Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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Winter Driving Instructions
The most important rule for
slippery or icy roads is to drive
sensibly and to avoid abrupt ac­
celeration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control system under such
conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position “ N ” . Try to keep the
vehicle under control by corrective
steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking efficien­
cy. Increased pedal force may
become necessary to produce the
normal brake effect. We therefore
recommend depressing the brake
pedal periodically when traveling
at length on salt-strewn roads.
This can bring road salt impaired
braking efficiency back to normal.
A prerequisite is, however, that
this is done without endangering
other drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be tested
as soon as possible after driving is
resumed while observing the safe­
ty rules in the previous paragraph.
Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck
in snow, make sure that snow
is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the ve­
hicle with engine running.
Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air
ventilation, open a window
slightly on the side of the car
that is out of the wind.
Passenger Compartment
Warning!
Always fasten items being
carried as securely as
possible.
In an accident, during hard
braking or sudden maneuvers,
loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and
cause injury to vehicle occu­
pants unless the items are
securely fastened in the
vehicle.
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