2000 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 163
2000 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Snow chains Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 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. When driving with snow chains, press the ESP control switch to OFF, see page 172. Important! Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire size 225/50 R 16, with the collapsible spare tire, or with tire size 245 /40 ZR 17 (Sport Package). 160 Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move selector lever to position "N" or in case of manual transmission declutch. Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action. Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect. We therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads. This can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal. A prerequisite is, however, that this be done without endangering other drivers on the road. If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previous paragraph.