Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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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.
We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately 1/8 in (4 mm)
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.
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.
Tire speed rating
ML 320 and ML 430:
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 the tire speed rating.
ML 55 AMG:
Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires,
which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 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.