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or life of others.
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Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: • design • equipment • technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
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• Equipment-dependent supplements
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Exterior spare wheel bracket
General notes
WARNING
If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or is
not the same model as the regular tires, have
the spare tire replaced with a new tire at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Tire labeling
Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation)
and the manufacturer's name:
1 Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT, Tire ...
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
WARNING
The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wip ...