Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1988, Owner'S Manual

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Economical Driving Indicator
(ECONOMY)
The indicator shows the fuel consum p­
tion tendency during various driving
modes.
High fuel consumption is indicated if
the pointer moves into the red area;
economical driving is indicated when it
is in the black area. The indications
should only be compared when driving
within the same gear.
Do not compare fuel consumption
readings between different gears. The
following rule applies: If you drive at
equal speeds, the fuel consumption is
lower in the higher gear, although in
this gear the pointer is more frequently
in the red area.
Traveling Abroad
Abroad, there is a widely-spread
MERCEDES-BENZ service network at
your disposal. If you plan to travel into
areas which are not listed in the index
of your dealer directory, you should re­
quest pertinent information from your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
W inter Driving
Have your car winterized at your
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.
• Check engine coolant anticorro­
sion/antifreeze concentration.
• Additive for the windshield washer
and headlamp cleaning system:
Add MB Concentrate “ S ” to the
premixed windshield washer sol­
vent which is formulated for below
freezing temperatures (see
page 47).
• 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: W e recommend M + S ra­
dial 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. Your 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 manufac­
turer’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 w ith­
out snow.
For tips on driving on slippery winter
roads refer to page 18.
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