Traveling Abroad - Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual

Traveling Abroad

Abroad, there is a widely-spread
Mercedes-Benz service network at
your disposal. If you plan to travel into
areas which are not listed in the index
of your dealer directory, you should
request pertinent information from
your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Winter Driving
Have your car winterized at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
before the onset of winter.
• Change the engine oil if the
engine contains an oil which
is not approved for winter
operation. For viscosity
(SAE/CCMC class) and filling
quantity, see Capacities: Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants etc. in
Index.
• Check engine coolant
anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration.
• Additive for the windshield
washer and headlamp cleaning
system: Add MB Concentrate
"S" to a premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze
which is formulated for below
freezing temperatures (see
Index).
• Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged
battery ensures that the engine
can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M + S
radial-ply tires on all four
wheels for the winter season.
Observe permissible maximum
speed for M + S radial-ply tires
and the legal speed limit.
Note:
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the acceleration slip
regulation or of the electronic traction
system can only be achieved with M +
S radial-ply tires and/or snow chains
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Snow Chains
Use only snow 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. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove
chains as soon as possible when
driving on roads without snow.
For tips on driving on slippery winter
roads, refer to Index.
Vehicles with Acceleration Slip
Regulation (ASR):
When driving with snow chains, press
the ASR control switch, refer to Index.
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