Driving instructions
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ROnly use snow chains that are approved by maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- system under such conditions.
Benz Center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
RUse of snow chains may be prohibited
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, shift
the transmission to neutral position N. Try to
keep the vehicle under control by corrective
depending on location. Always check local steering action.
and state laws before installing snow
i For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains” (Y page 347).
chains.
i When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESC (Y page 62)
before setting the vehicle in motion. This
will improve the vehicle’s traction.
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce the
normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically when
traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can
bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency
back to normal.
Winter driving instructions
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
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
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.
G Warning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
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.
G Warning!
Driving instructions
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Drive sensibly - save fuel
To save fuel you should:
Indicated temperatures just above the
RKeep tires at the recommended inflation
pressures.
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.
RRemove unnecessary loads.
RAllow engine to warm up under low load
use.
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.
RAvoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration.
RHave all maintenance work performed at
the intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet and as required by the
Maintenance system. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt
acceleration, braking and steering
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C197 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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