2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 228
2003 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Operation Driving instructions Tires Warning! The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot firmly on brake pedal. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Move the selector lever to position P. Slowly release brake pedal. When parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. Turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*). Take the key or the KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock vehicle when leaving. G Warning! G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs. Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As tread depth approaches 1⁄16 in (1.5 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely. Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1⁄16 in (1.5 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subject to extreme operating conditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). 228
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