Winter Driving
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Tires: We recommend M + S
radial-ply tires on all four
wheels for the winter season.
Observe permissible maximum
speed for M + S radial-ply tires
and the legal speed limit.
Engine block heater: The engine is
equipped with a block
heater. The electrical cable
may be installed free-of-charge
at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer by using the
coupon in the "Owner's Service
and Warranty Policy" booklet.
The coupon is valid for 12
months from date of vehicle
delivery.
Note:
Have your car winterized at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
before the onset of winter.
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the acceleration slip
control or of the automatic locking
differential is only achieved with M + S
radial tires.
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Change the engine oil if the
engine contains an oil which is
not approved for winter operation.
For viscosity (SAE class)
and filling quantity, see
Snow Chains
Use only snow chains that are tested
and recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
will be glad to advise you on this
subject.
Capacities: Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants etc. in Index.
For diesel fuels, refer to Index.
Check engine coolant
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anticorrosion /antifreeze
concentration.
Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
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Additive for the windshield
washer and headlamp cleaning
system: Add MB Concentrate
"S" to a premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze
which is formulated for below
freezing temperatures (see
Index).
Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged
battery ensures that the engine
can always be started, even at
low ambient temperatures.
After installation, the electrical plug
is located at the side of the radiator
(behind the grill) and can be
plugged into ordinary househould
outlets. One or two hours of
operation is usually sufficient to
pre-warm the engine before
starting. The engine block heater
can be left plugged in overnight, if
desired.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove
chains as soon as possible when
driving on roads without snow.
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For tips on driving on slippery winter
roads, refer to Index.
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