Wheels and tires, Operation – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2015 User Manual

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all

models and all standard and optional equip-

ment of your vehicle available at the time of

publication of the Operator's Manual.

Country-specific differences are possible.

Please note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all features described. This

also applies to safety-related systems and

functions.

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Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops: (

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page 24).

Important safety notes

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WARNING

If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,

the wheel brakes or suspension components

may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-

dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those

that fulfill the specifications of the original

part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the

correct:

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designation

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model

When replacing tires, make sure to use the

correct:

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designation

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manufacturer

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model

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Warning

A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-

ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.

There is a risk of an accident.
do not drive with a flat tire. Immediately

replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or

consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

if you require information on tested and rec-

ommended wheels and tires for summer and

winter driving. Advice on purchasing and car-

ing for tires is also available there.
Accessories that are not approved for your

vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being

used correctly can impair the operating

safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved

accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-

shop and ask about:

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suitability

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legal stipulations

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factory recommendations

Information on the dimensions and types of

wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found

in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section

(

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page 331).

Information on air pressure for the tires on

your vehicle can be found:

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on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler

flap

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in the "Tire pressure" section

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Further information on wheels and tires

can be obtained at any qualified specialist

workshop.

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Notes on driving

If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire

pressures and correct them if necessary.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that

the tires do not get deformed by the curb or

other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over

curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try

to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Oth-

erwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls,

may be damaged.

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Operation

Wheels

and

tires

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