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Using Snow Chains
WARNING:
Do not exceed
50 km/h. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Only fit snow chains to specified tires.
WARNING:
Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads.
WARNING:
If your vehicle is fitted with wheel trims, remove them before fitting snow chains. |
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Only use snow chains or cables on wheels that have 215/65R15C tires.
Only use SAE Class S snow chains or cables of
10 mm or smaller in diameter.
Note:
If your vehicle does not have this tire size, you can purchase alternative wheels that permit the use of snow chains or cables.
Note:
Maintain correct tire pressures.
Note:
The anti-lock brake system continues to correctly operate.
Note:
We recommend that you switch the stability control system off. See
Using Stability Control.
Do not use self-tensioning snow chains.
Alternative Wheels for Snow Chain or Cable Use
| Variant1 | Tire Size | Suitable for Snow Chain or Cable Use, or Alternative Wheels and Tires Required | Tire Pressure bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 | 215/65R15C 104/102T | Suitable for snow chain or cable use. | See Tire Pressures. |
| 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 | 215/65R16C 109/107T | Alternative wheel and tire size required. Use special snow chain wheel kit 16x5.5J with 185/75R16C tires only on the front axle. | 4 |
| Alternative wheel and tire size required. Use 15x6.5J steel wheels with 215/65R15C tires on the front and rear axles. | See Tire Pressures. | ||
| 290 Sport | 235/50R18 XL 101W | Alternative wheel and tire size required. Use special snow chain wheel kit 16x5.5J with 185/75R16C tires only on the front axle. | 4 |
| 290 Sport 300 320 320 Sport 340 | 215/60R17C 109/107T | Alternative wheel and tire size required. Use 17x6J steel wheels with 215/60R17C tires only on the front axle. | 4 |
| 320 330 340 | 215/65R16C 109/107T | Alternative wheel and tire size required. Use special snow chain wheel kit 16x5.5J with 185/75R16C tires only on the front axle. | 4 |
1To ascertain the variant of your vehicle, refer to the vehicle identification plate. See
Vehicle Identification Plate.
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