snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2014 W166 User Guide
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General notes
0002
LOW RANGE off-road gear button
0003 LOW RANGE off-road gear indicator lamp HIGH RANGE
Positio
nfor all normal on-
road driving conditions LOW RANGE
Off-road position for
driving off-road and
fording
The transmission ratio
between the engine and
wheels is only
approximately one third of
that in the HIGH RANGE
road position. Drive torque
is thus proportionately
higher.
Do not use LOW RANGE:
R
on slippery road
surfaces, e.g. in the case
of slush
R on snow or ice-covered
roads
R if you have mounted
snow chains to your
vehicle The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in
driving off-road and when fording. When LOW
RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting
characteristics of the automatic transmission
are adapted for this purpose. Further information about "Driving off-road"
(Y
page 187). You will find information about
driving safety systems in conjunction with
LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section
(Y page 66).
From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE
! Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
R the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position N
R you are driving at a speed below
40 km/h
X Press LOW RANGE button 0002.
Indicator lamp 0003flashes.
When the gear change is complete,
indicator lamp 0003lights up. LOW RANGE
indicator appears in the multifunction
display and in the status indicator.
While indicator lamp 0003is flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE button 0002again.
i You cannot activate LOW RANGE if the
SPORT on-road program is activated. The
LOW RANGE Not in Drive Program SPORT message then appears in the
multifunction display.
From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE
! Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
R the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position N
R you are driving at a speed below
70 km/h
X Press LOW RANGE button 0002.
Indicator lamp 0003flashes.
When the gear change is complete,
indicator lamp 0003goes out. In the
multifunction display, the LOW RANGE Off message appears and status indicator
0023
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Only winter tires bearing the
0002snowflake
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 specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 405).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 406).
X Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire
pressure loss warning system
(Y page 406).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 436).Snow chains
G
WARNING
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:
R never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! You must drive at raised vehicle level
(height 1) if snow chains have been
installed. The vehicle may otherwise be
damaged.
! Vehicles with Adaptive Damping
System (ADS): do not use the sports mode if you have installed snow chains. The
vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as
possible when you come to aroad that is
not snow-covered.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 426).
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains installed
(Y page 72). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner,
achieving an increased driving force
(cutting action).
For more information on driving with an
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 436). Winter operation
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Never exceed the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure. Always observe the
recommended tire pressure for yourv
ehicle
when adjusting the tire pressure
(Y page 402).
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration. Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes Observe the notes on tire pressure
(Y
page 402).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard loading information
table on the B-pillar (Y page 409)
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap
R in the "Tire pressure" section
R under "Tire pressure" (Y page 402)
Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire
pressure, proceed as follows:
X Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to
be checked.
X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
X Read the tire pressure and compare it with
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard (Y page 402).
X If the tire pressure is too low, increase it to
the recommended value.
X If the tire pressure is too high, release air
by pressing down the metal pin in the valve.
Use the tip of a pen, for example. Then,
chec kthe tire pressure again using the tire
pressure gauge.
X Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
X Repeatt hese steps for the other tires. Tire pressure loss warning system
(Canada only)
General notes While the vehicle is in motion, the tire
pressure loss warning system monitors the
set tire pressure using the rotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tire. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of
a loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appearint
he multifunction
display.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss
warning by the Run Flat Indicator Active Press 'OK' to Restart message
which appears in the Serv. menu of the
multifunction display. Information on the
message display can be found in the
"Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system" section (Y page 406).
Important safety notes The tire pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tire
pressure (Y
page 402).
The tire pressure loss warning does not
replace the need to regularly check the tire
pressure. An even loss of pressure on several
tires at the same time cannot be detected by
the tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel. Tire pressure
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Tires
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Summer tires
R 18
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 255/55 R 18 105 V BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 104 Y
3, 4 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/40 R 21 105 Y XL
4, 5, 6 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
4 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tire combination" section.
6 Only for vehicles with air suspension. Wheel and tire combinations
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All-weather tires
R 17 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 235/65 R 17 104 H M+S BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
Winter tires
R 17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 235/65 R 17 104 H M+S0002 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S0002 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S0002
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S0002
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
ML 350
All-weather tires
R 18 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
4 Use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 430
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R 19
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 108 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
431Wheels and tires Z
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ML 350 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 108 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 432
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R 19
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 108 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
433Wheels and tires Z
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Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
ML 550 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 108 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 434
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Winter tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 ZR 20 108 Y XL
7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/35 ZR 21 107 Y XL
7 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
Winter tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/45 R 20 105 V XL M+S
0002 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/35 R 21 107 V XL M+S
00027 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
435Wheels and tires Z