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chains as soon as possible when you come to

Snow chains

a road that is not snow-covered.

G WARNING

R local regulations may restrict the use of snow

chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if

If you have fitted snow chains to the front

you wish to fit snow chains.

wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle

R do not exceed the maximum permissible

body or chassis components. This could

speed of 50 km/h.

cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.

R never use Parking Pilot when snow chains are

There is a risk of an accident.

fitted ( Y page 201).

To avoid hazardous situations:

You may wish to deactivate ESP ® when pulling

away with snow chains ( Y page 75). This allows

R never fit snow chains on the front wheels

the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-

R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.

ieving increased propulsive force (cut).

Information about driving with an emergency

! Before fitting the snow chains, check them

spare wheel ( Y page 380).

for damage. Damaged or worn snow chains

may snap and damage the following compo-

nents:

Tyre pressure

R wheel

R wheel housing

Tyre pressure specifications

R wheel suspension

G WARNING

Therefore, only use snow chains that are in

perfect condition. Observe the manufactur-

Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the

er's installation instructions.

following risks:

! You must drive at a raised vehicle level if

R the tyres may burst, especially as the load

snow chains have been fitted. The vehicle

and vehicle speed increase.

Wheels and tyres

could otherwise be damaged. Observe the

R the tyres may wear excessively and/or

notes in the "AIRMATIC package" section.

unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre

! When driving with snow chains fitted, do not

traction.

use the ADS sport mode (Adaptive Damping

R the driving characteristics, as well as steer-

System). The vehicle could otherwise be dam-

ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.

aged.

There is a risk of an accident.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you use only snow chains that have

Observe the recommended tyre pressure and

been approved for Mercedes-Benz or that are of

check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ-

an equivalent standard of quality. For more

ing the spare wheel:

information, please contact a qualified special-

ist workshop.

R at least every two weeks

Fit the snow chains on all driven wheels for max-

R when the load changes

imum tractive power and driving stability. If you

R before embarking on a longer journey

own snow chains for two driven wheels only, fit

the snow chains to the wheels on the rear axle.

R for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-

The vehicle then remains more stable under

road driving

braking

If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.

If you wish to fit snow chains, please bear the

following points in mind:

G WARNING

R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/tyre

If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyre

combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre combi-

valves, the tyre valves may be overloaded and

nations ( Y page 380).

malfunction, which can cause tyre pressure

R use snow chains only if the road surface is

loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tyre pres-

completely snow-covered. Remove the snow

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sure monitors keep the tyre valve open. This

can also result in tyre pressure loss. There is a

risk of accident.

Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps

specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for

your vehicle onto 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 a tyre

If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure value, the

blow-out. There is a risk of accident.

following tyre pressure information is only valid

for that tyre size.

R Check the tyre for foreign objects.

Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre

R Check whether the wheel is losing air or the

pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre does

valve is leaking.

not give any reliable indication of the tyre pres-

If you are unable to rectify the damage, con-

sure. On vehicles fitted with the electronic tyre

tact a qualified specialist workshop.

pressure monitor, you can also check the tyre

pressure using the on-board computer.

H Environmental note

If possible, correct tyre pressures only when the

tyres are cold.

Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least

The tyres are cold:

every 14 days.

R if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres

out of direct sunlight for at least three hours

The recommended tyre pressures for various

and

operating conditions can be found in the tyre

Wheels and tyres

pressure table on the fuel filler flap

R if the vehicle has not been driven further than

( Y page 161).

1.6 km

Operation with an emergency spare wheel:

Depending on the outside temperature, the

information on operation with an emergency

vehicle speed and the load on the tyres, the tyre

spare wheel can be found under "Emergency

temperature and thus the tyre pressure changes

spare wheel" ( Y page 381).

by approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi) per

Operation with a trailer: the applicable value

10 †. Take this into account when checking the

pressure of warm tyres. Correct the tyre pres-

for the rear axle is the maximum value stated in

sure only if it is too low for the current operating

the tyre pressure table inside the fuel filler flap.

condition.

