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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 (
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Only use snow chains when driving on roads
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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 snow
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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).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
away with snow chains installed (
You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased driv-
ing force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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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.
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when pulling
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The data on the Tire and Loading Information
placard and tire pressure table are only exam-
ples. 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.
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
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 and Loading Information placard
Recommended tire pressures
:
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on
the B-pillar on the driver's side (
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-
tains the recommended tire pressures for cold
tires. The recommended tire pressures are valid
for the maximum permissible load and up to the
maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Tire pressure table
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. It shows the tire pressure for all tires
permitted at the factory for this vehicle; see
illustration (example).
Tire pressure
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