Winter Driving Instructions - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual

SLK 350
SLK 350 with Sport Package*
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"W"-rated tires, which have a tire 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).
SLK 55 AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"Y"-rated tires, which have a tire speed
rating of 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 km/h).
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For information on speed rating for
winter tires, see "Winter tires"
( page 327).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see "Tire speed rating" ( page 313).
Operation
Driving instructions

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.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever* to position N or
declutch in case of manual transmission.
Try to keep the vehicle under control by
corrective steering action.
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For information on driving with snow
chains, see "Snow chains"
( page 328).
Warning!
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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