Mercedes-Benz 2013 CL, Operator'S Manual

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Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
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adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
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never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
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only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
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off.
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have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
!
You must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been mounted. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
!
On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
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Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
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page 475).
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Mount snow chains only in pairs and only
on the rear wheels. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
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Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as
possible when you come to a road that is
not snow-covered.
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Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Snow chains may not be mounted on the
emergency spare wheel.
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If snow chains are mounted on the front
wheels, the snow chains could grind
against the bodywork or components of the
chassis. This could result in damage to the
vehicle or the tires.
!
Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to mount snow chains on steel wheels,
make sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first. The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
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You may wish to deactivate
ESP
®
(
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page 67) when pulling away with
snow chains mounted. This way you can
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
G WARNING
Tires with tire pressures that are too low or
too high are associated with the following
hazards:
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they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is
heavily laden or when driven at high
speeds.
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the tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which can severely impair tire
traction.
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the driving, steering and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
There is a risk of accident.
Tire pressure
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Wheels
and
tires
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