2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 211

Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point. Warning! Stopping distance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise appropriate caution. Warning! G ! Avoid spinning of one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Tire speed rating Despite of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. 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 serious injury and possible death, for you and for others. G If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution. Your vehicle is factory equipped with "V"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 149 mph (240 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1⁄6 in (4 mm) for the winter season for all four wheels to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires. i For information on tire speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 240). 211