2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG winter tires

385 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package* and
except Appearance
Package*)
S 600
(except Sport Package* and
except Appearance
Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 600
(Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7½ J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
8 J x18 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245/ 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1

386 Technical dataRims and tires
S 430, S 500
S 600
(Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
2
or
8½ J x18 EH23
8 J x18 H2
1,2
or 8½ J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center3Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.73 in (44mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245/ 45 R18 100V XL M+S
2
or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
2
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
2
or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
2

429 Index
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 147
Synchronizing
ESP 316
Power windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof 202
T
Tachometer 133
Overspeed range 133
Tail lamps
Cleaning 298
Replacing bulbs 354, 358
Tar stains 297
Tele Aid
Information 247
Initiating an emergency call
manually 245
Roadside assistance 246
Tele Aid System 242
Tele Aid button 27
Tele Aid System 405
Tele Aid* 242
Emergency calls 244
Remote door unlock 249Stolen vehicle tracking services 250
System self-check 243
Upgrade signals 248
TeleAid
Messages in display 334
Telematics* 405
Telephone holder*
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 234
Telephone* 241
Answering a call 145
Dialing a number from the phone
book 145
Ending a call 145
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 146
Messages in display 334
Operating 144
Redialing 146
Temperature
Display mode 154
Setting interior temperature 183
Setting units in display 154
Tires 284
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 230Tightening torque 405
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 365
Time
Setting digital clock 23
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 271, 283
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire speed rating 263, 406
Tire traction 263
Tires 282, 399
Direction of rotation 283
Driving instructions 262
Messages in display 336, 339
Retreads 282
Service life 283
Temperature 284
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 309
Tread depth 292
Wear pattern 291
Winter 292
Tools 344

432 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 214
Distronic* 208
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 379
Washing the vehicle 296
Wear pattern (tires) 291
Weights 390
Wheel change
Tightening torque 365
Wheels
Rotating 291
Tires and wheels 282
Window curtain airbags 63
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 281
Replacing wiper blades 359
Washer fluid 281Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 334
Refilling 281
Wiping with 49
Windshield wipers 48, 177
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 359
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 49
Winter driving 292
Block heater (Canada only) 293
Snow chains 293
Tires 292
Transmission program mode 171
Winter driving instructions 264
Winter tires 292
Wiper blades
Cleaning 299
Installing 360Removing 359
Replacing 359
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 302
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 345
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 401