Notesondriving
!
Vehicleswithout accelerationskidcontrol
(ASR): quick changesfromslipperytohigh
gripsurfaces whilst the drive wheels are
spinning can resultindamagetothe differ-
ential gear system. For thisreason, avoid
wheelspinofthe drive wheels.
Please observe the following instructions on
driving in winter:
R
in snow, slushand on icy roads,fit snow
chains to the drive wheels in good time
R
adaptyourdriving style to the wintry road
conditions
R
if tractionproblems occurwhendriving with
snowchains,deactivate ASR (Y page 116)
or the Stability Control Assist (Y page 117)
R
if your vehicleisequippedwithrotation
chains,activate the rotationchains (see the
separate Operating Instructions)
Snow chains
G
WARNING
If youdrive too fast with snowchains moun-
ted,theymay snap. As aresult, youcould
injure others and damage the vehicle. There
is ariskofanaccident.
Observe the maximum permissiblespeed for
operationwithsnowchains.
!
Onlyuse snowchains which areapproved
and recommended for FreightlinerTrucks. In
thisway,you will avoidvehicledamage.
Please contact aqualified specialistwork-
shopifyou have any questions.
!
Do not fitsnowchains to the front axleof
the vehicle. Youcould otherwisedamage
parts of the vehicle.
Thelaw mayrequire thatsnowchains be
removedassoonaspossibleonce the roadis
clear of snow. Thevehicle'sdriving and brak-
ing characteristics will be adversely affected if
youdrive on roads thatare clear of snowwith
snowchains fitted to the vehicle.
Observe the notesofthe snowchain manufac-
turer on the maximum permissiblespeed for
operationwithsnowchains.
Due to legalrequirements in individualcoun-
tries,there maybeslightdeviations fromthe
description in these Operating Instructions
regarding the useofsnowchains.Whenusing
snowchains,observe the legalrequirements
of the country in which youare currently driv-
ing.
X
VehicleswithStability Control Assist: if trac-
tionproblems occurwhendriving with snow
chains,deactivate Stability Control Assist
(Y page 117).
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Winteroperation
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