Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Driving instructions
C 230 Kompressor (Canada only),
C 240, C 240 4MATIC,
C 320 (USA only), C 320 4MATIC
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).
C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 320 Sport
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
130 mph (210 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 or in
case of manual transmission declutch.
Try to keep the vehicle under control by
corrective steering action.
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For information on speed rating for
winter tires, see “Winter tires”
(
컄
page 332).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see “Tire speed rating” (
컄
page 320).
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For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
(
컄
page 333).
Warning!
G
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.