Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 201 1987, Owner'S Manual

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Winter Driving
Have your car winterized at an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
before the onset of winter.
• Engine oil change: If "year-round”
multigrade engine oil is not used,
be sure to use an SAE grade based
on ambient temperature. For
recommended engine oil vis­
cosities refer to “ Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.” and last page.
• Anticorrosion/antifreeze in the
coolant: Check anticorrosion/anti­
freeze protection periodically. For
capacity refer to “ Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.” .
• Additive in the windshield and
headlamp washing system: Add
windshield washer solvent to the
water.
• Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged bat­
tery ensures that the engine can
always be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M +S radial
tires on all four wheels for the
winter season. Observe permis­
sible maximum speed for M +S
radial tires and the legal speed
limit.
Tire Chains
Use only tire chains that are tested and
recommended by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Any authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will be glad to advise you on this
subject.
Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Adhere to the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
After driving a short distance retighten
the mounted chains.
Tire chains should only be driven on
snow at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Remove chains as soon as
possible when driving on roads without
snow.
For tips on driving on slippery winter
roads refer to page 18.