Notes on changing the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with halogen or static LED headlamps: Changing the headlamps is not necessary. The legal requirements will also be fulfilled in countries with left- and right-hand traffic.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tyres
WARNING Risk of accident from damaged tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.
As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Check the wheels and tyres of your vehicle for damage regularly, i.e. at least every two weeks, as well as after driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged wheels can lead to a loss of tyre pressure.
Look out for the following types of damage, for example:
cuts in the tyres
punctures in the tyres
tears in the tyres
bulges on tyres
deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
WARNING Risk of aquaplaning due to insufficient tyre tread
Insufficient tyre tread will result in reduced tyre grip. The tyre tread is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that in heavy rain or slush the risk of aquaplaning is increased, in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the conditions.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at different locations on the tyre tread.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tyres.
Minimum tread depth for:
Summer tyres: 3 mm
M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before the legally prescribed limit for the minimum tread depth is reached.
Conduct the following checks regularly on all wheels, at least once a month or as required, e.g. before a long journey or when driving off-road:
check the tyre pressure More
check the valve caps
Valves must be protected from moisture and dirt with valve caps specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
visually inspect the tread depth and the tyre tread across the whole tyre width
For summer tyres, the minimum tread depth is 3 mm and for winter tyres 4 mm.
Removing the warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the stowage compartment in the front passenger door.
Take warning triangle out of the stowage compartment.
Removing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the stowage compartment in the co-driver's door.
Remove the first-aid kit from the stowage compartment.