snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2017 C207 Owner's Manual

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 69
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 169
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 178
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age .................................................1 78
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181
Active Parking Assist ..................... 161
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 172
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145
Display message ............................ 209
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 54
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 157
HOLD function ............................... 156
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 77
Lane Tracking package .................. 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 158
Rear view camera .......................... 165
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Brakes ...........................................1 42
Break-in period .............................. 121
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 141
Driving in winter .............................1 44
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ......................1 43
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 140
General .......................................... 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 143
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 283
Wet roa

d surface ........................... 142 DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 189
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 157
E
E10
see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................9 9
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 195
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 199
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 141
On-board computer ....................... 187
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Removing ....................................... 305
Storage location ............................ 305
Stowing .......................................... 305
Technical data ............................... 304
8Index

SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Snow chains ...................................... 283
Sockets
General notes ................................ 243
Rear compartment .........................2 43
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 230
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 187
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 184
Selecting the display unit ...............1 93
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 213
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 185
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 132
Steering wheel heating .................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 96 Steering wheel paddle shifters
........132
Stowage areas ................................... 235
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 36
Center console .............................. 236
Cup holders ..................... .............. 240
G

love box ....................................... 236
Important safety information ......... 235
Stowage net ................................... 237
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 236
Stowage net ....................................... 237
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 239
Summer tires ..................................... 283
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 194
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 234
T
Tachometer ........................................ 184
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 308
Emergency spare wheel ................. 304
Information .................................... 306
Tires/wheels ................................. 303
Vehicle data ................................... 313
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 190
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 233
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 217
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........ 190
Index17

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 303
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 140
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 301
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 300
Towing away .................................. 276
Transporting .................................. 278
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73
Vehicle data ................................... 313
Vehicle data ....................................... 313
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 313
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 307
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 266
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 189
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
VIN
Seat ............................................... 308
Type plate ...................................... 307
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 222
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 225
Coolant .......................................... 225
Distance warning ........................... 227
ESP
®.............................................. 222
ESP®OFF ....................................... 223
Fuel tank ........................................ 225
General notes ................................ 219
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 225
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seat belt ........................................ 220 Tire pressure monitor .................... 228
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 303
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 303
Wheel chock ...................................... 300
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 299
Checking ........................................ 281
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Emergency spare wheel ................. 304
Important safety notes .................. 281
Information on driving .................... 281
Interchanging/changing ................ 299
Mounting a new wheel ................... 302
Mounting a wheel .......................... 300
Removing a wheel .......................... 302
Storing ........................................... 300
Tightening torque ........................... 303
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 303
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 117
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 312
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 283
Slippery road surfaces ................... 144
Snow chains .................................. 283
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 283
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Important safety notes .................. 109
Replacing ....................................... 109
20Index

Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Ypage 62)
RBAS ( Brake Assist System) (Ypage 63)
RBAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System PLUS) with
Cross-Traffic Assist (Ypage 63)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Ypage 65)
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Ypage 67)
REBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Ypage 69)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 69)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 69)
RSTEER CONTROL (Ypage 71)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei- ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Please pay special attention to the
notes on tires, recommended minimum tire
tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 281).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 62).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
62Driving safety systems
Safety

Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes on
ESP®(Ypage 278) when towing the vehicle
with a raised rear axle.
If the å ESP
®OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP®is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp and the å
ESP®OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
ESP®is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 222) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 198).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status. Exam-
ple: if ESP®was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP®remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Important safety notes
You can select between the following states of
ESP®:
RESP®is activated.
RESP®is deactivated.
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
You can deactivate or activate ESP®via the on-
board computer (Ypage 191).
ESP®deactivated:
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
ESP
®activated:
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP
®will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP®no longer improves driving stability.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RTraction control is still activated.
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
®.
68Driving safety systems
Safety

