Important Safety Notes; Operation - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016 Operator's Manual

Operation

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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:
designation
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model
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When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
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 accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
do not drive with a flat tire.
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immediately replace the flat tire with your
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emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
pay attention to the information and warn-
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ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
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 inquire about:
suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
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Information on the sizes and types of wheels
and tires for your vehicle can be found under
"Wheel/tire combinations" (
Tire pressure information can be found:
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
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on the B-pillar on the driver's side
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in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
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( page 108)
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in the "Tire pressure" section
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Operation
Information on driving
Check the tire pressure when the vehicle is
heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is not possible, drive
slowly over obstacles, e.g. curbs, and only at
an obtuse angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
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