Driving tips
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ROnly use snow chains when driving on an
area completely covered by snow. Do not
exceed the maximum permissible speed of
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind.
30
mph (50 km/h). Remove the snow
chains as soon as possible when you are no
longer driving on snow-covered roads.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Applicable regulations must
be observed if you wish to mount snow
chains.
RSnow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
G Warning!
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. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Ryou may not attach snow chains to all
wheel-tire combinations; see the "Tires and
wheels" section in the "Technical data"
chapter.
Rmount snow chains only in pairs and only
on the rear wheels. Observe the
G Warning
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 loss of control.
manufacturer's installation instructions.
!
If snow chains are mounted on the front
wheels, the snow chains could grind
You should drive particularly carefully on
slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden
against the bodywork or components of the acceleration, steering and braking
chassis. This could result in damage to the maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or
vehicle or the tires.
DISTRONIC PLUS.
!
Vehicles with steel wheels
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
If you wish to mount snow chains to steel
wheels, make sure that you remove the
respective wheels' hubcaps first. The
hubcaps may otherwise be damaged.
X Shift the transmission to position N.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 170).
G Warning
i You may wish to deactivate
ESP®(Y page 66) when pulling away with
snow chains installed. This way you can
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action).
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Driving abroad
Slippery road surfaces
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. The
Service Hotline's current telephone numbers
for use when you are abroad are to be found
in the "Service24h" section of the Service
Booklet.
G Warning
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 monoxide
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| 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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