Snow chains will improve braking ability as well as traction in winter conditions.
Snow chains can be used on the rear wheels only.
Check that the snow chains are correctly seated after driving for a few yards; follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please observe the applicable local regulations.
For technical reasons, snow chains may only be used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combinations (depending on model version):
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
7Jx17 | 34 mm | 235/65 |
7Jx19 | 34 mm | 235/55 |
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The links must not protrude more than 13.5 mm from the tyres (including tensioner).
You must remove the snow chains on roads which are free of snow; otherwise the vehicle’s handling may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
WARNING
Unsuitable or incorrectly mounted snow chains can cause you to lose control of the vehicle – risk of accident!
CAUTION
- Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if they make direct contact with it. Remove the hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains which have a protective coating.
- If the air suspension* is defective you must NOT drive with snow chains as the vehicle is extremely low on the road. Driving with snow chains could cause severe damage to the wheel housings and other parts of the vehicle.
Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to restrict the ESC link►.