Useful Information; Important Safety Notes; Operation - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
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Important safety notes

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If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of accident.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part (designation, manufacturer, model).
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WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving,
steering 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
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warning 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
workshop and inquire about:
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Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found
in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
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Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
page 25).
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Pay special attention to the country-specific
requirements for tire approval. These
requirements can stipulate a specific tire type
for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of
certain tire types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can
find further information regarding tires at
specialist tire retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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Operation
Notes on driving
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
suitability
legal stipulations
factory recommendations
page 343).
on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar
on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap
in the "Tire pressure" section
Further information on wheels and tires
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over curbs, speed humps or similar
elevations, try to do so slowly and at an
obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires,
particularly the sidewalls, can get
damaged.