Tires/Wheels - Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLK Operator's Manual

Wheel and tire combinations
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Turn the jack back to its initial position and
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store it together with the rest of the tire-
change tool kit in the cargo compartment.
Transport the faulty wheel in the cargo
X
compartment.
Check the tire pressure of the newly moun-
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ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
( page 336).
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For further information on stowing the col-
lapsible spare wheel, see (
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When you are driving with the emergency
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel. All wheels mounted must be
equipped with functioning sensors.
Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
®
or ESP , and are marked as follows:
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
R
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
R
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tire dimen-
page 367).
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sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam-
age to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tire tables:
BA: both axles
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FA: front axle
R
RA: rear axle
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The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
R
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
in the tire pressure table on the inside of the
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fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
( page 336).
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Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nance recommendations of the tire manufac-
turer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
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right)
the same type of tires at a given time (sum-
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mer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
( page 315).
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Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-