Observe the following notes when using snow
c
hains:
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Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain
information about this from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
have been specically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
the same quality standard.
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If snow chains are tted, the maximum per-
missible speed is 50 km/h.
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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do not use
Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
tted.
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You can permanently limit the maximum vehi-
cle speed f
or driving with winter tyres
(/ page 184).
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You can deactivate ESP
®
t
o pull away
(/ page 178). This allows the wheels to spin,
achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o insu-
cient or excessive tyre pressure
Underinated or overinated tyres pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
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The tyres can burst.
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The tyres can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
R
The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
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Comply with the recommended tyre
pr
essure and check the tyre pressure of
all tyres, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
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monthly
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when the load changes
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before embarking on a longer journey
R
if oper
ating conditions change, e.g. o-
road driving
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Adjust the tyre pressure, if necessary.
Tyre pressure which is too high or too low can:
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Shor
ten the service life of the tyres.
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Cause increased tyre damage.
R
Adversely aect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to aquaplaning.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o repea-
ted pressure drop in the tyres
The wheels, valves or tyres could be damaged.
Too low a tyre pressure can lead to the tyres
bursting.
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Examine the tyres for foreign objects.
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Check whether the tyre has a puncture
or t
he valve has a leak.
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If you are unable to rectify the damage,
cont
act a qualied specialist workshop.
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