Mercedes Benz SLK R171 owners manual page 222

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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 220 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 220 Winter driving ! Always use winter tires at temperaturesIf snow chains are mounted to the front below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry roadwheels, they may scrape against the body conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tiresor axle components. The tires or the vehicle provide special winter performance. Makecould be damaged as a result. sure the tires you use show the mountain/ R Only use snow chains that are approved by snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall. Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- These tires meet specific snow traction Benz Center will be glad to advise you on performance requirements of the Rubber this subject. Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the R Use of snow chains may be prohibited Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and depending on location. Always check local have been designed specifically for use in and state laws before installing snow snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the chains. only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of your vehicle’s driving safetyR Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel. ® systems such as the ABS and the ESP in Operation iWhen driving with snow chains, you may winter operation. ® wish to switch off the ESP (Y page 49) For safe handling, make sure all mounted before setting the vehicle in motion. This winter tires are of the same make and have will improve the vehicle’s traction. the same tread design. For information on winter tires for your vehicle model, see the “Technical data” Winter driving instructions section (Y page 297). GWarning! Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. 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 Snow chains running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior ! Some tire sizes do not leave adequate resulting in unconsciousness and death. clearance for snow chains. To help avoid To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open serious damage to your vehicle or tires, a window slightly on the side of the vehicle make sure the use of snow chains is not facing the wind. permissible as specified in the “Technical data” section of this Operator’s Manual. GWarning! Snow chains should only be driven on snow- The outside temperature indicator is not covered roads at speeds not to exceed designed to serve as an ice-warning device 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. as possible when driving on roads without Indicated temperatures just above the snow. freezing point do not guarantee that the road Observe the following guidelines when using surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, snow chains: especially in wooded areas or on bridges. R Use of snow chains is not permissible with GWarning! all wheel/tire combinations (Y page 297). On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in R Use snow chains in pairs and on rear order to obtain braking action. This could wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle mounting instructions.

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