Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK Operator's Manual

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety sys-
tems such as ABS and ESP
mally in winter. These tires have been devel-
oped specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
Check the tire pressures (
X
Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire pres-
X
sure loss warning system (
Restart the tire pressure monitor
X
( page 316).
Y
Information about driving with an emergency
spare wheel ( page 339).
Y

Snow chains

WARNING
G
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
never install snow chains to the front
R
wheels
always install snow chains in pairs to the
R
rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
R
®
to function opti-
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Only use snow chains when driving on
R
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered.
Local regulations may restrict the use of
R
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to install snow chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
R
page 315).
Y
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
page 315).
Y
ing away with snow chains installed
( page 66). You can thereby allow the wheels
Y
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Information about driving with an emergency
spare wheel (
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
G
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
the tires may burst, especially as the load
R
and vehicle speed increase.
the tires may wear excessively and/or
R
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
R
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Tire pressure
page 335).
Y
page 339).
Y
WARNING
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® when pull-
Z