Tire Pressure Specifications; Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted M+S tires:
Check the tire pressures (
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Restart the tire pressure monitor
X
( page 393).
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Snow chains

G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
never install snow chains to the front
R
wheels
always install snow chains in pairs to the
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rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
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 (
Only use snow chains when driving on
R
roads 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
R
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
R
R
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page 390).
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Important safety notes
page 413).
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regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
On vehicles with AIRMATIC (
Active Body Control (ABC) (
you must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been installed.
You may wish to deactivate
®
ESP ( page 77) when pulling away with
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snow chains installed. You can thereby
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action).
Tire pressure

Tire pressure specifications

G WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
the tires may burst, especially as the load
R
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
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steering 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
including the spare wheel:
monthly, at least
R
if the load changes
R
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.
The specifications on the sample Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire
Tire pressure
page 216) or
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page 214),
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