Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2023, Operator'S Manual

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NNoottes on sno es on snow c w chains hains
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rectly installed snow chains
If you have installed snow chains on the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components.
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Never install snow chains on the front
wheels.
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Only install snow chains on the rear
wheels in pairs.
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NNOOTE TE Damage to components of the vehi-
cle body or chassis due to mounted snow
chains
If you mount snow chains to the front wheels
of 4MATIC vehicles, you may damage compo-
nents of the vehicle body or chassis.
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Only mount snow chains to the rear
wheels of 4MATIC vehicles.
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 infor-
mation about this from a authorized
Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
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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.
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Comply with the installation instructions of the
snow chain manufacturer.
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If snow chains are installed, the maximum per-
missible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
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VVehicles wit ehicles with A h Activ ctive P e Par arking Assist king Assist:: do not use
Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
installed.
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VVehicles wit ehicles with lev h level contr el control: ol: if snow chains are
installed, only drive at raised vehicle level
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page 188).
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You can deactivate ESP ® to pull away
(
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page 159). This allows the wheels to spin,
achieving an increased driving force.
TTirire pr e pressure essure
NNoottes on tir es on tire pr e pressure essure
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident due to insu -
cient or excessive tire pressure
Underin ated or overin ated tires pose in par-
ticular the following risks:
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The tires can burst.
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The tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
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The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
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Comply with the recommended tire pres-
sures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regu-
larly:
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Monthly
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When the load changes
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Before embarking on a longer journey
358 358 Wheels and tires