Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block 
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center.
Snow chains
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.
Please observe the following guidelines 
when using snow chains:
Use of snow chains is not permissible 
with all wheel/tire combinations 
(
page 536).
Snow chains should only be used on 
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.
Only use snow chains that are 
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center will be glad to advise you on this 
subject.
Use of snow chains may be prohibited 
depending on location. Always check 
local and state laws before installing 
snow chains.
Do not use snow chains on the spare 
wheel (
page 538).
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.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter 
tire at the nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!
Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive use 
snow chains on rear tires only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance 
for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to 
your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is not 
permissible with the spare wheel.
!
Vehicles with air suspension package*:
When driving with snow chains, do not select 
SPORT mode (
page 269).
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When driving with snow chains, you may 
wish to deactivate the ESP
®
 (
page 99) before 
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve 
the vehicle’s traction.