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X
Turn the jack back to its initial position and
store it and the rest of the vehicle tool kit
in the boot/luggage compartment.
Vehicles with the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel*:
X Transport the faulty wheel in the boot/lug-
gage compartment.
or
X Depending on the size of the wheel, yo u
may also be able to secure the faulty whee l
in the spare wheel well. In this case, you
will have to remove the stowage well casin g
from the spare wheel well and stow it
securely in the boot/luggage compart-
ment. MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system* must only
be used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system*.
! The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode depends on
the load in the vehicle. It is 50 km if the
vehicle is partially laden and 30 km if fully
laden. The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode is counted
from the moment the tyre pressure loss
warning appears in the multi-function dis-
play.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
i Vehicles featuring the MOExtended run-
flat system* are not equipped with the
TIREFIT kit*.
It is therefore recommended to additionally
equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit*
when fitting tyres that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit* is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
The handling characteristics of your vehicl e
deteriorate in run-flat mode, for example:
R when cornering
R when braking
R when accelerating rapidly
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
avoid sudden changes in direction and sud- den acceleration, as well as driving over
obstacles (i.e. kerbs, potholes), and driving
off-road. This is particularly the case when
the vehicle is heavily laden .
The maximum permissible distance that
can be driven in run-flat mode depends to
a large extent on the loads placed on the
vehicle. It can be shorter due to high
speeds, a heavy load, sudden acceleration
and/or manoeuvring, the road surface con-
dition, outside temperature, etc., or further
if you drive carefully and conservatively.
Do not continue to drive in run-flat mode if:
R you hear banging noises
R the vehicle starts to shake
R you see smoke and smell rubber
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyr e
After driving in run-flat mode, you must
have the rims checked for damage at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. The faulty
tyre must be replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this Practical advice
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
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7 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle. These tyres ar e
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversel y
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and differen t
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to make contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
( Y page 213). Technical data
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3 MOExtended tyres*
All models except the Estate:
C 350 / C 320 CDI / C 320 CDI 4MATI
C Estate: C 350 / C 320 CDI
/
C 320 CDI 4MATIC Front axl
e Summer tyres
27 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 225/45 R17 91Y MOExtended
Alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47
Rear axle
Summer tyres
27,28 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 245/40 R17 91Y MOExtended
Wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 58 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 58
Both axles
Winter tyres
27,29 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
Alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47
27
Tyres with run-flat characteristics only with tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
28 Snow chains not permitted.
29 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for more information . Techni
cal data
* optiona l
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