Tyre size Wheel Type of snow chains to use
205/65 R15 99H XL 6.0Jx15 ET47
Only fine-linked snow chains tha
t
add no more than about 13.5 mm
(17/32 in).
205/60 R16 96H XL 6.5Jx16 ET48
215/55 R17 98H XL 6.5Jx17 ET49
It is recommended that you ask a suitably
qualified workshop for informa
tion about
appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain
sizes.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fit-
ting snow chains →
. For safety reasons
c
over caps must then be fitted over the
wheel bolts. Caps are available from a suit-
ably qualified workshop.
Using snow chains with tted tempora-
ry spare wheel or collapsible spare
wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must
not be used on the temporary spare wheel
or collapsible spare wheel → page 366.
1. In event of a flat tyre on one of the front
wheels, fit the temporary spare wheel
or collapsible spare wheel on the rear
axle.
2. Replace the damaged front wheel with
the removed rear wheel. Note the direc-
tion of rotation.
It is recommended to fit the snow chains
before fitting the wheel.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuita-
ble for your vehicle or the inc
orrect instal-
lation of snow chains can cause serious
accidents and fatal injuries.
·
A
lways use the correct snow chains.
·
Use snow chains only on the tyre and
wheel rim combinations approved for
the vehicle.
·
Observe the installation instructions
provided by the snow chain manufac-
turer.
·
Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed specified by the snow chain
manufacturer or the applicable legal
speed limit when snow chains are fit-
ted.
NOTICE
If snow chains are used on roads that are
free of snow, they will impair the vehicle
handling and dama
ge the tyres and will al-
so be destroyed quickly.
·
Always take the snow chains o on roads
that are free of snow.
NOTICE
Snow chains that are in direct contact with
the wheel can scratch or damage it.
·
To avoid damage, use snow chains with
integrated wheel rim protection.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss
Indicator, the system must be re-
synchronised when snow chains are fitted
→ page 356.
Troubleshooting
D
amage to tyres and wheel rims is oen
hidden →
.
If you suspec
t that a wheel is damaged,
slow down immediately and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Pulling to one side or unusual vibra-
tions
The vehicle pulls to the le or right while
driving or vibrates in an unusual way. These
symptoms can be a sign of tyre damage or
tha
t the tyre pressure is too low.
Check the tyres!
Slow down immedia
tely and stop as soon
as the trac situation permits and it is safe
to do so.
1. Check the tyres and rims for damage.
2. Do not drive on if a tyre is damaged.
3. Changing a damaged wheel
→ page 364. If necessary, seek assis-
tance from a suitably qualified work-
shop.
Troubleshooting
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