Winter Driving
Have your car winterized at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer before the onset of winter.
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Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil which is not approved for winter operation.
For viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see Capacities: Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants etc. in Index.
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Check engine coolant anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration.
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).
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Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature. A well charged
battery helps to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low ambient temperatures.
Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season.
Observe permissible maximum speed for M+S rated radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.
Note:
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the Antilock Brake System (ABS), Acceleration Slip Regulation
(ASR) or the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated radial-ply tires and/or snow
chains recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
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. Chains should only be used on the rear wheels.
Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. 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.
For tips on driving on slippery winter roads, refer to Index. Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) or
Electronic Stability Program (ESP): When driving with snow chains, press the ASR or ESP control switch, refer to
Index.
Model C 43 AMG
Important !
Use of snow chains is permissible only on winter tire size 215/45 R 17 H M+S. Refer to "Rims - Tires" in section
"Technical Data" (see Index).
Travelling Abroad
Abroad, there is a widely-spread Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to travel into areas
which are not listed in the index of your dealer directory, you should request pertinent information from your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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