. tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tems.
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Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres
including the emergency spare wheel or the
spare wheel, particularly prior to long trips,
and correct the pressure as necessary
(
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Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (
Y page 365).
The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
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Driving style
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Tyre pressure
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Mileage
Important safety notes on the tyre
tread
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WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces,
the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular
Operation
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Wheels and tyres
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