Page 283 of 426
281 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 279).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle's tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer's recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 279).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 321) and
(
page 342).
Warning!
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.
Page 420 of 426
418 IndexTire inflation pressure
Checking 269, 279
Tire speed rating 261, 389
Tire traction 261
Tires 278, 367
Consumer information 382
Direction of rotation 279
Driving instructions 260
Retreads 278
Rims and tires 367
Rotating 281
Service life 279
Temperature 280
Temperature grades 383
Traction 382
Tread depth 282
Wear pattern 281
Winter 282
Tools 321Tow away alarm*
Canceling alarm 88
Tow-away alarm* 87
Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 352
Traction 158, 389
Traction (Tires) 382
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 328
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 263
Tread depth (tires) 282
Tread wear 382
Trim panel
Closing 359
Opening 359Trip computer 146
Trip odometer
Resetting 117
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps, front
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signal lamps, in mirrors
Messages in display 318
Turn signal lamps, rear
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 333
Cleaning lenses 289
Front bulbs 333
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 333
Turning inward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237
Page 422 of 426
420 Index
Instrument cluster 290
Leather upholstery 291
Light alloy wheels 290
MB Tex upholstery 292
Ornamental moldings 289
Paintwork 288
Plastic and rubber parts 292
Power washer 288
Seat belts 291
Side markers 289
Steering wheel 291
Tail lamps 289
Tar stains 288
Turn signals 289
Upholstery 291
Vehicle washing 289
Window cleaning 290
Wiper blades 290
Wood trims 292
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 322Vehicle lighting
Checking 269
Vehicle status message memory 128
Calling up 128
Clearing 129
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 129
Vehicle tool kit 321
Alignment bolt 322
Collapsible wheel chock 322
Fuse extractor 322
Gloves 322
Jack 322
Spare fuses 322
Spare wheel bolts 322
Towing eye bolt 322
Vehicle jack 322
Wheel wrench 322
Vehicle washing 289
VIN 364, 389
Voice control system* 389
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 363
Washer fluid
Wiping rear window with 53
Wiping windshield with 52
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level
Checking 269
Washing the vehicle 287
Wear pattern (tires) 281
Weights 372
Wheel change
Tightening torque 346
Wheels
Tires and wheels 278
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows