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326 OperationTires and wheelsRotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles 
with tires of the same dimension all 
around. If your vehicle is equipped with 
tires of the same dimension all around, 
tires can be rotated, observing a 
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will 
maintain the intended rotation (spinning) 
direction of the tire (
page 300).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle 
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different 
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation 
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to 
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty 
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature 
portfolio. If none is available, tires should 
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles 
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear. 
The same rotation (spinning) direction 
must be maintained (
page 300). 
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire 
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder 
wear on front tires and tread center wear 
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of 
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side 
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. 
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation 
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the 
“Practical hints” section (
page 403).
Warning!
G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires 
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size 
tires (different tire dimensions front vs. 
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after 
changing a wheel. Wheels could become 
loose if not tightened with a torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel 
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. 
     
        
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407 Practical hints
Flat tire
Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them 
slightly.
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last 
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
Remove the jack.1 - 5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. 
Observe a tightening torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Before storing the jack in the trunk, it 
should be fully collapsed, with handle 
folded in.
Place the wheel bolt wrench, alignment 
bolt and jack back in the vehicle tool kit 
in the trunk and close the covering lid.
Replacing jack support tube cover
Slide tongue of cover under the upper 
edge of the tube opening.
Applying even pressure, press cover 
until it snaps into place. Be careful not 
to damage the locking tabs or clamp 
the plastic retaining strap.
Warning!
G
Use only genuine equipment 
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel 
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could 
fall off the jack.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after 
changing a wheel. The wheels could come 
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
!You can also store and secure the dam-
aged wheel in the spare wheel well in 
the trunk. 
Do not activate the tire inflation pres-
sure monitor* until the depressurized 
tire is no longer in the vehicle. 
     
        
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424 Technical dataEngineModel
S 350 (220.067)
1
S 430 (220.070, 220.170)
1
S 430 4MATIC (220.183)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
S 500 (220.175)
1
S 500 4MATIC (220.184)
1
Engine
112
113
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
No. of cylinders
6
8
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
227.3 cu in (3724 cm
3)
260.3 cu in (4266 cm
3)
303.0 cu in (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
241 hp/5700 rpm
2 
(180 kW/5700 rpm)
275 hp/5750 rpm
2 
(205 kW/5750 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 
302 hp/5600 rpm
2 
(225 kW/5600 rpm)
Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349
258 lb-ft/3000 - 4500 rpm 
(350 Nm/3000 - 4500 rpm)
295 lb-ft/3000 - 4400 rpm 
(400 Nm/3000 - 4400 rpm)
339 lb-ft/2700 - 4250 rpm 
(460 Nm/2700 - 4250 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2380 mm
2380 mm
2380 mm 
     
        
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425 Technical data
Engine
Model
S 55 AMG (220.174)
1
S 600 (220.176)
1
S 65 AMG (220.179)
1
Engine
113
275
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
No. of cylinders
8
12
12
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke
3.62 in (92.00 mm)
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
331.8 cu in (5439 cm
3)
336.4 cu in (5513 cm
3)
364.9 cu in (5980 cm
3)
Compression ratio
9:1
9:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
493 hp/6100 rpm
2 
(368 kW/6100 rpm)
493 hp/5000 rpm
2
(368 kW/5000 rpm)
603 hp/4800 - 5100 rpm
2
(450 kW/4800 - 5100 rpm)
Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349
516 lb-ft/2750 - 4000 rpm 
(700 Nm/2750 - 4000 rpm)
590 lb-ft/1800 - 3500 rpm 
(800 Nm/1800 - 3500 rpm)
738 lb-ft/2000 - 4000 rpm
(1000 Nm/2000 - 4000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
5950 rpm
5950 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
Belt one: 1289 mm
Belt two: 2462 mm
2335 mm
2335 mm
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 
     
        
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432 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
S 350 
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, 
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/220 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK IL FR 6 A
NGK IFR 6Q-G
NGK NFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) 
     
        
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447 Technical terms
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline 
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s 
ability to resist undesired detonation 
(knocking). The average of both the 
MON (Motor Octane Number) and 
->RON (Research Octane Number) is 
posted at the pump, also known as 
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used 
to present information provided by the 
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 324)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking 
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gi ne s pe ed r ange , as  it m a y re su lt i n se -
rious engine damage that is not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty.
Parktronic system (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic 
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine components (alternator, 
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit 
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:
Engine
Clutch/torque converter
Transmission
Transfer case
Drive shaft
Differential
Axle shafts/axles
PRE-SAFE
®
(Pre
ventive occupant Safe
ty system)
Vehicles equipped with PRE-SAFE take 
preventive measures when the system 
senses certain driving dynamics sug-
gesting a possible accident.
Production options weight
(
page 324) 
     
        
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449 Technical terms
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics.”
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug 
wrench) with which threaded fasteners 
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 325)
Tire load rating
(page 325)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 325)
Tire speed rating
(page 325)
Traction
(page 325)
Tread
(page 325)
Treadwear indicators
(page 325)Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 325)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 325)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is 
automatically controlled according to a 
selected setting and speed. The driver 
can choose manually within a range of 
ground clearance, for example on very 
rough roads. 
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 325)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer 
and stamped on the body to uniquely 
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones, 
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).  
     
        
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474 IndexTemperature
Display mode 163
Setting units in display 163
Tires 307
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 240
Tightening torque 449
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 407
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Stopping 214
Synchronizing 214
TIN 325
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 325
Tire and Loading Information 301
Tire and loading terminology 323
Tire care and maintenance 298
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 286, 306, 308
Setting units 164
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on 
the fuel filler flapTire inspection 298
Tire load rating 325
Tire ply composition and material 
used 325
Tire speed rating 278, 315, 325
Tire terminology 323
Tire traction 278
Tires 297
Direction of rotation 300
Driving instructions 277
Messages in display 376–383
Retreads 297
Rotating 326
Service life 298
Temperature 307, 322
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning 
lamp 346
Tread depth 299, 327
Wear pattern 326
Winter 327
Tools 384Tow-away alarm 88
Arming 88
Canceling alarm 89
Disarming 88
Disarming for transport 88
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 385
Installing 415
Towing the vehicle 413
Traction 179, 325
Transmission see Automatic 
transmission 293
Tread 325
Tread depth 299
Tread depth (tires) 327
Treadwear indicators 325
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer
Resetting 141