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The essentials
Snow chains
U
se
Snow chains should only be used on the
front wheel
s.
●
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.
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Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph).
●
If there is a danger of being trapped de-
spite h
aving mounted the chains, it is best to
disable the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC
›››
page 183.
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.
185/70 R14 Chains with links of maximum 13.5
mm
185/65 R15 Chains with links of maximum 13.5
mm
195/55 R16 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.
WARNING
Snow chains should be correctly tightened in
accor
dance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. This will prevent the chains coming in-
to contact with the wheel housing.
Emergency towing of the vehi-
c
l
e
T
owing
Fig. 87 Right side of the front bumper: Tow-
in
g rin
g.
Fig. 88 Right side of the rear bumper: Towing
ring.
Towline anchorages
Att
ac
h the b
ar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment,
next to the vehicle tools ››› page 65.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 87 or ››› Fig. 88 and tighten
it with the wheel brace.
Tow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer for the vehicle to be tow-
ed using a tow bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to re-
duce the loading on both vehicles. It is advis-
able to use a tow rope made of synthetic fi-
bre or similarly elastic material.
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