Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
Winter operation
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Snow chains increase traction in wintry
road conditions.
Snow chains
Risk of accident
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Driving too fast with snow chains fitted may
result in the chains tearing, injury to other
road users or damage to the vehicle. Do not
exceed the maximum permissible speeds
for operation with snow chains. Observe the
legal requirements in all countries con-
cerned.
In Germany, the legally permissible maxi-
mum speeds when using snow chains is
50 km/h.
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You should only use snow chains that
have been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
There is a risk when fitting to the front
axles that the snow chains could dam-
age the steering linkage components.
After fitting, make sure that the snow
chains have adequate clearance from
steering linkage components
(
page 396).
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The law specifies that snow chains
should be removed as soon as possible
once road surfaces are clear of snow.
The driving and braking characteristics
are worsened by driving with snow
chains fitted on roads clear of snow.
Vehicles with Telligent
®
stability con-
trol (SR):
If traction problems occur when driving
with snow chains, deactivate stability
control (
page 90).