winter tires MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH 2017 W222 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care......................312
Engine compartment ........................... 312
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 318
Care ..................................................... 319
Breakdown assistance .....................327
Where will I find...? .............................. 327
Flat tire ................................................ 327
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 332
Jump-starting ....................................... 335
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 338
Fuses ...................................................3 40
Wheels and tires............................... 343
Important safety notes ........................ 343
Operation ............................................ 343
Winter operation .................................. 345
Tire pressure ....................................... 346
Loading the vehicle .............................. 353
All about wheels and tires ................... 356
Changing a wheel ................................ 362
Wheel-tire combination ........................ 367
Technical data ................................... 369
Information regarding technical data ... 369
Vehicle electronics .............................. 369
Identification plates .............................3 70
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 371
Vehicle data ......................................... 376
Contents3

Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ...........................................254
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 266
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 249
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 175
Driving tips ....................................1 76
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 173
Function/notes .............................1 71
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting a speed .............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 174
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 177
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 256
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 156
Manual ........................................... 157
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 158
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Ass
istance package
............. 204Driving on flooded roads
.................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 68
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 194
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Body Control ABC ............... 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 245
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 177
Driving Assistance package ........... 204
HOLD function ............................... 178
Night View Assist Plus ................... 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 199
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ................. 155
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Index9

Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 15
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 325
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 156
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........156
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 281
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 83
Center console .............................. 282
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 283
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 82
Glove box ....................................... 282
Important safety information ......... 281
Rear ............................................... 283
Rear seat backrest ......................... 284
Stowage net ................................... 285
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 285
Stowage space
Bag hooks ...................................... 287
Folding table .................................. 284
Parcel net retainers ....................... 288
Securing a load .............................. 288
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 289
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 345
Sun visor ............................................ 292
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ...............1 80
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182 Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 140
Sw

itching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 278
T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 371
Information .................................... 369
Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 277
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 219
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 349
Checking manually ........................ 349
Display message ............................ 252
20Index

Maximum ....................................... 348
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 330
Notes ............................................. 347
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 331
Recommended ...............................346
Using the TIREFIT kit ......................3 29
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes .............................3 49
General notes ................................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 349
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 352
Restarting ...................................... 351
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Warning message .......................... 351
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 329
Storage location ............................ 327
Tire pressure not reached .............. 330
Tire pressure reached .................... 331
Using ............................................. 329
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 361
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 360
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 362
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 343
Curb weight (definition) ................. 361
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 252
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 362
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 360
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (G ross Axl
e Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 361 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 361
Important safety notes .................. 343
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 343
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 361
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 361
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 361
MOExtended tires .......................... 344
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
Replacing ....................................... 362
Service life ..................................... 344
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Snow chains .................................. 345
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires in winter .................. 345
Temperature .................................. 357
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire trea d ....................................... 344
T

ire tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 362
Traction ......................................... 356
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Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 367
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 367
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 238
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 139
Infrared reflective .......................... 311
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 375
Notes ............................................. 375
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 345
Slippery road surfaces ................... 168
Snow chains .................................. 345
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 313
Summer tires ................................. 345
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 345
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 129
Replacing ....................................... 129
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 325
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
24Index

RESP®(E lectronic Stability Program)
(Ypage 71)
REBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Ypage 73)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 73)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 73)
RSTEER CONTROL (Ypage 75)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"
section (
Ypage 343).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 66).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 261) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 228).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 66).
66Driving safet ysystem s
Safety

