Mercedes Benz S W140 owners manual page 88

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Winter Driving • Tires: We recommend M + SNote: radial-ply tires on all four Have your car winterized at yourwheels for the winter season.In winter operation, the maximum authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerObserve permissible maximumeffectiveness of the acceleration slip before the onset of winter.speed for M + S radial-ply tirescontrol or of the automatic locking and the legal speed limit.differential is only achieved with M + S •Change the engine oil if the•Engine block heater: The engine isradial tires. engine contains an oil which isequipped with a block not approved for winter operation.heater. The electrical cableSnowChains For viscosity (SAE class)maybeinstalled free-of-charge and filling quantity, seeat your authorized Mercedes-Useonlysnowchainsthat are tested Capacities: Fuels, Coolants,Benzdealer by using theand recommended byMercedes-Benz. Lubricants etc. in Index.coupon in the "Owner's ServiceYour authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer •For diesel fuels, refer to Index.and Warranty Policy" booklet.will be glad to advise you on this •Checkengine coolantThecouponisvalid for 12subject. anticorrosion /antifreezemonths fromdate of vehicle concentration. delivery. Chains should only be used on the rear •Additive for the windshield wheels. Follow the manufacturer's washer and headlamp cleaningAfter installation, the electrical plugmounting instructions. system: Add MB Concentrateis located at the side of the radiator "S" to a premixed windshield(behind the grill) and can beSnowchainsshould only be driven on washer solvent/antifreezeplugged into ordinary househouldsnowcovered roads at speeds not to which is formulated for belowoutlets. One or two hours ofexceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove freezing temperatures (seeoperation is usually sufficient tochains as soon as possible when Index). pre-warm the engine beforedriving on roads without snow. •Test battery: Battery capacitystarting. The engine block heater drops with decreasing ambientcan be left plugged in overnight, ifFor tips on driving on slippery winter temperature. A well chargeddesired. roads, refer to Index. battery ensures that the engine can always be started, even at lowambient temperatures. 88

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