2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 286

Operation Driving instructions CLS 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "V"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of up to 149 mph (240 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CLS 500 (Sport Package*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). CLS 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). CLS 55 AMG (Performance Package*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 186 mph (300 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. i For information on speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter driving" ( page 336). For additional general information on tire speed markings on tire sidewall, see "Tire speed rating" ( page 324). i For more information on driving with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 337). 285