Driving:in winter, Winter driving instructions – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
SL 500
SL 500 with Sport Package*
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).
SL 600
SL 600 with Sport Package*
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a 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).
SL 55 AMG
with Performance Package*
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km /h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
186 mph (300 km /h).
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. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by cor-
rective steering action.
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For information on tire speed rating for
winter tires, see “All-season and winter
tires” (
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see “Tire speed rating” (
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For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
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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 vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of control loss.