Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
- Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make.
- Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels.
- After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km) as they only reach their full performance after this distance.
- Do not use tires that are excessively worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces decreases significantly when the tread depth is less than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- Replace the tires after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the following factors amongst other things:
- driving style
- tire pressure
- mileage
Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to
be worn when the tread wear indicators (TWI) become visible at approximately 1/16
in (1.6 mm), we recomme ...
Winter operation
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Engine oil check
Check the engine oil weekly.
If any
significant or sudden drop in oil level is
noted, seek qualified assistance.
Never allow the oil level to fall below the
lower mark or notch on the dipstick. ...
Driving, alcohol and drugs
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability
can be seriously impaired even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum.
If you have been drinking, ...
Sun visors
Sun visors
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor 1 .
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side 2 . ...
