Owner's Manual
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...-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions and weights ...428 Main dimensions...428 Weights...428 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the ...386 386 387 387 388 389 390 392 394 Replacing wiper blades...396 Removing wiper blades ...396 Installing wiper blades ...397 Flat tire...398 Preparing the vehicle ...398 Mounting the spare wheel ...398 Battery...403 Disconnecting the battery...404 Removing the battery...404 Charging ...
...-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions and weights ...428 Main dimensions...428 Weights...428 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the ...386 386 387 387 388 389 390 392 394 Replacing wiper blades...396 Removing wiper blades ...396 Installing wiper blades ...397 Flat tire...398 Preparing the vehicle ...398 Mounting the spare wheel ...398 Battery...403 Disconnecting the battery...404 Removing the battery...404 Charging ...
Owner's Manual
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... conjunction with the front/rear axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. The capabilities of the recommended tire size ( page 422). G The ESP should not be activated when the ESP has been deactivated. 83 For more information, see "Practical hints" ( page 337). The ESP...
... conjunction with the front/rear axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. The capabilities of the recommended tire size ( page 422). G The ESP should not be activated when the ESP has been deactivated. 83 For more information, see "Practical hints" ( page 337). The ESP...
Owner's Manual
Page 298
... of the correct size for the rim. G Replace rims or tires with same-sized wheels all around). Retreaded tires are sharply reduced at moderate speeds. They can cause tire inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads. Dented or bent rims can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for...
... of the correct size for the rim. G Replace rims or tires with same-sized wheels all around). Retreaded tires are sharply reduced at moderate speeds. They can cause tire inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads. Dented or bent rims can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
...label, also found on your vehicle show how much weight it may be mounted against the direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidirectional tire for temporary use restrictions and speed limitations indicated on the driver's door B-pillar tells you about the number of the... direction of rotation (spinning) of people that can be found on the spare wheel. 299 It also contains information on the proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for either the front axle or rear axle. Operation Tires and wheels Direction of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
...label, also found on your vehicle show how much weight it may be mounted against the direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidirectional tire for temporary use restrictions and speed limitations indicated on the driver's door B-pillar tells you about the number of the... direction of rotation (spinning) of people that can be found on the spare wheel. 299 It also contains information on the proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for either the front axle or rear axle. Operation Tires and wheels Direction of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Owner's Manual
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...how to your vehicle's placard. The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct load limit The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the ...manual to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of occupants. Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with varying seating configurations and number and size of 1966". Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for...
...how to your vehicle's placard. The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct load limit The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the ...manual to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of occupants. Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with varying seating configurations and number and size of 1966". Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for...
Owner's Manual
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... can be found on your vehicle's tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 319) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 317) 3 Maximum tire load ( page 318) 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure ( page 319) 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material ( page 321) 7 Tire size designation, load and speed rating ( page 312) 8 Load identification ( page 316) 9 Tire name Tire size designation, load and speed rating i For...
... can be found on your vehicle's tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 319) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 317) 3 Maximum tire load ( page 318) 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure ( page 319) 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material ( page 321) 7 Tire size designation, load and speed rating ( page 312) 8 Load identification ( page 316) 9 Tire name Tire size designation, load and speed rating i For...
Owner's Manual
Page 315
... is designed to a maximum load of the rim edge. Letter "P" preceding the size designation: Passenger car tire based on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. Letter "T" preceding the size designation: Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed for radial...
... is designed to a maximum load of the rim edge. Letter "P" preceding the size designation: Passenger car tire based on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. Letter "T" preceding the size designation: Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed for radial...
Owner's Manual
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...99Y). The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of the tire is comprised of the tire as being above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in parenthesis. If your tire includes "ZR" in the size designation and no service description 5 and 6 ( page 312) is given, ...the tire manufacturer must be placed in the size designation AND the service description must be referred to. The "(Y)" speed rating in...
...99Y). The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of the tire is comprised of the tire as being above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in parenthesis. If your tire includes "ZR" in the size designation and no service description 5 and 6 ( page 312) is given, ...the tire manufacturer must be placed in the size designation AND the service description must be referred to. The "(Y)" speed rating in...
Owner's Manual
Page 319
... a unique identifier which denotes the tire meets requirements of manufacture i For illustration purposes only. Tire size The code 3 ( page 317) indicates the tire size. 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer's identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of the U.S. Actual data on retreaded tires, see ( page 296). Operation Tires and wheels DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. Manufacturer's identification...
... a unique identifier which denotes the tire meets requirements of manufacture i For illustration purposes only. Tire size The code 3 ( page 317) indicates the tire size. 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer's identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of the U.S. Actual data on retreaded tires, see ( page 296). Operation Tires and wheels DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. Manufacturer's identification...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
... weight and dividing it by the vehicle on an individual tire that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/6 in (1.6 mm) of rubber-coated fabric in the tire and sidewall, which a tire is approved. Tire load rating Numerical code associated with ratings for which include ... Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars" that is comprised of "Manufacturer's identification mark", "Tire size", "Tire type code" and "Date of grip provided. Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of tread remains....
... weight and dividing it by the vehicle on an individual tire that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/6 in (1.6 mm) of rubber-coated fabric in the tire and sidewall, which a tire is approved. Tire load rating Numerical code associated with ratings for which include ... Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars" that is comprised of "Manufacturer's identification mark", "Tire size", "Tire type code" and "Date of grip provided. Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of tread remains....
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on wheel change, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 398). 325 For information on rear tires). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and...
... your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on wheel change, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 398). 325 For information on rear tires). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and...
Owner's Manual
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... is not permissible with snow chains, you on 81/2 x 18 rims 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) 265/40 R18 97Y i When driving with tire sizes: 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S on 81/2 x 18 rims 245/45 R18 96H M+S on 81/2 x 18 rims 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra... at speeds not to deactivate the ESP ( page 83) before installing snow chains. ! Use of snow chains is not permissible with a block heater. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will improve the vehicle's traction. 327 Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is equipped with all -wheel-drive use snow...
... is not permissible with snow chains, you on 81/2 x 18 rims 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) 265/40 R18 97Y i When driving with tire sizes: 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S on 81/2 x 18 rims 245/45 R18 96H M+S on 81/2 x 18 rims 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra... at speeds not to deactivate the ESP ( page 83) before installing snow chains. ! Use of snow chains is not permissible with a block heater. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will improve the vehicle's traction. 327 Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is equipped with all -wheel-drive use snow...
Owner's Manual
Page 383
... optimized and has a limited service life of the vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with a full sized tire of flat tire, you may cause wheel rim failure leading to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. However, that the jack is mounted with jack.... as possible. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. G Never operate the vehicle with more information, see "Rims and tires" ( page 422). 381 The spare wheel should only be used temporarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as on hills. For...
... optimized and has a limited service life of the vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with a full sized tire of flat tire, you may cause wheel rim failure leading to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. However, that the jack is mounted with jack.... as possible. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. G Never operate the vehicle with more information, see "Rims and tires" ( page 422). 381 The spare wheel should only be used temporarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as on hills. For...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 600 (except Sport Package* and S 500, S 500 4MATIC except Appearance Package*) (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x17 H2 Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, S 600... 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 1.81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 225/55 R17 97H M+S For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 423
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 600 (except Sport Package* and S 500, S 500 4MATIC except Appearance Package*) (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x17 H2 Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, S 600... 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 1.81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 225/55 R17 97H M+S For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 423
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 425
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 425