Winter driving
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Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry road
conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires
provide special winter performance. Make
sure the tires you use show the mountain/
snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and
have been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the
only way to achieve the maximum
30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon
as possible when driving on roads without
snow.
Observe the following guidelines when using
snow chains:
RUse of snow chains is not permissible with
all wheel/tire combinations (Y page 299).
RUse snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
!
If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body
or axle components. The tires or the vehicle
could be damaged as a result.
effectiveness of your vehicle’s driving safety
systems such as the ABS and the ESP® in
winter operation.
ROnly use snow chains that are approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
For safe handling, make sure all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
the same tread design.
For information on winter tires for your
vehicle model, see the “Technical data”
section (Y page 299).
RUse of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check local
and state laws before installing snow
chains.
Always observe the speed rating of the winter
tires installed on your vehicle.
RDo not use snow chains on the spare wheel.
After installing winter tires:
X Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust i When driving with snow chains, you may
it if necessary (Y page 189).
X Restart the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Y page 190).
wish to switch off the ESP® (Y page 56)
before setting the vehicle in motion. This
will improve the vehicle’s traction.
Winter driving instructions
G Warning!
Snow chains
!
When driving with snow chains, always
select setting 1 of the vehicle level control.
Other settings may result in damage to your
vehicle.
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the engine
running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
!
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help avoid
serious damage to your vehicle or tires,
make sure the use of snow chains is
permissible as specified in the “Technical
data” section of this Operator’s Manual.
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind.
Snow chains should only be driven on snow-
covered roads at speeds not to exceed
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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