High Altitude Engine Adjustment; Tire Chains; Traveling Abroad - Mercedes-Benz 280 E 1979 Owner's Manual

Special Operating Conditions

High Altitude Engine Adjustment

(above 4,000 ft./1,219 m)
Federal regulations previously in
effect for vehicles with respect to
adjustments required for vehicles
sold in high altitude areas have
been rescinded.
Even though such adjustments are
not legally binding any longer,
we nevertheless recommend such
adjustments for vehicles pre­
dominantly operated in high altitude
areas.
Conversely, vehicles adjusted for
high altitudes but operated in low
altitudes should be readjusted.
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will be happy to perform
this service.
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Tire Chains

Tire chains can only be used on the
driving wheels. Use only chains
tested and recommended by us.
Any MERCEDES-BENZ service
station will readily advise you.
Retighten newly mounted tire chains
after a few miles of driving. Do not
exceed permissible maximum speed
of 30 mph (50 km/h). On clear roads,
remove the chains as soon as
practicable. Adhere to the manu­
facturer's mounting instructions.

Traveling Abroad

Abroad, too, there is a widely-
spread MERCEDES-BENZ service
network at your disposal. If you
travel into areas which are not listed
in the index of your service station
booklet, you should request perti­
nent information from your dealer.