Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Winter driving
If you are intending to fit snow chains,
please bear the following points in mind:
앫
Snow chains cannot be fitted on all
wheel/tyre combinations.
앫
Snow chains must only be fitted to both
rear wheels. Comply with the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions.
!
If snow chains are fitted to the front wheels,
there is a risk of the chains coming into contact
with the bodywork and axle components when
the vehicle is in motion. This may damage the
tyre or the vehicle.
앫
Snow chains must not be fitted to
emergency wheels.
Vehicles with Airmatic (
컄
page 326) and
ABC* (
컄
page 328) may only be driven at
raised vehicle ride height if snow chains
are fitted.
You should not exceed the maximum per-
missible speed of 50 km/h. As soon as
you are back on snow-free roads, remove
the snow chains as soon as possible.
!
You may wish to deactivate ESP
®
when pull-
ing away with snow chains fitted (
컄
page 55).
The wheels are then able to spin under control
and generate an increased propulsive force (cut-
ting effect).
Drive particularly carefully on slippery
roads in winter. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion, steering manoeuvres and braking.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot
be stopped when moving at a low speed:
왘
Move the transmission to position N .
왘
Try to bring the vehicle under control
using corrective steering.
Winter driving
G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip.