Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 - Manual (Page 253)

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Operation
Winter driving
Block heater*
(Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
When using snow chains, the vehicle
should only be driven at vehicle height 1
(
୴ page 191).
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
ț Using snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.
ț Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
ț Use only snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
i
When driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(
୴ page 75) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle‘s traction.
!
Do not use snow chains with tire sizes
245/45 R18 on 8½J x 18 rim and
265/40 R18 in general (
୴ page 331).
Do not use snow chains on tires mount-
ed on AMG rims.