Tire Chains; Winter Driving - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual

Winter Driving

Have your car winterized at an au­
thorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
before the onset of winter.
• Engine oil change: If "year-
round" multigrade engine oil is
not used, be sure to use an
SAE grade based on ambient
temperature. For recommended
engine oil viscosities refer to
"Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
etc." and last page.
• Anticorrosion/antifreeze in the
coolant: Check anticorrosion/
antifreeze protection periodical­
ly. For capacity refer to "Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.".
• Additive in the windshield
washer system: Add windshield
washer solvent to the water.
• Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged
battery ensures that the engine
can always be started, even at
low ambient temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M+S ra­
dial tires on all four wheels for
the winter season. Observe per­
missible maximum speed for
M+S radial tires and the legal
speed limit.

Tire Chains

Use only tire chains that are tested
and recommended by us. Any au­
thorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
will be glad to advise you on this
subject.
Chains should only be used on the
rear wheels. Adhere to the manu­
facturer's mounting instructions.
After driving a short distance
retighten the mounted chains.
Tire chains should only be driven
on snow at speeds not to exceed
50 km/h (30 mph). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving
on roads without snow.
For tips on driving on slippery
winter roads refer to page 16.