Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Only fit 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/tyre combinations. You can obtain
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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You can permanently limit the maximum
vehicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(
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page 199).
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You can deactivate ESP
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to pull away
(
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page 192). This allows the wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving force.
Tyre pressure
Notes on tyre pressure
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WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient or excessive tyre pressure
Tyres with either too low or too high a pres‐
sure present the following hazards:
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the tyres could burst
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the tyres 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 tyre pres‐
sures and check the tyre pressures of
all tyres 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 tyre pressure where neces‐
sary.
Tyre pressure which 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.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to repea‐
ted pressure drop in the tyres
The wheels, valves or tyres could be dam‐
aged.
Too low a tyre pressure can lead to the tyres
bursting.
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Examine the tyres for foreign objects.
Wheels and tyres 329