Mercedes-Benz E-class 1999 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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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
E 300 Turbodiesel, E 320 and E 430:
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"H"-rated tires, which have a European
speed rating of 130 mph(210 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter for models E
320 and E 430 prevents your vehicle
from exceeding the speed rating.
Model E 55 AMG:
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"Z"-rated tires.
An electronic speed limiter prevents
your vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 km/h).
Despite the tire rating, local speed
limits should be obeyed. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions.
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.