2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 202

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 200 Version: 2.11.8.1 200 Tires and wheels Make sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds. Supplemental tire inflation pressure information for different loading conditions of the vehicle can be found on the tire inflation pressure label. The tire inflation pressure label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. For the tire inflation pressure for spare wheels such as Minispare wheels or spare wheels with collapsible tire refer to Rthe Rthe Some tire inflation pressure labels may only show the rim diameter instead of the entire tire size, e.g. R 18 or 18". The rim diameter is part of the tire size as specified on the tire sidewall (Y page 213). Operation yellow label on the spare wheel rim "Technical data" section of this Operator's Manual (Y page 300) the driver's door B-pillar Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures specific to rim diameter Rthe Tire and Loading Information placard on Unless specified otherwise, the tire inflation pressures on the tire inflation pressure label are valid for all approved, factory-equipped tires. When a tire size is specified, the tire inflation pressure that follows applies to that particular tire size only. Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. i Data shown on tire inflation pressure label examples are for illustration purposes only. Tire inflation pressure data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the following illustrations. Refer to the tire inflation pressure label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. G Warning! Underinflated tires can Rcause excessive and uneven tire wear affect fuel economy affect handling characteristics Radversely Rlead to tire failure from being overheated Radversely Overinflated tires Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become G Warning! Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures for all approved, factory equipped tires