Mercedes-Benz SL 55, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Winter driving
Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-
tices are available at your tire dealer or any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Warning!
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If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Block heater not available for
SL 55 AMG.
!
When driving with snow chains, always
select setting 1 of the level control sys-
tem (
컄
page 208). Other settings may
result in damage to your vehicle.
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When driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(
컄 page 79) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle‘s traction.