
It is recommended that you ask a suitably
qualified
workshop for information about
appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain
sizes.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before
fit-
ting
snow chains
→
. For safety reasons
cover caps must then be
fitted
over the
wheel bolts. Caps are available from a suit-
ably
qualified
workshop.
Using snow chains with fitted tempora-
ry spare wheel or collapsible spare
wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must
not be used on the temporary spare wheel
or collapsible spare wheel
→
page 346.
1. In event of a
flat
tyre on one of the front
wheels,
fit
the temporary spare wheel
or collapsible spare wheel on the rear
axle.
2. Replace the damaged front wheel with
the removed rear wheel. Note the direc-
tion of rotation.
It is recommended to
fit
the snow chains
before
fitting
the wheel.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuita-
ble for your vehicle or the incorrect instal-
lation of snow chains can cause accidents
and serious injuries.
·
Always use the correct snow chains.
·
Observe the installation instructions
provided by the snow chain manufac-
turer.
·
Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed when snow chains are
fitted.
NOTICE
·
Remove the snow chains when driving on
roads that are clear of snow. The snow
chains will otherwise impair handling,
damage the tyres and wear out very
quickly.
·
Snow chains that are in direct contact
with the wheel can scratch or damage it.
It is recommended to use snow chains
with integrated rim protection.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss
Indicator, the system must be re-
synchronised when snow chains are
fitted
→
page 330.
Hubcaps
Centre wheel trim
Vehicles with centre wheel trims that
can be removed by pulling
Fig. 210
Pulling
off
the centre wheel trims.
The centre wheel trim protects the wheel
bolts and must be replaced
after
changing
the tyre.
1.
To remove:
take the hook from the vehi-
cle toolkit
→
the edge of the trim
→
.
2. Remove the trim in the direction of the
arrow.
3.
To fit:
press the centre wheel trim
against the rim until you feel it engage.
WARNING
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or
fitting
them
incorrectly, can cause accidents and seri-
ous injuries.
Incorrectly
fitted
hubcaps can become
loose while the vehicle is in motion and
endanger other road users.
·
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
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