Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual
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Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
page 184). Other settings may result in
damage to your vehicle.
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.
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:
when using snow chains:
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Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.
with all wheel/tire combinations.
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Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
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Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
Warning!
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If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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page 71) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle‘s traction.
cle‘s traction.
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Use of snow chains is not permissible
with tire sizes 285 /35 R18.
with tire sizes 285 /35 R18.