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Winter operation
Winter driving
Preparing for a journey (winter operation)
* NOTE Engine damage as a result of the
wrong SAE class (viscosity) of engine oil
If the SAE class (viscosity) of the engine oil
used is not suitable for continually low out‐
side temperatures below -20 °C, this could
cause engine damage.
The temperature range information of the SAE
classification always refers to that of fresh oil.
Engine oil ages during driving due to soot and
fuel residue. This impairs the characteristics
of the engine oil, particularly at low outside
temperatures.
At outside temperatures below -20 °C
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use engine oils of the SAE class 5W-30
or 0W-30.
Use all-season oils.
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Side trim with quick-release fastener (example:
Actros semi-trailer truck)
Side trim with bolts (example: Actros semi-trailer
truck)
Remove snow and accumulations of ice on both
sides of the vehicle between the side trim and the
chassis.
Side trim with quick-release fastener:
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completely depress front and rear levers
on the quick-release fasteners.
or
Side trim with bolts: unscrew front and rear
#
bolts 3.
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Renew the lubricant on the quick-release fas‐
teners from time to time. This ensures the
quick-release fasteners work smoothly.
Pull side trim
1
out of the holders on the
#
clasp and swing it outwards.
Remove snow and ice from between side trim
#
1
and the chassis.
Swing side trim
1
back and press into the
#
holders on the clasp.
Side trim with quick-release fastener: pull
#
front and rear levers
2
or
Side trim with bolts: tighten front and rear
#
bolts 3.
Before the start of the cold season make sure of
the following:
the coolant contains sufficient antifreeze pro‐
R
tection (
page 387).
/
the fuel used is suitable for winter use
R
(
page 388).
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the oil is changed in good time if single grade
R
engine oil is being used (
Driving mode 301
2
up completely.
page 385).
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