Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL turbo 126 D, Owner'S Manual

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Winter 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.
• For diesel fuels, refer to page 97
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 washer
and headlamp cleaning system:
Add winter windshield washer
concentrate to the water. Your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer can advise you on the mix­
ing ratios.
• 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 win­
ter season. Observe permissible
maximum speed for M + S radial
tires and the legal speed limit.
• Blockheater: 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.
After installation, the electrical
plug is located at the side of the
radiator (behind the grill) and can
be plugged into ordinary house­
hold outlets. One or two hours of
operation is usually sufficient to
pre-warm the engine before start­
ing. The block heater can be left
plugged in overnight, if desired.
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 retight-
en 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 17.
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