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206 Wheels and tires
* NOTE Damage to the wheel trim from
mounted snow chains
If snow chains are mounted to steel wheels,
the wheel trims can be damaged.
Remove the wheel trims of steel wheels
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before mounting snow chains.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
Snow chains are only permissible for certain
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wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain
information on them at a qualified specialist
workshop.
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
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have been specifically approved for your vehi‐
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
the same quality standard.
The snow chains must be retightened after
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driving approximately 0.6 miles (1 km). This is
the only way to ensure the snow chains are
optimally seated with clearance to adjacent
components.
Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: only install
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snow chains in pairs and only on the rear
wheels. Observe the manufacturer's installa‐
tion instructions.
Vehicles with front-wheel drive: only install
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snow chains in pairs and only on the front
wheels. Observe the manufacturer's installa‐
tion instructions.
Use snow chains only when the road surface
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is completely snow-covered. 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
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snow chains. Observe the applicable regula‐
tions before installing snow chains.
If snow chains are installed, the maximum
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permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
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You can deactivate ESP
(
page 111, 112). This allows the wheels to
/
spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Notes on tire pressure
Driving with tire pressure that is too high or too
low can:
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to pull away
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
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Tire pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tire pressure
Tires with either too low or too high a pres‐
sure present the following hazards:
the tires could burst
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the tires 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 tire pres‐
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sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires 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 tire pressure where neces‐
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sary.
Shorten the service life of the tires
Cause increased tire damage
Adversely affect handling characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning
& WARNING Risk of accident due to too
low a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the brak‐
ing properties and the handling characteris‐
tics.
Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
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Tire malfunctioning as a result of overheating
Impaired handling characteristics
Irregular wear
Increased fuel consumption
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