Useful Information; Important Safety Notes; Operation - Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual

Operation

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Useful information

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This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If wheels and tyres 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 tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
designation
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type
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When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
designation
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manufacturer
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type
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G WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
do not drive with a flat tyre.
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immediately replace the flat tyre with your
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emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
pay attention to the information and warn-
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ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
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 enquire 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 tyres for your vehicle can be found under
"Wheel/tyre combinations" (
Information on tyre pressures can be found:
in the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler
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flap ( page 181)
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under "Tyre pressure" (
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Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of spacers or
brake dust shields is not permitted. This inva-
lidates the general operating permit for the
vehicle.
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Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre 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 tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect 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
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