2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA snow chains

Displaying the assistance graphic
XPress theYorebutton on the steeringwheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPresscordto selectAssist.Assist.GraphicGraphic.
XPressvto confirm.The multifunction display shows the ActiveDistance Assist DISTRONIC distance displayon the assistant display.
The assistance graphic displays the status ofand information from the following drivingsystems or driving safety systems:
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC(Ypage 152)
RActive Brake Assist (Ypage 62)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 173)
RLane Keeping Assist (Ypage 176)
XPressdto display the ATTENTION ASSISTassessment.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®
(Ypage 64).
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP®in the follow-ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Deactivating/activating ESP®in Mercedes-AMG vehicles (Ypage 66).
For further information about ESP®, see(Ypage 64).
XStart the engine.
XPress theYorebutton on the steeringwheel to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPresscordto selectESPESP.
XPressvto confirm.The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate:press thevbut-ton again.
ESP®is deactivated if the

When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 293).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (USA only)(Ypage 300).
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system(Canada) (Ypage 297)
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are mounted on the rear
wheels, the snow chains could cause abrasion
to the vehicle body or to chassis components.
This could cause damage to the vehicle or the
tires. There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever mount snow chains on the rear
wheels
Ronly mount snow chains in pairs on the
front wheels.
!On some tire sizes there is not enough spacefor snow chains. To avoid damage to the vehi-cle or tires, observe the "Wheel and tire com-binations" section under "Tires and wheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you only use snow chains that havebeen specially approved for your vehicle byMercedes-Benz, or are of a correspondingstandard of quality. For more information,please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please bearthe following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on allwheel/tire combinations. Permissible wheel-tire combinations (Ypage 315).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roadscompletely covered by snow. Remove thesnow chains as soon as possible when youcome to a road that is not snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of snowchains. Observe the appropriate regulations ifyou wish to mount snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissiblespeed of 30mph (50 km/h).
RIf snow chains are installed, you cannot useActive Parking Assist (Ypage 167).
You may wish to deactivate ESP®when pullingaway with snow chains installed . This allows thewheels to spin in a controlled manner, achievingincreased propulsive force (cutting action).
RDeactivate ESP®(all vehicles exceptMercedes-AMG vehicles) (Ypage 65)
RDeactivate ESP®(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)(Ypage 66)
Information about driving with an emergencyspare wheel (Ypage 315).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing 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 includ-
ing the spare wheel:
Rmonthly, at least
Rif the load changes
Rbefore beginning a long journey
Runder different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
iThe data on the Tire and Loading Informa-tion placard and tire pressure table shownhere are examples. Tire pressure specifica-tions are vehicle-specific and may deviatefrom the data shown here. The tire pressurespecifications that are valid for your vehiclecan be found on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation placard and tire pressure table on thevehicle.
Tire pressure293
Wheels and tires
Z

a corresponding warning message will appear inthe multifunction display.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warningby theRun Flat Indicator Active PressRun Flat Indicator Active Press'OK''OK'totoRestartRestartmessage in the multifunctiondisplay in theServ.Serv.menu. Information on themessage display can be found in the "Restartingthe tire pressure loss warning" section(Ypage 297).
Important safety notes
The tire pressure warning system does not warnyou of an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observethe notes on the recommended tire pressure(Ypage 293).
The tire pressure loss warning does not replacethe need to regularly check the tire pressure. Aneven loss of pressure on several tires at thesame time cannot be detected by the tire pres-sure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn youof a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire ispenetrated by a foreign object. In the event of asudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steeringmovements.
The function of the tire pressure loss warningsystem is limited or delayed if:
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle'stires.
Rroad conditions are wintry.
Ryou are driving on sand or gravel.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (corner-ing at high speeds or driving with high rates ofacceleration).
Ryou are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi-cle or on the roof)
Restarting the tire pressure loss warn-
ing system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system ifyou have:
Rchanged the tire pressure
Rchanged the wheels or tires
Rmounted new wheels or tires
XBefore restarting, make sure that the tirepressures are set properly on all four tires forthe respective operating conditions.
The recommended tire pressure can be foundon the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire pressuretable is attached to the fuel filler flap. The tirepressure loss warning system can only givereliable warnings if you have set the correcttire pressure. If an incorrect tire pressure isset, these incorrect values will be monitored.
XAlso observe the notes in the section on tirepressures (Ypage 293).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in positionHin the ignition lock (Ypage 123).
XPressYoreon the steering wheel toselect theServ.Serv.menu.
XPress thecordbutton to selectTire PressureTire Pressure.
XPress thevbutton.TheRun Flat Indicator Active PressRun Flat Indicator Active Press'OK' to Restart'OK' to Restartmessage appears in themultifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPress thevbutton.TheTire Pressure Now OK?Tire Pressure Now OK?messageappears in the multifunction display.
XPress thecordbutton to selectYesYes.
XPress thevbutton.TheRun Flat Indicator RestartedRun Flat Indicator Restartedmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure losswarning system will monitor the set tire pres-sures of all four tires.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress the8button.
or
XIf theTire Pressure Now OK?Tire Pressure Now OK?messageappears, press thecordbutton toselectCancelCancel.
XPress thevbutton.The tire pressure values stored at the lastrestart will continue to be monitored.
Tire pressure monitor (Canada only)
General notes
If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the vehi-cle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tirepressures in all four tires. The tire pressure mon-itor warns you if the pressure drops in one ormore of the tires. The tire pressure monitor onlyfunctions if the corresponding sensors areinstalled in all wheels.
Tire pressure297
Wheels and tires
Z

Rdo not switch ESP®off.
Rhave a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or sparewheel of a different size, you must not exceedthe vehicle's maximum design speed of 50 mph(80 km/h).
You should regularly check the pressure of theemergency spare wheel, particularly prior tolong trips, and correct the pressure as neces-sary (Ypage 293). The value on the wheel isvalid.
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-gency spare wheels.
General notes
You can ask for information regarding permittedemergency spare wheels at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun-ted against the direction of rotation. Observethe time restriction on use as well as the speedlimitation specified on the emergency sparewheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,regardless of wear. This also applies to theemergency spare wheel.
Tire pressure loss warning system (Canadaonly):as long as you are driving with the emer-gency spare wheel mounted, the tire pressureloss warning system cannot function reliably.Only restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-tem when the defective wheel has beenreplaced with a new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor (USAonly):after an emergency spare wheel has beenmounted, the system may still display the tirepressure of the removed wheel for a fewminutes. The value displayed for the mountedemergency spare wheel is not the same as thecurrent tire pressure of the emergency sparewheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Vehicles with the "Minispare" emergency sparewheel
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel issecured in emergency spare wheel bagCin thetrunk.
XOpen the trunk lid
XRelease securing strapsDon emergencyspare wheel bagC.
XRemove emergency spare wheel bagCwiththe "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
XOpen emergency spare wheel bagCandremove the "Minispare" emergency sparewheel.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in the"Changing a wheel" section (Ypage 311).
316Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires