Operation
Driving instructions
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of:
For information on how to identify the tire
speed rating on a tire’s sidewall, see “Tire
size designation, load and speed rating”
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.
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SL 550
(
୴ page 313).
SL 550 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG:
155 mph (250 km/h)
If you are uncertain about the correct
reading of the information given on a tire’s
sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to assist you.
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.
i For information on tire speed rating for
winter tires, see “All-season and winter tires”
(୴ page 316).
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SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG with increased top speed*:
186 mph (300 km/h)
i For information on driving with snow chains,
For additional general information markings on
tire sidewall, see “Tire size designation, load and see “Snow chains” (୴ page 329).
speed rating” (୴ page 313).
The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
may have a tire speed rating above the
maximum speed permitted by the
electronic speed limiter.
Warning!
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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.
Make sure your tires have the required tire
speed rating as specified for your vehicle in
the “Technical data” section (୴ page 449),
for example when purchasing new tires.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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