Additionally, the tyre pressure table may also

Driving with a tyre pressure that is too high or

state tyre pressures for different load condi-

too low can:

tions. These are defined in the table as different

numbers of passengers and amounts of lug-

R shorten the service life of the tyres

gage. The actual number of seats may vary; for

R cause increased tyre damage

more information, please refer to the vehicle

R have a negative effect on handling character-

documents.

istics and thus driving safety (e.g. aquaplan-

If tyre sizes are not specified, the tyre pressures

ing)

stated on the tyre pressure table apply for all

The tyre pressure values given for low loads are

tyres approved at the factory for this vehicle.

minimum values that offer you good driving

comfort characteristics.

However, you can also use the values given for

higher loads. These are permissible and will not

adversely affect the running of the vehicle.

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Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-

Tyre pressure loss warning system

ing system

General notes

Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if

While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pressure

you have:

loss warning system monitors the set tyre pres-

R changed the tyre pressure

sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.

R changed the wheels or tyres

This enables the system to detect significant

R fitted new wheels or tyres

pressure loss in a tyre. If the rotational speed of

a wheel changes as a result of a loss of tire

X Before restarting, make sure that the tyre

pressure, a corresponding warning message will

pressures are set properly on all four tyres for

appear in the multifunction display.

the respective operating conditions. The rec-

You can recognise the tyre pressure loss warn-

ommended tyre pressures can be found in the

ing by the Run Flat Indicator active

tyre pressure table on the fuel filler flap.

Restart with OK message which appears in

The tyre pressure loss warning system can

the Serv. menu of the multifunction display.

only give reliable warnings if you have set the

Information on the message display can be

correct tyre pressure. If an incorrect tyre

found in the "Restarting the tyre pressure loss

pressure is set, this incorrect value will be

warning system" section ( Y page 372).

monitored.

X Observe the notes in the section on tyre pres-

Important safety notes

sures ( Y page 370).

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the

The tyre pressure warning system does not warn

ignition lock ( Y page 144).

you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

the notes on the recommended tyre pressure

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

( Y page 370).

X Press the 9 or : button to select

The tyre pressure loss warning system does not

Tyre pressure .

replace the need to regularly check the tyre

Wheels and tyres

pressure. An even loss of pressure on several

X Press the a button.

The Run Flat Indicator active

tyres at the same time cannot be detected by

Restart with OK message appears in the

the tyre pressure loss warning system.

multifunction display.

The tyre pressure loss warning system is not

able to warn you of a sudden loss of air, e.g. if the

If you wish to confirm the restart:

tyre is penetrated by a foreign object. In the

X Press the a button.

event of a sudden loss of air, bring the vehicle to

The Tyre press. now OK? message appears

a halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering

in the multifunction display.

manoeuvres.

X Press the 9 or : button to select Yes .

The function of the tyre pressure loss warning

system is limited or delayed if:

X Press the a button.

The Run Flat Indicator restarted mes-

R snow chains are fitted on your vehicle

sage appears in the multifunction display.

R road conditions are wintry

After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure loss

R you are driving on a loose surface (e.g. sand or

warning system will monitor the set tyre pres-

gravel)

sures of all four tyres.

R you adopt a very sporty driving style (corner-

If you wish to cancel the restart:

ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of

acceleration)

X Press the % button.

R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer

X When the Tyre press. now OK? message

R you are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi-

cle or on the roof)

appears, press the 9 or : button to

select Cancel .

X Press the a button.

The tyre pressure values stored at the last

restart will continue to be monitored.

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The tyre pressure monitor has a yellow warning

Tyre pressure monitor

lamp on the instrument cluster for indicating a

General notes

pressure loss or malfunction. Depending on how

the warning lamp flashes or lights up, a tyre

If a tyre pressure monitor is fitted, the vehicle's

pressure that is too low or a malfunction in the

wheels have sensors fitted that monitor the tyre

tyre pressure monitor is indicated:

pressures in all four tyres. The tyre pressure

R if the warning lamp is lit continuously, the tyre

monitor warns you if the pressure drops in one

pressure on one or more tyres is significantly

or more of the tyres. The tyre pressure monitor

too low. The tyre pressure monitor is not mal-

functions only if the corresponding sensors are

functioning.

fitted to all wheels.

