Tire Traction; Tire Speed Rating; Parking - Mercedes-Benz E320 Operator's Manual

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

Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"H"-rated tires, which have a European
speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h).
Despite the tire rating, local speed limits
should be obeyed. Use prudent driving
speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions.
Models E 320, E 420: An electronic
speed limiter prevents your vehicle from
exceeding the speed rating.
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.

Parking

Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury
as a result of vehicle movement,
before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle always:
1. Keep right foot on brake pedal.
2. Firmly depress parking brake
pedal.
3. Move the selector lever to
position "P".
4. Slowly release brake pedal.
5. Turn front wheels towards the
road curb.
6. Turn the electronic key to
steering lock position 0 and
remove.
Important!
It is advisable to set the parking brake
whenever parking or leaving the vehicle.
In addition, move selector lever to
position "P".
When parking on hills, always set the
parking brake.
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