2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 201

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Tire speed rating ML 320: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a maximum speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). ML 500: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "V"-rated tires, which have a maximum speed rating of 150 mph (240 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). ML 55 AMG: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W"-rated tires, which have a maximum speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). 198 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.