Tire Pressure - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Tire pressure

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Check the snow chains for damage before
mounting them. Damaged or worn snow
chains may snap and damage the following
components:
wheel
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wheel housing
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wheel suspension
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For this reason, you must use only snow
chains that are free of defects. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
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 workshop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
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wheel/tire combinations. Observe the infor-
mation regarding permitted wheel/tire com-
binations ( page 273).
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Install the snow chains on all four wheels for
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maximum tractive power and driving stability.
If you only have two snow chains, install these
as a pair on the rear wheels. The vehicle then
remains more stable under braking.
Only use snow chains when driving on roads
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completely covered by snow. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
Local regulations may restrict the use of snow
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chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if
you wish to mount snow chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
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speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
away with snow chains installed (
You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased driv-
ing force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
the tires may burst, especially as the load
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and vehicle speed increase.
the tires may wear excessively and/or
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unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
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ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
ing the spare wheel:
monthly, at least
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if the load changes
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before beginning a long journey
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under different operating conditions, e.g.
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off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The data on the Tire and Loading Information
placard and tire pressure table shown here are
examples. Tire pressure specifications are vehi-
cle-specific and may deviate from the data
shown here. The tire pressure specifications
that are valid for your vehicle can be found on
the Tire and Loading Information placard and
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when pulling
tire pressure table on the vehicle.
page 59).
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General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Operation with a trailer: the applicable value
for the rear axle is the maximum tire pressure
value stated in the table inside the fuel filler flap.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
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