2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265
2006 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Operation Driving instructions SL 500 SL 500 with Sport Package* 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 155 mph (250 km/h). SL 600 SL 600 with Sport Package* SL 55 AMG SL 65 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). SL 55 AMG with Performance 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 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 tire speed rating for winter tires, see "All-season and winter tires" ( page 304). For additional general information on tire speed markings on tire sidewall, see "Tire speed rating" ( page 303). i For information on driving with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 317). 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. 264