Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Driving instructions
Tire speed rating
Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-
dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail-
ing conditions.
C 230 Kompressor (standard in U.S.A.;
optional in Canada), C 320
Your vehicle is factory equipped with min.
“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
130 mph (210 km /h).
C 230 Kompressor
(standard in Canada; Canada only)
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 130 mph (210 km/ h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130 mph (210 km /h).
Warning!
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Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at greater than the maximum
speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure, causing loss of vehicle control and pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury and possible death, for you
and for others.
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For information on tire speed rating for
winter tires, see “Winter driving”
(
컄
page 328).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
(
컄
page 316).