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The essentials
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R
et
urn al
l tools to their proper storing loca-
tion.
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If the replaced wheel does not fit in the
spare wheel housing, store it safely in the
luggage compartment ›››
page 148.
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Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-
ted tyre as soon as possible.
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In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indi-
cator, adjust the pressure and store the read-
ing in the radio/Easy Connect system*
›››
page 259.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench (it should be 120 Nm). Mean-
while, drive carefully.
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Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as
possible.
Snow chains
Use
Snow chains should only be used on the
fr
on
t
wheels.
Check that they are correctly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions. Keep your speed
below 50 km/h.
If there is a danger of being trapped despite
having mounted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC
›››
page 180, Switching on/off the ESC
and ASR.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
195/65 R15 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/55 R16 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
225/45 R17 Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/40 R18 Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
Remove wheel covers and any integral trim
rin
g bef
or
e fitting snow chains.
Remove the chains when roads are free of
snow. Driving characteristics worsen, and the
wheels become damaged quickly and may
even be rendered unusable.
Emergency towing of the vehi-
cle
Towing
Fig. 76 Right side of the front bumper: tow-
line anc
hor
ag
e screwed in.
Fig. 77 Right side of the rear bumper: towline
anc
hor
ag
e screwed in.
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