Operation
Driving instructions
Tire speed rating
Warning!
Winter driving instructions
Warning!
G
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.
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi-
mum speed rating of the tires.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move selector lever to position N or in
case you have a manual transmission, de-
clutch. Try to keep the vehicle under con-
trol by corrective steering action.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure, causing loss of vehicle control and re-
sulting in personal injury and possible death.
Road salts and chemicals can adversely af-
fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal braking effect.
i
For more information on driving with
snow chains, see "Snow chains"
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 130 mph (210 km/ h).
We therefore recommend depressing the
brake pedal periodically when traveling at
length on salt-strewn roads.
(୴ page 274).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding the speed rating.
This can bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency back to normal. A prerequisite
is, however, that this be done without en-
dangering other drivers on the road.
Regardless of the tire rating, local speed
limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driv-
ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi-
tions.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking efficien-
cy should be tested as soon as possible af-
ter driving is resumed while observing the
safety rules in the previous paragraph.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320, Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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