2001 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 187
2001 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Winter driving Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter. • Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil which is not approved for winter operation. For viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see page 277. • Check engine coolant anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration. • Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate "S" to a premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures, see page 88. • Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low ambient temperatures. • Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season. Observe permissible maximum speed for M+S rated radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit. Note: In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the antilock brake system (ABS) or electronic stability program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance. Block heater (for Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Traveling abroad Abroad, there is a widely-spread Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to travel into areas which are not listed in the index of your Center directory, you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 183 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index