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340 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 316).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 316).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 394) and
(
page 415).
Warning!G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

475 Index
Tire inflation pressure
see the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tires 313, 442
Air pressure 337
Care and maintenance 314
Chains 342
Cleaning 315
Direction of rotation, Spinning 316
Driving instructions 296
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 322
Inflation pressure 305, 321, 323
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 321
Inspection 314
Load rating 339
MOExtended system* 420
MOExtended* 326, 442
Ply composition
and material used 339
Problems under-/overinflated 326
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 442
Rotation 340
Run Flat Indicator 324
Service life 314Sizes 443
Snow 341
Spare wheel 397, 416, 445
Speed rating 298, 330, 339
Storing 315
Temperature 322, 336
Terminology 337
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 297, 339
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341
Treadwear indicators 339
Wear pattern 340
Winter 341
Tools 394
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 84
Tether attachment points 84
Towing eye bolt 394, 429, 430
Towing the vehicle 427
Tow-start 425, 427
Traction 92, 297, 339
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 300
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341Treadwear indicators 339
Trip computer 163
Trip odometer 139
Trunk
Closing from inside 111
Fuse box 434
Lamp 137
Lid 109
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Opening 109
Opening, from inside 110
Tie-down rings 267
Trunk lid 111
Trunk lid emergency release 116
Unlocking in an emergency 400
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 107
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 101
Valet locking 117

477 Index
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Instructions 266, 316
Load limit 316
Roof rack* 261
Split rear bench seat 264
Terminology 337
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 285
Vehicle status message memory 149
Vehicle status messages 368
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 141
Vehicle tool kit 394
Vehicle washing 346
VIN 438, 439W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 77
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259, 260
Seat belt telltale 363, 364
Warranty coverage 10, 437
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 449
Washing the vehicle 346
Wear pattern, Tires 340
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Bolts 398
Change 416
Collapsible wheel chock 394
Removing 418
Spare 416
Tightening torque 419
Wrench 394
Wheels, Sizes 443
Wheels, Tires and 313Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 57, 351
Defogging 190, 200
Windshield washer fluid 312, 455
Message in display 393
Mixing ratio 455
Refilling 312
Reservoir level 449
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 449, 455
Windshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 351
Replacing wiper blades 413
Winter driving 341
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Snow chains 342
Tires 341
Winter driving instructions 299
Winter tires 341
Wood trims, cleaning 354