Mercedes-Benz 2004 E-Class OCS Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Driving instructions
E 320 (Sport Package*),
E 500 (Sport Package*)
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Z”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of above 149 mph (240 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 km/h).
E 320 4MATIC (Sport Package*)
E 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*)
Your vehicle is factory equipped with min.
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of above 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 km/h).
E55AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Z”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of above 149 mph (240 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 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. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by cor-
rective steering action.
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For information on speed ratings for
winter tires, see “Winter driving”
(
page 297).
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For more information on driving with
snow chains, see “Snow chains”
(
page 298).
Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of control loss.