Tire Pressure - Mercedes-Benz GLC 2017 Operator's Manual

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 354).
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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 31 mph (50 km/h).
On vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL, you
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must only drive at raised vehicle level if snow
chains have been installed (
When snow chains are installed, never use
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Active Parking Assist (
You may wish to deactivate ESP
away with snow chains installed:
All vehicles (except Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
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( page 69)
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Mercedes‑AMG vehicles (
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You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased driv-
ing force (cutting action).
page 167).
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page 173).
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when pulling
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Tire pressure

Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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WARNING
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
tire pressure table on the vehicle.
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.
Tire pressure
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