Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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information about this from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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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 fitted, the maximum per‐
missible speed is 50 km/h.
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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do
not use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are fitted.
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Vehicles with level control: if snow chains
are fitted, only drive at raised vehicle level.
% You can permanently limit the maximum
vehicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(
→
page 219).
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You can deactivate ESP ® to pull away
(
→
page 208). This allows the wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tyre pressure
Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the
following risks:
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The tyres may burst, especially as the
load and vehicle speed increase.
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The tyres may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
traction.
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The driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
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Comply with the recommended tyre
pressure and check the tyre pressure of
all tyres including the spare wheel regu‐
larly:
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at least once a month
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when the load changes
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before embarking on a longer journey
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if operating conditions change, e.g. off-
road driving
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Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary.
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or too
low can:
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Shorten the service life of the tyres.
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Cause increased tyre damage.
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Adversely affect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to aquaplaning.
& WARNING Risk of accident from repea‐
ted tyre pressure drop
If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged.
Insufficient tyre pressure can cause the tyres
to burst.
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Inspect the tyre for signs of foreign
objects.
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