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 reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
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WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose
the following risks:
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the tires may burst, especially as the
load and vehicle speed increase.
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the tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
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the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures and check the pressure of all the tires
including the spare wheel:
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monthly, at least
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if the load changes
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before beginning a long journey
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under different operating conditions,
e.g. off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The specifications on the sample Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure tables are examples. Tire pressure spec-
ifications are vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data shown here. The tire
pressure specifications that are valid for
your vehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure table on the vehicle.
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Recommended tire pressures
The Tire and Loading Information placard is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(
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page 179).
The Tire and Loading Information placard
contains the recommended tire pressures for
cold tires. The recommended tire pressures
are valid for the maximum permissible load
and up to the maximum permissible vehicle
speed.
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the
fuel filler flap.
Example: tire pressure table for all tires per-
mitted for this vehicle by the factory
The tire pressure table contains the recom-
mended pressures for cold tires for various
operating conditions, i.e. differing load and
speed conditions.
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