R if the warning lamp flashes for approximately

Information on tyre pressures is shown on the

one minute and then remains lit constantly,

multifunction display. After a few minutes of

the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning.

driving, the current tyre pressure of each tyre is

shown in the Serv. menu of the multifunction

In addition to the warning lamp, a message

appears on the multifunction display. Observe

display, see illustration (example).

the information on display messages

( Y page 283).

It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction

of the tyre pressure monitor to be indicated. A

malfunction will be indicated by the tyre pres-

sure warning lamp flashing for approximately

one minute and then remaining lit. When the

fault has been rectified, the tyre pressure warn-

ing lamp goes out after you have driven for a few

For information on the message display, refer to

minutes.

the "Checking the tyre pressure electronically"

The tyre pressure values indicated by the on-

section ( Y page 373).

board computer may differ from those meas-

Wheels and tyres

ured at a filling station using a pressure gauge.

Important safety notes

The tyre pressures shown by the on-board com-

puter refer to those measured at sea level. At

It is the driver's responsibility to set the tyre

high altitudes, the tyre pressure values indica-

pressure to the recommended cold tyre pres-

ted by a pressure gauge are higher than those

sure suitable for the operating situation

shown by the on-board computer. In this case,

( Y page 370). Note that the correct tyre pres-

do not reduce the tyre pressures.

sure for the current operating situation must

The operation of the tyre pressure monitor can

first be learnt by the tyre pressure monitor. If a

be affected by interference from radio transmit-

substantial loss of pressure occurs, the warning

ting equipment (e.g. cordless headphones, two-

threshold for the warning message is aligned to

way radios) that may be being operated in or

the learnt reference values. You can restart the

near the vehicle.

tyre pressure monitor after adjusting the cold

tyre pressure ( Y page 374). The current pres-

sures are saved as new reference values. This

Checking the tyre pressure electroni-

ensures that a warning message appears only if

cally

the tyre pressure drops significantly.

X Make sure that the key is in key position 2

The tyre pressure monitor does not warn you of

( Y page 144) in the ignition lock.

an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe the

notes on the recommended tyre pressure

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

( Y page 370).

The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn

X Press the 9 or : button to select

Tyre pressure .

you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tyre

is penetrated by a foreign object. In this event,

X Press the a button.

bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully.

The current tyre pressure for each wheel will

Avoid abrupt steering manoeuvres.

be displayed on the multifunction display.

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Restarting the tyre pressure monitor

If the vehicle has been parked for longer than

20 minutes, the Tyre pressures will be

displayed after a few minutes of driv‐

When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, all

ing message appears.

existing warning messages are deleted and the

warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur-

After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure moni-

rently set tyre pressures as the reference values

tor automatically detects new wheels or new

for monitoring. In most cases, the tyre pressure

sensors. As long as a clear allocation of the tyre

monitor will automatically detect the new refer-

pressure values to the individual wheels is not

ence values after you have changed the tyre

possible, the Tyre pressure monitor active

pressure. However, you can also set reference

display message is shown instead of the tyre

values manually as described here. The tyre

pressure display. The tyre pressures are already

pressure monitor then monitors the new tyre

being monitored.

pressure values.

After an emergency spare wheel has been fitted,

X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap

the system may still display the tyre pressure of

to ensure that the tyre pressure is set cor-

the removed wheel for a few minutes. If this

rectly in all four tyres for the current operating

occurs, note that the value displayed for the

conditions.

position where the spare wheel is fitted is not

Also observe the notes in the section on tyre

the same as the current tyre pressure of the

pressure ( Y page 370).

emergency spare wheel.

