Mercedes Benz 2007 r 320 cdi 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 
exceed 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:
Use of snow chains is not permissible 
with all wheel/tire combinations 
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Snow chains should only be used on 
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.
Only use snow chains that are 
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center will be glad to advise you on this 
subject.
Use of snow chains may be prohibited 
depending on location. Always check 
local and state laws before installing 
snow chains.
Do not use snow chains on the spare 
wheel (
Warning!
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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 reduced. 
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter 
tire at the nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive, use 
snow chains on rear wheels only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance 
for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to 
your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is not 
permissible with the spare wheel.
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Vehicles with Adaptive Damping 
System (ADS)*: When driving with snow chains, 
do not select SPORT mode (
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When driving with snow chains, you may 
wish to deactivate the ESP
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fore setting the vehicle in motion. This will im-
prove the vehicle’s traction.