Winter Operation; Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual

conditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP
function optimally in winter. These tires have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
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WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There
is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than ã
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted M+S tires:
Check the tire pressures (
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Restart the tire pressure monitor
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After mounting a spare wheel or an
emergency spare wheel, do not drive faster
than 50 mph (80 km/h).
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The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully.
never mount more than one spare wheel or
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emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
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wheel of a different size briefly.
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have a spare wheel or emergency spare
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wheel of a different size replaced at the
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off.

Winter operation

nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.

Snow chains

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends 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.
! You must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been mounted. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
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. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Mount snow chains only in pairs and only
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on the rear wheels. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
Only use snow chains when driving on
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roads 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
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snow 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).
Snow chains may not be mounted on the
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emergency spare wheel.
! If snow chains are mounted on the front
wheels, the snow chains could grind
against the bodywork or components of the
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