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Whe el s and tire s, Tire pressure – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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tires. The tire pressure would otherwise be

too low.
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

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in the tire pressure table on the inside of

the fuel filler flap

Underinflated or overinflated tires

Underinflation

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WARNING

Tires with pressure that is too low can

overheat and burst as a consequence. In

addition, they also suffer from excessive and/

or irregular wear, which can severely impair

the braking properties and the driving

characteristics. There is a risk of an accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the

tires, including the spare wheel.

Underinflated tires may:

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overheat, leading to tire defects

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have an adverse effect on handling

characteristics

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wear quickly and unevenly

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have an adverse effect on fuel consumption

Overinflation

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WARNING

Tires with excessively high pressure can burst

because they are damaged more easily by

road debris, potholes etc. In addition, they

also suffer from irregular wear, which can

severely impair the braking properties and the

driving characteristics. There is a risk of an

accident.
Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all the

tires, including the spare wheel.

Overinflated tires may:

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increase the braking distance

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have an adverse effect on handling

characteristics

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wear quickly and unevenly

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have an adverse effect on ride comfort

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be more susceptible to damage

Maximum tire pressures

:

Example: maximum permissible tire

pressure

Never exceed the maximum permissible tire

inflation pressure. Always observe the

recommended tire pressure for your vehicle

when adjusting the tire pressure

(

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page 579).

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The actual values for tires are vehicle-

specific and may deviate from the values in

the illustration.

Checking the tire pressures

Important safety notes

Observe the notes on tire pressure

(

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page 579).

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