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332 Wheels and tyres
Never fit snow chains on the front
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wheels.
Only fit snow chains on the rear wheels
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in pairs.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
Snow chains are only permissible for certain
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wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain
information about this from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
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have been specifically approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains
with the same quality standard.
If snow chains are fitted, the maximum per‐
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missible speed is 50 km/h.
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do
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not use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are fitted.
Vehicles with level control: if snow chains
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are fitted, only drive at raised vehicle level .
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You can permanently limit the maximum
vehicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(
page 196).
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You can deactivate ESP
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to pull away
(
page 187). This allows the wheels to
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spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tyre pressure
Tyres with either too low or too high a pres‐
sure present the following hazards:
the tyres could burst
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the tyres could wear excessively and/or
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unevenly
the driving characteristics as well as
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steering and braking characteristics may
be severely impaired
Observe the recommended tyre pres‐
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sures and check the tyre pressures of
all tyres including the spare wheel:
monthly
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if altering the load on the vehicle
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prior to long journeys
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if the operating conditions change, for
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example when driving off-road
Adjust the tyre pressure where neces‐
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sary.
Tyre pressure which is too high or too low can:
Shorten the service life of the tyres.
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Cause increased tyre damage.
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Adversely affect driving characteristics and
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thus driving safety, e.g. due to aquaplaning.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐
ted pressure drop in the tyres
The wheels, valves or tyres could be dam‐
aged.
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