Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Operator'S Manual

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Notes on snow chains
* NOTE Damage to the wheel trim from
mounted snow chains
If snow chains are mounted to steel wheels,
the wheel trims can be damaged.
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Remove the wheel trims of steel wheels
before mounting snow chains.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
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Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain
information about this from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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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.
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If snow chains are installed, the maximum
permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: Do
not use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
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You can deactivate ESP ® to pull away
(
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page 171). This allows the wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Tire pressure
Notes on tire pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tire pressure
Tires with either too low or too high a pres‐
sure present the following hazards:
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the tires could burst
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the tires could wear excessively and/or
unevenly
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the driving characteristics as well as
steering and braking characteristics may
be severely impaired
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Observe the recommended tire pres‐
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires including the spare wheel:
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monthly
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if altering the load on the vehicle
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prior to long journeys
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if the operating conditions change, for
example when driving off-road
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Adjust the tire pressure where neces‐
sary.
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
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Shorten the service life of the tires.
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Cause increased tire damage.
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Adversely affect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to too
low a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can over‐
heat and burst as a consequence.
Wheels and tires 307