2006 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 314

Operation Driving instructions CLK 350, CLK 500 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). CLK 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move gear selector lever to position N. Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action. Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency back to normal. If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed. Warning! i For information on driving with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 360). G i For information on tire speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 359). For additional general information on tire speed markings on the sidewall, see "Tire speed rating" ( page 346). Warning! G Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of control loss. 313