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Operation
Winter driving
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Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service
includes:
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Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.
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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 below freezing temperatures
(
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page 354).
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Battery test. 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.
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Tire change. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately
1
/
6
in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the
winter season.
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
effectiveness of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC
in winter operation.
For safe handling, ensure 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
vehicle, you must place a notice to this
effect where it will be seen by the driver.
Such notices are available from your tire
dealer or from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under
1
/
6
in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
Warning!
G
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.
Summary of Contents for 2004 C-Class Wagon
Page 1: ...C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 C 320 4MATIC...
Page 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...
Page 22: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...
Page 29: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
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Page 55: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
Page 150: ...150 Controls in detail Climate control Climate control...
Page 158: ...158 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...
Page 170: ...170 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...
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Page 345: ...345 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg...
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