Winter Driving; Tire Chains - Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner's Manual

Winter Driving
Have your car winterized at your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer before the onset of winter.
• Engine oil change: If
"~ear-
..
round" multigrade engine
011 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.
• Check engine coolant anticorro-
sion/antifreeze concentration.
• Additive for the windshield
washer system: Add MB Con-
centrate "S" to the premixed .
windshield washer solvent/anti-
freeze which is formulated for
below freezing temperatures
(see page 41).
• Test battery: Battery
capaci~
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 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. 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 18.
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