Operation
Winter driving
Snow chains
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
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Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
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When driving with snow chains, always se-
lect setting 1 of the vehicle level control system
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Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(୴ page 230). Other settings may result in
(୴ page 449).
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Do not use snow chains on the spare
wheel (୴ page 453).
damage to your vehicle.
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Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
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Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clear-
Do not use snow chains on wheels with
MOExtended tires* (୴ page 449).
ance for snow chains. To help avoid serious dam-
age to your vehicle or tires, make sure that the
use of snow chains is permissible as specified in
the “Technical data” section of this Operator’s
Manual, see “Rims and tires” (୴ page 449).
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If snow chains are mounted to the front
i When driving with snow chains, you may
wheels, they may scrape against the body or axle wish to deactivate the ESP® (୴ page 93) before
components. The tires or the vehicle could be
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
damaged as a result.
the vehicle’s traction.
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Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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