Operation
Driving instructions
Winter driving instructions
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal braking effect.
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The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the engine
running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monox-
ide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior re-
sulting in unconsciousness and death.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking
efficiency back to normal.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever to position N or in
case of manual transmission declutch.
Try to keep the vehicle under control by
corrective steering action.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking
efficiency should be tested as soon as
possible after driving is resumed.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the
vehicle not facing the wind.
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For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
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୴ page 337).
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the
road surface is free of ice.
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of control loss.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
୴ page 336).
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Product Specification
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 C350, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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