2001 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185
2001 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Tire speed rating Vehicles without Sport Package: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). Vehicles with Sport Package: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "V"-rated tires, which are permissible for speeds over 149 mph (240 km/h). Despite the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Warning! 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 resulting in personal injury and possible death. Snow chains Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Snow chains should only be driven on snow covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow. When driving with snow chains, press the ESP control switch to OFF, see page 194. Vehicles with Sport Package Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire sizes 245/40 ZR 18 or 275/35 ZR 18. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 181 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index
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