CLK in Winter? How do you do it? - Page 2

Dec 3, 2009 | 09:21 PM

#26

dariusf

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From: Chicago (Palos Park)

2023 CLA 250, 2021 GLC43, 2003 CLK320

Quote:

Originally Posted by directordat

opening the windows with your alarm doesnt work in the cold?

I think the concern is the windows freezing up to the rubber seal between the windows. As you know the windows need to move a little for the doors to open. If the windows freeze stock, the doors will not be able to open.

Dec 5, 2009 | 09:54 PM

#27

MB Dave

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Suzuki Burgman Executive

I also live in the Chicago area, when its snowing I will take my ML500 out (W164), but I have blizzaks on just in case.

Dec 6, 2009 | 06:19 AM

#28

malahhaor

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From: ChiTown

06 Carrera4

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Originally Posted by kevblah

How bad are the W209s in the snow? I had a 2002 C320 RWD before and it wasn't that bad; I wonder if anyone knows how the W209 compares to the W203?

Well, I had a 320 w203 and a 500 w209 but if I had to compare a 320 w203 to a 320 w209 I,d say they are very similar.
And with good tyres and some comon sence caution you'll be fine.

Dec 6, 2009 | 05:34 PM

#29

mikare

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push your windows with your hands before you open the doors if it is frozen....

Dec 7, 2009 | 10:19 AM

#30

eddieo45

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From: Milton/Westport, MA USA

me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikare

push your windows with your hands before you open the doors if it is frozen....

Mine were frozen closed this morning and doors opened and closed fine. I came to the forum 'cuz I was more worried about the window motors. I think, going forward, I will put some silicone on the rubber and give the windows a little push as suggested, just to be safe....

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Originally Posted by malahhaor

...and with good tires and some common sense caution you'll be fine.

ahhhh, if only common sense were more common! My wife says her 4Matic handles poorly in snow. I tell her it's not some magical device that neutralizes snow....you gotta take it easy!