Wheel-Tire Combination - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Wheel-tire combination

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Lowering the vehicle
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WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
X
nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visi-
ble.
Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is
X
once again standing firmly on the ground.
Place the jack to one side.
X
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise
X
pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A).
The tightening torque must be 110 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X
Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle tools
X
in the trunk again.
Check the tire pressure of the newly mounted
X
wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
( page 306).
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Vehicles with a tire pressure control
system: all mounted wheels must be equip-
ped with functioning sensors for the tire pres-
sure monitor.
Wheel-tire combination
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel-tire combinations at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tires and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS or
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ESP , and are marked as follows:
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
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MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
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(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
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tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when
driving with a load, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
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Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ-
ous damage cannot always be detected on
retreaded tires. As a result, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if
you have no information about their previous
usage.
The recommended pressures for various oper-
ating conditions can be found:
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
R
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
R
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
( page 306).
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Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance