Mercedes-benz E-class 1999 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 20)

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Tire Traction

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered

or icy road is always lower than on a

dry road.

You should pay particular attention to

the condition of the road whenever the

outside temperatures are close to the

freezing point.

Warning!

If ice has formed on the road, tire

traction will be substantially

reduced. Under such weather

conditions, drive, steer and brake

with extreme caution.

We recommend M+S rated radial-ply

tires for the winter season for all four

wheels to insure normal balanced

handling characteristics. On packed

snow, they can reduce your stopping

distance as compared with summer

tires. Stopping distance, however, is

still considerably greater than when the

road is not snow or ice covered.

Tire Speed Rating

E 300 Turbodiesel, E 320 and E 430:

Your vehicle is factory equipped with

"H"-rated tires, which have a European

speed rating of 130 mph(210 km/h).

An electroni

c speed limiter for models E

320 and E 430 prevents your vehicle

from exceeding the speed rating.

Model E 55 AMG:

Your vehicle is factory equipped with

"Z"-rated tires.

An electronic speed limiter prevents

your vehicle from exceeding a speed of

155 mph (250 km/h).

Despite the tire rating, local speed

limits should be obeyed. Use prudent

driving speeds appropriate to prevailing

conditions.

Warning!

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 resulting in

personal injury and possible death.

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