2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 280

Operation Driving instructions S 350, S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500 and S 500 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). S 600 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 130 mph (210 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* or S 600 with Appearance Package* 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 130 mph (210 km/h). S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with min. "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. i For information on speed rating for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 327). For additional general information on tire speed markings on tire sidewall, see "Tire speed rating" ( page 315). i For information on driving with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 328). Warning! G 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. 279