Therefore, only use snow chains that are in
perfect condition. Observe the manufactur-
er's installation instructions.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only snow chains that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz or that are of
an equivalent standard of quality. For more
information, please contact aqualified special-
ist workshop.
If you wish to fit snow chains, please bear the
following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/tyre
combinations. Observe the information
regarding permitted wheel/tyre combina-
tions (Y page 246)
R fit the snow chains on all four wheels for max-
imum tractive power and driving stability.
Snow chains must alway sbefitted in pairs; if
you only have two snow chains, fit these on
the rear wheels. The vehicle then remains
more stable under braking
R use snow chains only if the road surface is
completely snow-covered. Remove the snow
chains as soon as possible when you come to ar oad that is not snow-covered
R local regulations may restrict the use of snow
chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if you wish to fit snow chains
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when pulling
away with snow chains fitted (Y page 54). This
allows the wheels to spin in acontrolled manner,
achieving increased propulsive force (cut). Tyre pressure
Tyre pressur
especifications
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Underinf lated or overinflated tyres pose the
following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load
and vehicl espee dincrease.
R the tyres may weare xcessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
traction.
R the driving characteristics, as wellass teer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is arisk of an accident.
Observe the recommende dtyre pressure and
check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ-
ing the spar ewheel:
R at least every two weeks
R when the loadc hanges
R before embarking on alonger journey
R for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-
road driving
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. G
WARNING
If you fit unsuitabl eaccessories onto tyre
valves, the tyre valve smay be overloadeda nd
malfunction, which can caus etyre pressure
loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tyre pres-
sure monitors keep the tyre valve open. This
can alsor esult in tyre pressure loss. There is a
risk of accident.
Only screw standar dvalve caps or valve caps
specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for
yourv ehicleonto the tyre valve. G
WARNING
If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly ,the
wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre
pressure that is too low may result in atyre
blow-out. There is arisk of accident. 238
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