Check; Snow Chains; Tire Pressure Specifications - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. 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 charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
Check the tire pressures (
X
Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire pres-
X
sure loss warning system (
Restart the tire pressure monitor
X
( page 367).
Y

Snow chains

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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
R
wheels
always install snow chains in pairs to the
R
rear wheels.
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you
mount snow chains on steel wheels, you
may damage the hub caps. Remove the hub
caps from the relevant wheels before
mounting the snow chains.
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.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
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to
R
R
R
R
page 365).
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R
page 369).
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You may wish to deactivate ESP
ing away with snow chains installed
(
Y
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).

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Tire pressure specifications

Important safety notes
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Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
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R
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Only use snow chains when driving on
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
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
On vehicles with AIRMATIC, you must drive
at raised vehicle level if snow chains have
been installed ( page 197).
Y
page 72). You can thereby allow the wheels
WARNING
the tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
the tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
Check
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page 386).
Y
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when pull-
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