Driving:in winter, Winter driving instructions – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of:
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SL 550
SL 550 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG:
155 mph (250 km/h)
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SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG with increased top speed*:
186 mph (300 km/h)
The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
may have a tire speed rating above the
maximum speed permitted by the
electronic speed limiter.
Make sure your tires have the required tire
speed rating as specified for your vehicle in
the “Technical data” section (
for example when purchasing new tires.
For information on how to identify the tire
speed rating on a tire’s sidewall, see “Tire
size designation, load and speed rating”
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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.
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”
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For additional general information markings on
tire sidewall, see “Tire size designation, load and
speed rating” (
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For information on driving with snow chains,
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.