Always replace all brake disks and brake pads/
linings on an axle at the same time. Always
install new brake pads/linings when replacing
brake disks.
The vehicle is equipped with lightweight brake
disks to which the wheel assembly with rim and
threaded connection is matched.
The use of brake disks other than those
approved by Mercedes-Benz can change the
track width and is subject to approval, if appli-
cable.
Shock-type loads when handling the brake
discs, such as when changing wheels, can lead
to a reduction in comfort when driving with light-
weight brake discs. Avoid shock-type loads on
the lightweight brake disks, particularly on the
brake plate.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
brake fluid that has been specially approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which corre-
sponds to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
fluid which has not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
AMG high-performance and ceramic
brakes
The high-performance brake system is only
available on Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
The AMG brake systems are designed for heavy
loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This
will depend on:
RSpeed
RBraking force
REnvironmental conditions, such as tempera-
ture and humidity
The wear of individual components of the brake
system, such as the brake pads/linings or brake
discs, depends on the individual driving style
and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile-
age that will be valid under all circumstances. An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear.
You can obtain more information on this from a
qualified specialist workshop.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Keep this in mind, and adapt your driving and
braking accordingly during this break-in period. Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-
ingly high brake wear. Observe the brake wear
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note
any brake status messages in the multifunction
display. Especially for high performa
nce d
riving,
it is important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
Ryou drive at low speeds
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
Rlower your speed
Ravoid ruts
Ravoid sudden steering movements
Rbrake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
!Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving through
it. Drive slowly through standing water. Oth-
erwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or
the engine compartment. This can damage
the electronic components in the engine or
the automatic transmission. Water can also
be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles
and this can cause engine damage.
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
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GDANGER
If th eexhaust pipe is blocke dor adequate
ventilation is no tpossible, poisonous gase s
suc has carbon monoxide (CO) may ente rth e
vehicle. This is th ecase, e.g. if th evehicl e
become strapped in snow. There is aris kof
fatal injury.
If you leav eth eengin eor th eauxiliary heating
running, mak esur eth eexhaust pipe and area
around th evehicl eare clear of snow. To
ensur ean adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on th eside of th evehicl ethat is no t
facing int oth ewind.
Hav eyour vehicl ewinter-proofe dat aqualified
specialist workshop at th eonset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slipper yroa dsur -
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration ,steering and
braking maneuvers .Do no tuse th ecruise con-
trol or DISTRONI CPLUS.
If th evehicl ethreaten sto skid or canno tbe
stoppe dwhen moving at low speed:
XShift th etransmission to position N.
The outside temperature indicator is no t
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefor eunsuitable for that purpose .
Changes in th eoutside temperature are dis-
played after ashort delay.
Indicate dtemperatures jus tabov eth efreezing
poin tdo no tguarantee that th eroa dsurfac eis
free of ice .The roa dmay s
till be icy, especially in
wooded area sor on bridges .
You should pay special attention to roa dcondi-
tion swhen temperatures are around freezing
point.
Fo rmor einformation on drivin gwit hsnow
chains, see (
Ypage 345).
Fo rmor einformation on drivin gwit hsummer
tires ,see (
Ypage 345).
Observ eth enote sin th e"Winte roperation "sec -
tion (
Ypage 345).
Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Ben zIntelligent Drive stand sfor inno-
vative driver assistanc eand safet ysystems
whic henhance comfort and support th edriver in critical situations. Wit
hthese intelligen tco-ordi -
nated systems Mercedes-Ben zhas set amile -
ston eon th epat htoward sautonomous driving.
Mercedes-Ben zIntelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safet yin on ewell
though tout system –for th esafet yof th evehi-
cle occupant sand that of other roa dusers.
Further information on drivin gsafet ysystems
(
Ypage 65).
Cruise control
Gene ral notes
Cruis econtrol maintains aconstan troa dspeed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceedin gth eset speed. Change int o alower
gear in goo dtime on lon gand steep downhill
gradients .This is especially important if th e
vehicl eis laden .By doin gso, you will mak euse
of th ebraking effec tof th eengine. This relieves
th eload on th ebrak esystem and prevents th e
brakes from overheating and wearing to o
quickly.
You can use cruise control if you wan tto drive at
a steady speed for aprolonged period of time.
You can store any roa dspeed abov e20 mph
(30 km/h).
Import ant safety notes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle, cruise con-
trol can neither reduce th eris kof an acciden t
no roverride th elaws of physics .Cruis econtrol
canno ttak eint oaccoun tth eroad, traffic and
weather conditions. Cruis econtrol is only an
aid. You are responsibl efor maintainin g asafe
distanc eto th evehicl ein front, for vehicl e
speed, for braking in goo dtime and for stayin gin
lane.
Do no tuse cruise control :
Rin roadand traffic condition swhic hdo no t
allow you to maintai n aconstan tspeed, e.g. in
heav ytraffic or on windin groads
Ron slipper yroa dsurfaces. Braking or accel-
erating could caus eth edrive wheels to lose
traction and th evehicl ecould then skid
Rwhen there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog ,
heav yrain or snow
If there is achang eof drivers, advise th ene w
driver of th espeed stored.
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cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
In wintry driving conditions, the maximum effect
of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter
tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking
space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling
out of a parking space, make sure that there are
no persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such objects when they are in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck
or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC
to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to position D,R or N
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It i
s reactivated at lower
speeds.
Range of the sensors
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are:
Rbelow the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects.
Rabove the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps.
:Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side
(example)
:Approx. 24 in (approx. 60 cm) (corners)
;Approx. 32 in (approx. 80 cm) (corners)
=Approx. 48 in (approx. 120 cm) (center)
?Approx. 40 in (approx. 100 cm) (center)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush.
They can otherwise not function correctly. Clean
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Rif the camera lens fogs up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines on the multimedia system show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances only
apply to road level.
The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the rear
view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering process
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning (
Ypage 323).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain open
briefly after the rear view camera has been
deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate: make sure that the Activa‐
tion by R gearfunction is selected in the
multimedia system; see Digital Operator's
Manual.
XEngage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
XShift the transmission to position P.
or
XDrive forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system
The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the handle in
the trunk lid
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
:Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
?Yellow lane marking of the tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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