Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Winter driving
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Warning!
If you use your spare wheel when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may very
well impair turning stability and that overall
driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your
driving style accordingly.
Have the spare wheel replaced by a regular
road wheel with a winter tire at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry road
conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires
provide special winter performance. Make
sure the tires you use show the mountain/
snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and
have been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the
only way to achieve the maximum
effectiveness of your vehicle's driving safety
systems such as the ABS and the ESP
winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
the same tread design.
For information on winter tires for your
vehicle model, see the "Technical data"
section ( Y page 331).
Always observe the speed rating of the winter
tires installed on your vehicle.
After installing winter tires:
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Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust
it if necessary (
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Restart the tire pressure loss warning
system ( Y page 222) or the Advanced Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (
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Snow chains

! Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help avoid
serious damage to your vehicle or tires,
make sure the use of snow chains is
permissible as specified in the "Technical
data" section of this Operator's Manual.
Snow chains should only be driven on snow-
covered roads at speeds not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon
as possible when driving on roads without
snow.
Observe the following guidelines when using
snow chains:
Use of snow chains is not permissible with
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all wheel/tire combinations (
Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
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wheels only. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
! If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body
or axle components. The tires or the vehicle
could be damaged as a result.
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Only use snow chains that are approved by
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Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
Use of snow chains may be prohibited
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depending on location. Always check local
and state laws before installing snow
chains.
Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel.
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i When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESP
before setting the vehicle in motion. This
will improve the vehicle's traction.
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