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Notes on noise or unusual handling characteris-

tics

Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or

unusual handling characteristics when the vehicle

is in motion. This may indicate that the wheels or

tyres are damaged. Hidden tyre damage could

also be causing the unusual handling characteris-

tics.

If you suspect that a tyre is defective, reduce your

speed immediately and have the tyres and wheels

checked at a qualied specialist workshop.

Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tyres

WARNING Risk of injury due to damaged

tyres

Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.

Check the tyres regularly for signs of

damage and replace any damaged tyres

immediately.

WARNING Risk of aquaplaning due to

insucient tyre tread

Insucient tyre tread will result in reduced

tyre grip. There is a risk of an accident.

On a wet road surface the risk of aquaplaning

is increased, in particular where speed is not

adapted to suit the conditions.

Check the tread depth and the condition

of the tyre contact surface across the

entire width of all tyres on a regular

basis.

Minimum tread depth for

Summer tyres: 3 mm

M+S tyres: 4 mm

For safety reasons, replace the tyres

before the legally-prescribed limit for the

minimum tread depth is reached.

Replace the tyres immediately if the

legally-prescribed limit for the minimum

tread depth is reached.

Carry out the following checks on all wheels regu-

larly, at least once a month or as required, for

example, prior to a long journey or driving o-

road:

Check the tyre pressure (/ page 682).

Visually inspect wheels and tyres for damage.

Check the valve caps.

Visual check of the tyre tread depth and the

tyre contact surface across the entire width.

The minimum tread depth for summer tyres is

3 mm and for winter tyres 4 mm.

Notes on snow chains

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rectly tted snow chains

If you have tted snow chains to the front

wheels, they may drag against the vehicle

body or chassis components.

Never t snow chains to the front

wheels.

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Only t snow chains on the rear wheels

in pairs.

NOTE Damage to components of the vehi-

cle body or chassis due to tted snow

chains

If you t snow chains to the front wheels of

4MATIC vehicles, you may damage compo-

nents of the vehicle body or chassis.

Only t snow chains to the rear wheels

of 4MATIC vehicles.

Snow chains are only permissible for certain

wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain

information about this from a Mercedes-Benz

Service Centre.

For safety reasons, only use snow chains that

have been specically approved for your vehi-

cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with

the same quality standard.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

snow chain manufacturer.

If snow chains are tted, the maximum per-

missible speed is 50 km/h.

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do not use

Active Parking Assist when snow chains are

tted.

You can permanently limit the speed for driv-

ing with winter tyres (/ page 371).

You can deactivate ESP

to pull away

(/ page 362). This allows the wheels to spin,

achieving increased tractive power.

Tyre pressure

Notes on tyre pressure

WARNING Risk of accident due to insu-

cient or excessive tyre pressure

Underinated or overinated tyres pose in par-

ticular the following risks:

The tyres can burst.

The tyres can wear excessively and/or

unevenly.

The driving characteristics as well as the

steering and braking characteristics may

be greatly impaired.

Comply with the recommended tyre

pressure and check the tyre pressure of

all tyres, including the spare wheel, regu-

larly:

monthly

when the load changes

before embarking on a longer journey

if operating conditions change, e.g. o-

road driving

Adjust the tyre pressure, if necessary.

Tyre pressure which is too high or too low can:

Shorten the service life of the tyres.

Cause increased tyre damage.

Adversely aect driving characteristics and

thus driving safety, e.g. due to aquaplaning.

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