Driving tips
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Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP® to
function optimally in winter, as these tires
have been designed specifically for driving on
snow.
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Ryou drive at low speeds
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning can occur
you must drive in the following manner:
G Warning
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 1/6
inch (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
RLower your speed
RAvoid ruts
RBrake carefully
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Driving on flooded roads
Once you have installed the winter tires:
!
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 309).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(
Y page 311).
G Warning
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage.
If you use your spare wheel when M+S tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may very
well impair turning stability and that overall
driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your
driving style accordingly.
Winter driving
Have the spare wheel replaced by a regular
road wheel with an M+S tire at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
General information
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, at the onset of
winter.
Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 171).
recommends that you only use snow chains
which have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
Winter tires
!
There is not enough space for snow
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires also bearing thei
snowflake symbol next to the M+S marking
chains on some wheel sizes. Observe the
information under "Tires and wheels" in the
"Technical Data" section to avoid damage
to the vehicle or the wheels.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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