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Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 320 User Manual

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Operation

Tires and wheels

Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires

Underinflated tire inflation pressure

Underinflated tires can:

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cause excessive and uneven tire wear

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adversely affect fuel economy

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lead to tire failure from being
overheated

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adversely affect handling
characteristics

Overinflated tire inflation pressure

Overinflated tires can:

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adversely affect handling
characteristics

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cause uneven tire wear

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be more prone to damage from road
hazards

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adversely affect ride comfort

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increase stopping distance

Warning!

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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 over-
heated.

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.

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.

Warning!

G

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.

Warning!

G

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.