For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
Rlower your speed.
Ravoid ruts.
Ravoid sudden steering movements.
Rbrake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
!Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving through
it. Drive slowly through standing water. Oth-
erwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or
the engine compartment. This can damage
the electronic components in the engine or
the automatic transmission. Water can also
be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles
and this can cause engine damage.
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise con-
trol or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position
N.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always
adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
sui t the p
revailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 283).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 283).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (
Ypage 283).
Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in
critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-
nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well
thought out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(
Ypage 62).
144Driving systems
Driving and parking

If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
if necessary.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are perma-
nently driven. Together with ESP
®, it improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive
wheel spins due to insufficient grip.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking
space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling
out of a parking space, make sure that there are
no persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such objects when they are in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck
or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC
to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to position D,R or N
Rrelease the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
Range of the sensors
General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are:
Rbelow the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects.
Rabove the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps.
:Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side
(example)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush.
They can otherwise not function correctly. Clean
the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch
or damage them (
Ypage 262).
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Driving and parking

RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Ypage 159) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist
will then be canceled.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active
Parking Assist.
RNever use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are always
correct. This has a direct influence on the
parking characteristics of the vehicle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, e.g. not
on the sidewalk.
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of Active
Parking Assist will not be detected when the
parking space is measured. These are not taken
into account when the parking procedure is cal-
culated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or
loading ramps of goods vehicles.
GWARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
RActive Park Assist may steer too early
Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection range
(
Ypage 158). Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel if:
Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next
to one another
Rthe parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb
Ryou park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles
to the direction of travel if:
Rthe parking space is on a curb
Rthe system reads the parking space as being
blocked, for example by foliage or grass pav-
ing blocks
Rthe area is too small for the vehicle to maneu-
ver into
Rthe parking space is bordered by an obstacle,
e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer
Example: detected parking space
:
Detected parking space on the left
;Parking symbol
=Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automati-
cally when driving forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the sys-
tem independently locates and measures park-
ing spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and
at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and
at least 39.5 in (1.0 m)longer than your vehi-
cle
Rthat are at right angles to the direction of
travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider than
your vehicle
162Driving systems
Driving and parking

or
XTo exit the telephone book:press the~
or % button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Telmenu.
XPress the6button to switch to the redial
memory.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number.
XPress the 6ora button to start dialing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
or % button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
DriveAssist
menu:
RDisplaying the assistance graphic
(Ypage 191)
RDeactivating/activating ESP®(Ypage 191)
RActivating/deactivating Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot of DISTRONIC PLUS
(
Ypage 192)
RActivating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®Brake
(Ypage 192)
RActivating/deactivating COLLISION PREVEN-
TION ASSIST PLUS (Ypage 192)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST
(Ypage 192)
RActivating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or
Active Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 193)
RActivating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist
or Active Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 193)
Displaying the assistance graphic
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the DriveAssistmenu.
XPress9or: to select Assist.Graphic.
XPressato confirm.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic.
The assistance graphic shows you the status
and further information on the following driv-
ing systems or driving safety systems:
RTraffic Sign Assist (Ypage 174)
RDISTRONIC PLUS (Ypage 147)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 69)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Ypage 65)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 172)
RLane Keeping Assist (Ypage 177)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 181)
XPress :to display the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
iObserve the important safety notes on ESP®
(Ypage 67).
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Menus and submenus191
On-board computer and displays
Z

MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one
or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
tion with an active tire pressure monitor and
only on wheels specifically tested by Mercedes- Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with a
flat tire (
Ypage 266).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires 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 mount tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g.
winter tires. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from
a qualified specialist workshop.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
Ypage 299).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your vehicle
to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause cracks to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for
this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There is
a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than ãin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter
tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety systems
such as ABS and ESP
®to function optimally in
winter. These tires have been developed specif-
ically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all
wheels to maintain safe handling characteris-
tics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 287).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 287).
For more information on driving with the emer-
gency spare wheel, see (
Ypage 304).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
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