2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 256
2002 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Tire speed rating S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package): Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). Vehicles with Sport Package: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 55 AMG: Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 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. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 253 Instrument cluster display 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. Vehicles with Active body control (ABC): Always select option I or II of the level control system when driving with snow chains, see page 286. 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, refer to page 282. Practical hints Car care Technical data Index