What is the appropriate tire pressure for the Mercedes-Benz C260L?
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The recommended tire pressure for the Mercedes-Benz C260L is between 2.4bar and 2.5bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be increased by 0.2bar in winter and reduced by 0.1bar in summer. This data complies with the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The tire pressure can be viewed on the multifunction display screen on the steering wheel. The Mercedes-Benz C260L is equipped with an active tire pressure monitoring system, and the dashboard displays the tire pressure information for all four wheels, allowing the driver to clearly identify which tire is experiencing an issue. Generally, a tire pressure exceeding 2.8bar is considered too high, while a pressure below 2.0bar is too low. Hazards of overinflation: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance; causes steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerates wear on the central tread pattern, shortening tire lifespan; increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; overstretches the tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing the load on the vehicle during driving. Hazards of underinflation: Increased friction with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to deviation, compromising driving safety; increases movement in various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; weakens the function of cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; multiplies friction with the ground, sharply raising tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under these conditions may result in a tire blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light illuminates (a yellow symbol featuring an irregular circle without a seal, with four small spikes below and an exclamation mark inside), it is generally due to one of the following three reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Typically, an alarm is triggered when the pressure is below 1.8bar or above 3.0bar. In this case, the tires should be checked and the pressure adjusted. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure monitoring system is not reset promptly, it may still record the previous data, causing the indicator light to remain on. Simply reset the tire pressure monitoring system to resolve this issue. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, which monitors tire pressure, is installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged due to impact while driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. In such cases, the only solution is to replace the sensor with a new one.