2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 239
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Warning! Do not drive the vehicle while the wheel change switch is activated since the vehicle suspension will not function properly. Warning! The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. Vehicles with Sport Package: The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. Tire inflation pressure A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended tires as well as for the varying operating conditions. Important! Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter. Example: If garage temperature = approx. +68°F (+20°C) and ambient temperature = approx. +32°F (0°C) then the adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure +3psi (+0.2 bar). Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible. The ride of the vehicle, however, will become somewhat harder. Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed. Tire pressure should therefore only be checked and corrected on cold tires. Correct tire pressure in Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 235 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index