Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 ASR - Manual (Page 8)

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Winter Driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
before the onset of winter.
• Change the engine oil if the engine
contains an oil which is not
approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and
filling quantity, see Capacities:
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. in
Index.
• Check engine coolant anticorrosion/
antifreeze concentration.
• Additive for the windshield washer
and headlamp cleaning system: Add
MB Concentrate "S" to a premixed
windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze which is formulated for
below freezing temperatures (see
Index).
• Test battery: Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged battery
helps to ensure that the engine can
be started, even at low ambient
temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M+S rated
radial-ply tires on all four wheels
for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for
M+S rated radial-ply tires and the
legal speed limit.
Note:
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the acceleration slip
regulation or of the electronic traction
system can only be achieved with M+S
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Snow chains maximize performance.
Snow Chains
Use only snow chains that are tested
and recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
will be glad to advise you on this
subject.
Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove
chains as soon as possible when driving
on roads without snow.
For tips on driving on slippery winter
roads, refer to Index.
Vehicles with Acceleration Slip
Regulation (ASR) or Electronic
Stability Program (ESP):
When driving with snow chains, press
the ASR control switch or the ESP
control switch, refer to Index.
Traveling Abroad
Abroad, there is a widely-spread
Mercedes-Benz service network at
your disposal. If you plan to travel into
areas which are not listed in the index
of your dealer directory, you should
request pertinent information from
your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.