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322 Wheels and tyres
Never fit snow chains on the front
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wheels.
Only fit snow chains on the rear wheels
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in pairs.
* NOTE Damage to the wheel trim from fit‐
ted snow chains
If snow chains are fitted to steel wheels, the
wheel trims can be damaged.
Remove the wheel trims of steel wheels
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before fitting snow chains.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
Snow chains are only permissible for certain
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wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain
information about this from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
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have been specifically approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains
with the same quality standard.
If snow chains are fitted, the maximum per‐
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missible speed is 50 km/h.
Vehicles with level control: if snow chains
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are fitted, only drive at raised vehicle level.
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You can permanently limit the maximum
vehicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(
page 141).
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You can deactivate ESP
to pull away
(
page 135). This allows the wheels to
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spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tyre pressure
Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the
following risks:
The tyres may burst, especially as the
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load and vehicle speed increase.
The tyres may wear excessively and/or
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unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
traction.
The driving characteristics, as well as
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steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
Comply with the recommended tyre
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pressure and check the tyre pressure of
all tyres including the spare wheel regu‐
larly:
at least once a month
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when the load changes
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before embarking on a longer journey
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if operating conditions change, e.g. off-
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road driving
Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary.
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Tyre pressure which is too high or too low can:
Shorten the service life of the tyres.
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Cause increased tyre damage.
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Adversely affect driving characteristics and
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thus driving safety, e.g. due to aquaplaning.
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