Operation
Driving instructions
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
Winter driving instructions
SL 500 with Sport Package*
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/ h).
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.
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).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever to position N. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by cor-
rective steering action.
155
mph (250 km/h).
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SL 600
SL 600 with Sport Package*
SL 65 AMG
For information on tire speed rating for
winter tires, see “Winter driving”
(୴ page 309).
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Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/ h).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see “Tire speed rating” (୴ page 297).
For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
(୴ page 310).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
Warning!
G
155
mph (250 km/h).
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 control loss.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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