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Operation
Winter driving
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rat-
ed tires provide special winter perfor-
mance. Make sure the tires you use show
the mountain/snowflake.marking on
the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance require-
ments of the Rubber Manufacturers As-
sociation (RMA) and the Rubber
Association of Canada (RAC) and have
been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions. Use of winter tires is
the only way to achieve the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS and the ESP
®
in
winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure all mount-
ed winter tires are of the same make and
have the same tread design.
! When driving with snow chains, always
select the raised level of the vehicle level con-
trol system (컄 page 234). Other settings may
result in damage to your vehicle.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on
roads without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
앫 Using snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(
컄 page 436).
앫 Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufactur-
er’s mounting instructions.
! If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body or
axle components. The tires or the vehicle
could be damaged as a result.
앫
Use only snow chains that are
approved by us for use on Maybach
vehicles. Any authorized Maybach
Studio will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
i When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to deactivate the ESP
®
(컄 page 106) be-
fore setting the vehicle in motion. This will im-
prove the vehicle‘s traction.
Winter tires
Warning! G
Winter tires with a tread depth of less than
0.16 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are
no longer suitable for winter operation.
Warning! G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware
that the difference in tire characteristics
may very well impair turning stability and
that overall driving stability may be re-
duced. Adapt your driving style according-
ly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized Maybach
Studio.
Snow chains
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