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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

Mercedes-Benz S-Class / Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Definition of terms for tires and loading / Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U.S.

government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.

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Switching on DISTRONIC PLUS, storing the current speed and maintaining it
Important safety notes WARNING The vehicle can be braked when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. For this reason, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means ( ...

Storing the current speed or calling upthe last stored speed
WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising ...

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 Identification Number ...