2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S65AMG offset

223 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Activating Distronic
You can activate Distronic when:

you are driving above 25 mph
(40 km/h)


the ESP
® switched on (
page 81)
If Distronic has not been activated after
pressing the cruise control lever, you will
see the message:
---
in the multifunction
display.In the following cases you cannot activate
Distronic:


up to two minutes after starting the en-
gine


when you brake


if you have set the parking brake


if the gear selector lever is in
positionP, R, or N


if the ESP
® is switched offSetting the current speed

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.

Briefly lift the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow1 or depress in the
direction of arrow2.
Distronic is activated and the current
speed is set.

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
iThe maximum speed you can set is
110 mph (180 km/h).
iIf you do not take your foot off of the
accelerator completely, the following
message will appear in the multifunc-
tion display: DISTRONIC OVERRIDEDistronic will not work to maintain the
distance to a slower moving vehicles in
front of you. Your vehicle speed will
then be determined only by the accel-
erator pedal position.

228 Controls in detailDriving systemsThe most likely cause for a malfunctioning
system is a dirty sensor (located behind
the hood grille), especially at times of snow
and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Dis-
tronic will switch off, and the message:DISTRONIC
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SEE OPERATORS MANUALappears in the multifunction display.
For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen-
sor, see “Cleaning the Distronic* system
sensor cover” (
page 335).Turns and bends
In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect
a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect
one too soon. This may cause your vehicle
to brake late or unexpectedly.Offset driving
A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset
from your direct line of travel may not be
detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi-
cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
iIf the message:DISTRONIC
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SEE OPERATORS MANUALdisappears during driving and the last
speed stored flashes for approximately
five seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has
dissolved; Distronic is again operation-
al.

428 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 600 (without Sport Package*
and without Appearance
Package*)
S 600 (with Appearance
Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 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 (44 mm)
Summer tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
1
245/45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires
2
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires
2, 3
3For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
225/55 R17 97H M+S.
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1

429 Technical data
Rims and tires
S 430, S 500, S 600 (with Sport
Package*)
S55AMG
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(with Sport Package*)
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1, 2

or
8.5 J x18 EH23
8 J x18 H2
1, 2
or
8.5J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only.2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Must not be used with snow chains.
8 J x19 H2
1, 2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
4
4Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
-
All-season tires
4
-
-
-
Winter tires
4, 5
5For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
2
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
2
245/40 R19 98V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2

430 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
S430, S500, S600 ( with
Sport Package*)
S55AMG
S65AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8.5 J x 18 EH2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra
Load)
or
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.81 in (46 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/40 R18 101Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
265/40 R18 97Y
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2

431 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (with Sport
Package*), S 600, S 55 AMG
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8 J x 18 H2
8Jx19 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-