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

Operation

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment 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 special-
ist workshops (

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If wheels and tires 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 tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
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model
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When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
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manufacturer
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model
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WARNING
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A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing 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.
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Tires with run-flat characteristics:
pay attention to the information and warn-
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ing 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 work-
shop and ask 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 tires for your vehicle can be found under
"Wheel/tire combinations" (
Information on tire pressure can be found:
on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
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tion placard on the B-pillar (
on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
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flap ( page 146)
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under "Tire pressure" (
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Operation
Information on driving
Check the tire 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 tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
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page 298)
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page 291)
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