Mercedes Benz 2005 e 320 cdi Manuel D’Utilisation

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Operation
Winter driving
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your vehi-
cle winterized at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service in-
cludes:
Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze 
concentration
Addition of cleaning concentrate to the 
water of the windshield and headlamp 
cleaning system
Add MB Concentrate “S” to a premixed 
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze 
which is formulated for temperatures 
below freezing point (
page 467).
Battery test
Battery capacity drops with decreasing 
ambient temperature. A well charged 
battery helps to make sure that the en-
gine can be started and the SBC brake 
system will be fully operational, even at 
low ambient temperatures.
Tire change
Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rat-
ed radial-ply tires with a minimum tread 
depth of approximately 
1
/
6
 in (4 mm) 
on all four wheels for the winter sea-
son.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures 
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry 
road conditions prevail. Use of winter tires 
is the only way to achieve the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC in 
winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure that all 
mounted winter tires are of the same make 
and have the same tread design.
Always observe the speed rating of the 
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the 
maximum speed for which your tires are 
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect 
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-
tices are available at your tire dealer or any 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 
1
/
6
in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no 
longer suitable for winter operation.
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 Center.