2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 289
2006 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Warning! C 2301, C 280, C 280 4MATIC, C 350, C 350 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 Sport, C 350 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). i For information on speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 336). For additional general information on tire speed markings on tire sidewall, see "Tire speed rating" ( page 323). G 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 personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. 1 Canada only 288