Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 498)

Observe the recommended tire pressures for
cold tires
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on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side,
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap,
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printed in yellow on the rim of the
emergency/collapsible spare wheel
(depending on vehicle equipment).
Underinflated or overinflated tires
Underinflated tires
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WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Underinflated tires can:
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wear excessively and/or unevenly
R
adversely affect fuel economy
R fail from being overheated
R adversely affect handling
Overinflated tires
G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Overinflated tires can:
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adversely affect handling
R
wear excessively and/or unevenly
R be more likely to become damaged
R adversely affect ride comfort
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increase stopping distance
Maximum tire pressure
G WARNING
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
: Maximum permitted tire pressure
(example)
i The actual values for tires are specific to
each vehicle and may deviate from the
values in the illustration.
When adjusting the tire pressures always
observe the recommended tire pressure for
your vehicle (
Y page 493).
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Tire pressure
Wheels and tires