Summer is approaching and this year, more than ever, is a good time to drive your Mercedes-Benz and travel. Keep reading because in this article we are going to give you some tips to Prepare your Mercedes for summer travel.
You will be with us that the last thing you want is to have a breakdown during the trip, so the first thing you should do, especially if you have a vehicle that is more than 6 years old, should be take it for review. This way you will avoid that during the trip, your Mercedes suffer some damage that could have been avoided with a simple inspection.
Let's see the 10 points that you should check on your Mercedes before starting the trip:
Tire condition
It's of vital importance check the condition of the tires.
Make sure of the tire tread, if it is already very worn or is more than 4 years old you should change them.Tires are the only part of the vehicle that is in direct contact with the asphalt and that allow you to direct the vehicle where you want., so they should be reviewed frequently. Plus, you don't want a tire to ruin your summer trip...
tire pressure
Same as the condition of the tires, pressure should be checked at least once a month.
A tire pressure below that established by the manufacturer will cause your vehicle's consumption to increase, wear to be uneven and driving to be less precise. The same will happen if for some reason we have a tire with a pressure above that established by the manufacturer.
To know the pressures of your vehicle you must review your Mercedes-Benz manual or approach a Mercedes workshop.
Liquid filling
Before starting a long trip, you should check the condition of the cooling water and change or refill it if necessary. The same should be done with the lubricating oil and filter since the engine will be in operation for a long time and having these elements in poor condition can cause a breakdown or malfunction of your Mercedes-Benz.
Lights
Check before making the trip that all your lights are working correctly.
If your Mercedes has replacement lights, check that you have them all and that they are in good condition.
Reflective vests and signaling elements in case of breakdown
Also verify that you have the triangles and the reflective vest inside the vehicle.
You should not carry the reflective vest in the trunk since in the event of a breakdown you would have to leave the vehicle without the vest, so you would be taking an unnecessary risk.
Spare tire or inflation cartridge
In case your Mercedes has a spare wheel Verify that the spare tire pressure is correct.We tend to forget about that tire without taking into account that if one day we puncture and need to change it for the spare, it will not be able to guarantee its function due to the pressure.
On the contrary, if your Mercedes has an anti-puncture kit, check that the charge is not expired or has already been used.
Accessories
It is important to equip your Mercedes with the best original accessories since these are going to provide you with the plus comfort and safety What you need to make your trip.
Both bicycle racks, trunks and shopping baskets provide the vehicle owner with extra comfort.
It is important to highlight that the accessories must be original since these accessories have passed different tests to be able to be approved and comply with the rigorous safety standards for public roads
Trunks
You must check the fastening of the trunks before starting your vehicle. If you are not sure how they should be installed, go to a Mercedes center.
Bike rack
In addition to checking the attachment of the bicycle rack to the vehicle, also check that the attachment of the bicycles to the bicycle rack is correct.
Pets
Finally, remember that dog-type pets must be in the back of the vehicle or, failing that, with the pet belt.
We hope that these 10 points have been helpful to you. Prepare your Mercedes-Benz for summer travel and remember that if you have any questions you can contact contact us.
If you are going to take your Mercedes to review You don't have to worry since all the previous checks will be done for you.
