Mercedes Benz 2007 sl-class User Manual

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire care and maintenance
Regularly check your tire inflation pressure 
at least once a month. For more informa-
tion on checking tire inflation pressure, 
see “Recommended tire inflation pres-
sure” (
Tire inspection
Every time you check your tire inflation 
pressure, you should also inspect your 
tires for the following:
cord or fabric showing through the 
tire’s rubber
bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in 
the tread or side of the tire
Replace the tire if you find any of the above 
conditions.
Make sure you also inspect the spare tire 
periodically for condition and inflation. 
Spare tires will age and become worn over 
time even if never used, and thus should be 
inspected and replaced when necessary.
Life of tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon 
varying factors including but not limited to:
Driving style
Tire inflation pressure
Distance driven
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Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam-
aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure 
loss. As a result, you could lose control of 
your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the 
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have 
sustained damage, replace them.
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Tires and spare tire should be replaced after 
6 years, regardless of the remaining tread.