2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 345
2002 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Battery Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 342 warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration. An underinflated tire due to a slow leak (e.g. due to a nail in the tire) may cause damage such as tread separation, bulging etc. Regular tire pressure checks (including the spare tire) at intervals of no more than 14 days are therefore essential. If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for damage. The spare tire should be checked periodically for condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become worn over time even if never used, and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary. Warning! Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Follow recommended inflation pressures. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight as indicated by the label on the driver's door latch post). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Important! Battery replacement information: The maintenance-free battery is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side. The service life of the battery is dependent on its condition of charge. The battery should always be kept sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length of time. Battery Warning! Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.