2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Operation Driving instructions C 230 Kompressor (Canada only), C 240, C 240 4MATIC, C 320 (USA only), C 320 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 320 Sport 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). C 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). Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move gear selector lever to position N or in case of manual transmission declutch. Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action. i For information on tire speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 290). i For information on driving with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 291). Warning! G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of control loss. 270