Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021 Owner's Manual page 337

334 Wheels and tyres
Avoid obstacles or drive over them with
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particular care.
Reduce speed when driving over kerbs,
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speed bumps, manhole covers and pot‐
holes.
Avoid especially high kerbs.
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* NOTE Damage to electronic component
parts from the use of tyre-fitting tools
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
system: electronic component parts are
located in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should
not be applied in the area of the valve.
The tools could damage the electronic com‐
ponent parts.
Have the tyres changed at a qualified
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specialist workshop only.
* NOTE Damage to summer tyres at low
ambient temperatures
At low ambient temperatures, tears could
form when driving with summer tyres, caus‐
ing permanent damage to the tyre.
At temperatures below 7 °C, use M+S
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tyres.
Accessory parts 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 workshop
and enquire about the following:
Suitability
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Legal stipulations
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Factory recommendations
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& WARNING Risk of accident with high
performance tyres
There is an increased risk of skidding and
aquaplaning when using sport tyres on wet
roads.
In addition, the tyre grip is greatly reduced at
a low outside temperature and tyre running
temperature.
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Activate ESP and adapt your driving
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style accordingly.
Use M+S tyres at outside temperatures
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below 10 °C.
Only use the tyres for their intended
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purpose.
Observe the following when selecting, fitting and
replacing tyres:
Country-specific requirements for tyre
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approval that define a specific tyre type for
your vehicle.
Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in
certain regions and areas of operation can
be highly beneficial.
Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
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(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres) and the same make.
Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle
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(left and right).