Snow chains will improve braking ability as well as traction in winter conditions.
Snow chains can be used on the front wheels only. This also applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive*.
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.
Applies to: Saloon/Avant
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
7Jx16 | 35 mm | 205/60 |
7Jx17 | 42 mm | 225/50 |
7.5Jx18 | 39 mm | 225/45 |
Applies to: allroad
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
6.5Jx17 | 28 mm | 225/55 |
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 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.
Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to switch on sport mode/off-road mode link►.