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394 Wheels and tyres
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 vehi-
cle 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 Active Parking Assist: do not use
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Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
fitted.
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You can permanently limit the maximum vehi-
cle speed for driving with winter tyres
(
page 184).
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You can deactivate ESP
to pull away
(
page 178). This allows the wheels to spin,
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achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuffi-
cient or excessive tyre pressure
Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
The tyres can burst.
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The tyres can wear excessively and/or
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unevenly.
The driving characteristics as well as the
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steering and braking characteristics 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:
monthly
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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, if 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.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to repea-
ted pressure drop in the tyres
The wheels, valves or tyres could be damaged.
Too low a tyre pressure can lead to the tyres
bursting.
Examine the tyres for foreign objects.
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Check whether the tyre has a puncture
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or the valve has a leak.
If you are unable to rectify the damage,
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contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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