2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 279
2003 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Operation Winter driving Block heater* (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Snow chains When using snow chains, vehicles with AIRMATIC should only be driven at raised vehicle level ( page 212). Vehicles with ABC* should only be driven at vehicle height 1 ( page 215). 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. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Using snow chains is not permissible with all wheel/tire combinations. Chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Use only snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. i When driving with snow chains, you may wish to deactivate the ESP ( page 80) before setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve the vehicle's traction. ! Even on vehicles with all-wheel drive, use snow chains on rear tires only. Do not use snow chains with tire sizes 245/45 R 18 on 8 1/2 x 18 rims and 265/40 R 18 in general ( page 364). Do not use snow chains on tires mounted on AMG rims. 279