Driving in Snow
01-06-2003, 06:09 AM
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2002 S-430
Driving in Snow
Guys needed some help. My S430 has traction problems when I drive in the snow. Does mercedes have an automatic traction control or am I suppose to keep the car in winter "w" mode when driving in the snow? Thanks
01-06-2003, 09:16 AM
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Yes, keep in W mode. Also, keep ESP on....this is seperate from ASR traction control. If you run into a lot of snow.....best to invest in a good set of snow tires which are light years more advanced than what they used to be.
01-06-2003, 09:24 AM
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Just for your reference, you'll know your traction control is working when you see the yellow triangle w/ the exlamation sign "!" light up.
Have fun w/ yesterdays snow? I sure did! Nothing like doing donuts in a parking lot w/ traction control turned off
Dizzy
Have fun w/ yesterdays snow? I sure did! Nothing like doing donuts in a parking lot w/ traction control turned off
Dizzy
01-06-2003, 10:31 AM
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Actually, you can't turn ASR traction control off. The ! sign is the ESP system engaging. Could be wrong but I think that's the way my S600 works (same as S430). Also, all that W mode does is start you off in second gear.
