2007 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 278
2007 Mercedes CLS-Class Manual
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Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( page 327) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to make sure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping distance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise appropriate caution. Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Warning! An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of: CLS 550 CLS 550 (Sport Package*): 130 mph (210 km/h) CLS 63 AMG: 155 mph (250 km/h) CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package*): 186 mph (300 km/h) The factory equipped tires on your vehicle may have a tire speed rating above the maximum speed permitted by the electronic speed limiter. Make sure your tires have the required tire speed rating as specified for your vehicle in the "Technical data" section ( page 438), for example when purchasing new tires. G ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 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. 277