X Make sure that the key is in key position 2 in

the ignition lock.

Warning messages of the tyre pressure

monitor

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pressure

X Press the 9 or : button to select

Tyre pressure .

loss in one or more tyres, a warning message is

shown on the multifunction display. The yellow

X Press the a button.

tyre pressure warning lamp then lights up:

The multifunction display shows the current

R If the Rectify tyre pressure message

Wheels and tyres

tyre pressure for the individual tyres or the

Tyre pressures will be displayed

appears on the multifunction display, the tyre

after a few minutes of driving mes-

pressure in at least one tyre is too low. The

tyre pressure must be corrected when the

sage.

opportunity arises.

X Press the : button.

R If the Check tyre(s) message appears on

The Use current pressures as new ref‐

erence values message appears on the

the multifunction display, the tyre pressure in

at least one tyre has dropped significantly.

multifunction display.

The tyres must be checked.

If you wish to confirm the restart:

R If the Warning tyre defect message

X Press the a button.

appears on the multifunction display, the tyre

The Tyre press. monitor restarted mes-

pressure in at least one tyre has dropped sud-

sage appears on the multifunction display.

denly. The tyres must be checked.

After you have been driving for a few minutes,

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

the system checks whether the current tyre

display messages in the "Tyres" section

pressures are within the specified range. The

( Y page 283).

new tyre pressures are then accepted as ref-

If the position of the wheels on the vehicle is

erence values and monitored.

changed, the tyre pressures may be displayed in

the wrong positions for a short time. After a few

If you wish to cancel the restart:

minutes of driving, this is rectified and the tyre

X Press the % button.

pressures are displayed in the correct positions.

The tyre pressure values stored at the last

restart will continue to be monitored.

Changing a wheel

375

Radio type approval for the tyre pres-

Country

Radio type approval number

sure monitor

Singapore Compliance with IDA Standard

DA- 103365

Country

Radio type approval number

South

TA-2012/719

Argentina

MW2433A

Africa

TA-2012/1540

H-12337

TA-2011/1370

GG4

H-12338

Brazil

2770-12-8001

Changing a wheel

Model: MW2433A

Flat tyre

0381-13-8001

Model: GG4

You can find information on what to do in the

event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-

Abu Dhabi TRA, Registered NO

tance" section ( Y page 351). Information on

ER0092100/12

Dubai

driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a

TRA, Registered NO

flat tyre can be found under "Breakdown assis-

ER0099792/12

tance" ( Y page 352).

TRA, Registered NO

Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in

ER0076990/11

the event of a flat tyre, fit the emergency spare

Dealer NO: DA0047074/10

wheel according to the description under "Fit-

ting a wheel" ( Y page 376).

European

Schrader Electronics Ltd. 11

Union

Technology Park, Belfast Road,

Antrim BT41 1QS, Northern Ire-

Changing the wheels

land

Wheels and tyres

G WARNING

Jordan

Model: Gen Alpha Wal 2 TPMS

transmitter

Interchanging the front and rear wheels may

Type Approval Number:

severely impair the driving characteristics if

TRC/LPD/2012/114

the wheels or tyres have different dimensions.

Model: Gen Gamma Gen 4

The wheel brakes or suspension components

433.92 MHz.

may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-

Type Approval Number:

dent.

TRC/LPD/2012/190

Interchange front and rear wheels only if the

Model: Corax 3 MRXMC34MA4

wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.

Type Approval Number:

TRC/LPD/2011/158

! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure mon-

Type Number: LPD

itor, electronic components are located in the

Morocco

MR7319 ANRT 2012/

wheel.

11/07/2012

Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in the

MR7672 ANRT 2012/

area of the valve, as this could damage the

23/11/2012

electronic components.

MR6706 ANRT 2011

Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Moldova

1024

Interchanging the front and rear wheels of dif-

Philip-

No: ESD-1206394C

fering dimensions can render the general oper-

pines

ating permit invalid.

No: ESD-1306871C

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

Serbia

И 011 12

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

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