Mercedes Benz 2007 sl 550 User Manual
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Operation
Winter driving
Snow chains
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.
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:
when using snow chains:
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Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
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Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
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Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
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Do not use snow chains on the spare
wheel (
wheel (
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Do not use snow chains on wheels with
MOExtended tires* (
MOExtended tires* (
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When driving with snow chains, always se-
lect setting 1 of the level control system
(
(
page 225). Other settings may result in dam-
age to your vehicle.
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Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clear-
ance for snow chains. To help avoid serious dam-
age to your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is
not permissible with
age to your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is
not permissible with
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285/35 R18 97W
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285/35 R18 97Y
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285/35 ZR18 97Y
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285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
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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.
components. The tires or the vehicle could be
damaged as a result.
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When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to deactivate the ESP
®
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve
the vehicle’s traction.
the vehicle’s traction.