Tire labeling – Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual

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Operation

Tires and wheels

Overinflated tires

Overinflated tires can:

ț

adversely affect handling
characteristics

ț

cause uneven tire wear

ț

be more prone to damage from road
hazards

ț

adversely affect ride comfort

ț

increase stopping distance

MOExtended system*

The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there
is a total loss of pressure in one or more
tires.

You may only use the MOExtended system
in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator
(

page 342).

For information on driving in the event of
pressure loss in one or more tires (emer-
gency mode), see the “Practical hints” sec-
tion (

page 463).

Tire labeling

Besides tire name (sales designation) and
manufacturer name, a number of markings
can be found on a tire.

Following are some explanations for the
markings on your vehicle’s tires:

Warning!

G

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.

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