winter tyres MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2015 User Guide

In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon:
R vehicle speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving condi-
tions/manoeuvres, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is counted from the moment the tyre pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
When replacing one or all tyres, observe the
following specifications for your vehicle's
tyres:
R size
R type and
R the "MOExtended" mark.
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOExtended tyre, a standard tyre
may be used as a temporary measure. Make
sure that you use the proper size and type
(summer or winter tyre).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot- holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a
laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The faulty tyre must be replaced. TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread. You
can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tyre sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury. Flat tyre
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Useful information
............................358
Important safety notes .....................358
Operation ........................................... 358
Winter operation ............................... 360
Tyre pressure .................................... 362
Changing a wheel .............................. 367
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........372
Emergency spare wheel ...................389 357Wheels and tyres

requirements can stipulate a specific tyre
type for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can find further information regarding tyres at
specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe here the "MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 340).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 389). MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or with an activated tyre pres- sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes-
ted by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with
a flat tyre (Y page 340).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 367). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced. 360
Winter operationWheels and tyres

At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Both types of tyre are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres (Y page 196).
When you have fitted the M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 362).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 364).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 366).
Information about driving with an emergency spare wheel (Y page 389). Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are fitted to the rear wheels,
they may scrape against the vehicle body or
chassis components. This could cause dam-
age to the vehicle or the tyres. There is a risk of an accident. To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the rear wheels
R always fit snow chains in pairs to the front
wheels.
! Vehicles with steel wheels:
if you fit
snow chains on steel wheels, you may dam-
age the hub caps. Remove the hub caps
from the relevant wheels before fitting the
snow chains.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality. For more infor- mation, please contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyre combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combinations (Y page 372).
R only use snow chains if the road surface is
completely snow-covered. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
R local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to fit snow chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
R when snow chains are fitted, never use
Active Parking Assist (Y page 212).
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 73)
when pulling away with snow chains fitted.
This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, achieving increased driv-
ing force (cutting action).
Information about driving with an emergencyspare wheel (Y page 389). Winter operation
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Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam- age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories other than those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not fit
used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage.
! Large wheels: the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
The recommended tyre pressures can be
found in the tyre pressure table on the fuel
filler flap. Further information on tyre pres-
sure (Y page 362). Check tyre pressures reg-
ularly and only when the tyres are cold. Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit
the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different
type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 340).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is
therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
fitted at the factory in all countries. Wheel and tyre combinations
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Tyres
A 160 Summer tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/6
5 R15 91 T 6 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
BA: 205/55 R16 91 V
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 V
8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
BA: 225/45 R17 91 W
7, 8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
Winter tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
6 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
6
Not in conjunction with AMG Line (Code 950).
7 Available as MOExtended tyres.
8 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section. 374
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Winter tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
6 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+Si
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+Si
7 BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+Si
8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
A 180
Summer tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 H
10 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
BA: 205/55 R16 91 V
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
6
Not in conjunction with AMG Line (Code 950).
7 Available as MOExtended tyres.
8 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
10 Only for vehicles with R15 steel wheels (code R00) fitted at the factory. 376
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 V
8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
BA: 225/45 R17 91 W
7, 8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
Winter tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
6, 10 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+S
i7 BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
8
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
7 Available as MOExtended tyres.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 Not in conjunction with AMG Line (Code 950).
10 Only for vehicles with R15 steel wheels (code R00) fitted at the factory. Wheel and tyre combinations
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A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Summer tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
BA: 205/55 R16 91 V
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
Winter tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
6, 10 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+Si
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
A 180 d
Summer tyres
R 15 Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T
6 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
BA: 205/55 R16 91 V
7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
7
Available as MOExtended tyres.
6 Not in conjunction with AMG Line (Code 950).
10 Only for vehicles with R15 steel wheels (code R00) fitted at the factory. 378
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and ty
res

R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 V
8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
BA: 225/45 R17 91 W
7, 8 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 W XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
BA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
Winter tyres
R 15
Tyres Wheels
BA: 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
6 BA: 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47
R 16
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i7 BA: 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 205/50 R17 93 H XL M+S
i7 BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
8
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
7 Available as MOExtended tyres.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 Not in conjunction with AMG Line (Code 950). Wheel and tyre combinations
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