MAYBACH 62 S - Tires; Hydroplaning; Tire Traction

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Operation
Driving instructions
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required
by law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and
become visible at a tread depth of ap-
proximately
1
⁄
16
in (1.6 mm), at which
point the tire is considered worn and
should be replaced.
The treadwear indicator appears as a sol-
id band across the tread.
Specified tire inflation pressures must be
maintained. This applies particularly if
the tires are subject to extreme operat-
ing conditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy
loads, high ambient temperatures).
For more information, see “Tires and
wheels” (
컄 page 313).
Depending on the depth of the water
layer on the road, hydroplaning may oc-
cur, even at low speeds and with new
tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track
grooves in the road and apply brakes
cautiously in the rain.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered
or icy road is always lower than on a dry
road.
You should pay particular attention to
the condition of the road whenever the
outside temperatures are close to the
freezing point.
Tires
Warning! G
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning
flashers, carefully slow down, and drive
with caution to an area which is a safe dis-
tance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest authorized Maybach Studio or
tire dealer for repairs.
Warning! G
Although the applicable federal motor ve-
hicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn
when the treadwear indicators (TWI) be-
come visible at approximately
1
⁄
16
in
(1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not
allow your tires to wear down to that level.
As tread depth approaches
1
⁄
8
in (3 mm),
the adhesion properties on a wet road are
sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Warning! G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire af-
fects the ability to steer or brake the vehi-
cle. You may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire or driv-
ing at high speed with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Hydroplaning
Tire traction
Warning! G
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction
will be substantially reduced. Under such
weather conditions, drive, steer and brake
with extreme caution.