Tire Pressure; Snow Chains; Recommended - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Snow chains

G WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
never install snow chains to the front
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wheels
always install snow chains in pairs to the
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rear wheels.
! 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".
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.
You may not attach snow chains to all
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wheel-tire combination, see the informa-
tion under "Wheels and tires" in the "Tech-
nical data" section.
Only use snow chains when driving on
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roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble 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 reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
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speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
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You can deactivate ESP
when pulling away with snow chains instal-
led. You can thereby allow the wheels to
spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Important safety notes
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General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
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( page 55)
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mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.

Tire pressure

Tire pressure specifications
G 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 specifications on the sample Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure tables are examples. Tire pressure
specifications are vehicle-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 pres-
sure table on the vehicle.
Tire pressure
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