Tire Pressure; Snow Chains - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

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.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
Check the tire pressures (
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor
X
( page 583).
Y

Snow chains

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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.
! You must drive at raised vehicle level
(level 1) if snow chains have been mounted.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
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:
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R
page 583).
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R
R
R
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Tire pressure

Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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Tires with tire pressures that are too low or
too high are associated with the following
hazards:
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R
R
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Only use snow chains when driving on
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
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to install snow
chains.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you must drive at a raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been installed
( page 198).
Y
You may wish to deactivate ESP
pulling away with snow chains installed
( page 73). You can thereby allow the
Y
wheels to spin in a controlled manner,
achieving an increased driving force
(cutting action).
WARNING
they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is
heavily laden or when driven at high
speeds.
the tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which can severely impair tire
traction.
the driving, steering and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Tire pressure
579
page 602).
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when
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