2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Warning! CLK 320 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h) or with "W"-rated tires*, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CLK 320 with Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CLK 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CLK 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). G Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure, causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. i For information on tire speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 294). 272