Six marks 1 show where the bar indicators
(arrow) are integrated into the tire tread. They
are visible once a tread depth of approximately
á in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Notes on snow chains
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect snow chain fitting
If you fit snow chains to the rear wheels, the
snow chains may grind against the vehicle
body or chassis components.
This could cause damage to the vehicle or
the tires.
#
Never fit snow chains to the rear
wheels.
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Always fit snow chains to the front
wheels in pairs.
*
NOTE Damage to components of the
vehicle body or chassis due to mounted
snow chains
If you mount snow chains to the front wheels
of 4MATIC vehicles, you may damage compo‐
nents of the vehicle body or chassis.
#
Only mount snow chains to the rear
wheels of 4MATIC vehicles.
*
NOTE Damage to the wheel trim from
mounted snow chains
If snow chains are mounted to steel wheels,
the wheel trims can be damaged.
#
Remove the wheel trims of steel wheels
before mounting snow chains.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
R
Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain
information about this from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains
with the same quality standard.
R
If snow chains are mounted, the maximum
permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
R
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: Do
not use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are mounted.
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You can deactivate ESP
®
to pull away
(/ page 163). This allows the wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving force.
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