Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
If you mount M+S tires that have a lower max-
imum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix a corresponding warning label in the
driver's field of vision. You can obtain this at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Once you have mounted the winter tires:
Check the tire pressure (
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Reactivate the tire pressure moni-
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tor* ( page 297).
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Snow chains

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WARNING
If you drive too fast with snow chains moun-
ted, they may snap. As a result, you could
injure others and damage the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Observe the maximum permissible speed for
operation with snow chains.
When driving with snow chains installed, do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 30 mph (50 km/h). Observe the country-
specific laws and regulations for operation
with snow chains.
! Check the snow chains for damage before
mounting them. Damaged or worn snow
chains may snap and damage the following
components:
wheel
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wheel housing
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wheel suspension
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For this reason, you must use only snow
chains that are free of defects. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
! 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.
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Snow chains increase traction on roads in
wintry conditions.
For reasons of safety we only recommend
using snow chains or traction aids that are
approved for the Sprinter. The snow chains or
traction aids must be of class U or meet the
SAE type U specification. Information on
snow chains is available at any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When mounting snow chains, please bear the
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following points in mind:
Snow chains cannot be mounted on all
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wheel/tire combinations. When mounting
the snow chains, note the permissible tire
and snow chain dimensions.
Mount snow chains only in pairs and only to
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the rear wheels. On vehicles with twin tires,
mount the snow chains to the outer wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's mounting
instructions.
Vehicles with all-wheel-drive: snow
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chains are not permitted on the front axle.
There is not sufficient space for commer-
cially-available snow chains. Information
about snow chains for all-wheel-drive vehi-
cles can be obtained from an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Only use snow chains when the road is cov-
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ered by a layer of snow. Remove the snow
chains as soon as possible when you come
to a road that is not snow-covered.
The use of snow chains may be restricted
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by local regulations. Observe the appropri-
ate regulations before mounting snow
chains.
Activate all-wheel drive before driving off
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with snow chains (
When driving with snow chains installed, do
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not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Check the tension of the chains after a dis-
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tance of approximately 0.5 miles (1.0 km).
You can deactivate ASR (
pulling away with snow chains mounted. This
allows the wheels to spin in a controlled man-
Operation in winter
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