Mercedes-Benz E-class 1998 Emergency Operation - Manual (Page 23)

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Winter Driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
before the onset of winter.
• Change the engine oil if the engine
contains an oil which is not
approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and
filling quantity, see
Capacities:
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. in
Index.
• Check engine coolant anticorrosion/
antifreeze concentration.
• Additive for the windshield washer
and headlamp cleaning system: Add
MB Concentrate "S" to a premixed
windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze which is formulated for
below freezing temperatures (see
Index).
• Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged
battery helps to ensure that the
engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M+S rated
radial-ply tires on all four wheels
for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for
M+S rated radial-ply tires and the
legal speed limit.
Note:
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the acceleration slip
regulation or of the electronic traction
system can only be achieved with M+S
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Snow chains maximize performance.
Vehicles with diesel engine –
• For diesel fuels, refer to Index.
•
Engine block heater:
The engine is equipped with a
block heater. The electrical cable
may be installed free-of-charge at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer by using the coupon in the
"Owner's Service and Warranty
Policy" booklet. The coupon is valid
for 12 months from date of vehicle
delivery.