2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 snow chains

719 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelS 550
S 550 4MATICS 600
S 550 (Sport Package*)
S 600 (Sport Package*)S63AMG
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x18 H28.5 J x18 H28.5 J x19 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99H M+S ––
Winter tires1,2,3
2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Not available as factory equipment.
255/45 R18 99H M+S.255/45 R18 99H M+S.255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

720 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelS 600S 550*
S 600*S 550 (Sport Package*)
S 600 (Sport Package*)S63AMG*
S65AMG*
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2 – –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –8.5 J x 19 H28.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99V255/40 R19 96Y255/40 R19 96Y255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra
Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 19 H2 – –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –9.5 J x 19 H29.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1275/45 R18 103V275/40 R19 101Y275/40 R19 101Y275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra
Load)2
2Must not be used with snow chains.

721 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
!Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the spare
wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the spare tire differs from the tire inflation pres-
sure of the road tires.
ModelS 550
S 600S 550 (Sport Package*)
S 600 (Sport Package*)S63AMG
S65AMG
Rim (steel)4.5 B x 194.5 B x 19 –
Rim (light alloy) – –4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)
Minispare tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 155/70 R19 113MT 155/70 R19 113MT 155/70 R19 113M
Recommended tire inflation pressure61 psi (4.2 bar)61 psi (4.2 bar)61 psi (4.2 bar)

753 Index
Setting
Cruise control 420
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 436
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 436
Higher speed in cruise control 422
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 433
Lower speed in cruise control 423
Lower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 434
Slower speed in cruise control 423
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 434
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 433
Suspension tuning (ABC*) 442
Temperature (interior) 472
Temperature (rear passenger
compartment) 478
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in cruise control 423
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 435
Vehicle level control (ABC*) 443
Setting current speed 420Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 428
Control system instrument cluster
menus 281
Daytime running lamp mode 281
Resetting trip odometer 269
Shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 594
Shift program mode,
Automatic transmission 409
Shifting, Automatic transmission 399
Side impact air bags 46
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 589
Messages in display 657
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 577
SIRIUS satellite radio* see Satellite radio*
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 155
Snow chains 581
Spare wheel 686, 721
Mounting 686Speed
Setting current 420
Setting to last stored speed in
DISTRONIC Plus*
(“Resume” function) 435
Speed settings
Cruise control 422, 423
DISTRONIC Plus* 433, 434
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in Cruise control 423
SRS 53
Indicator lamp 29, 607
Messages in display 662
Standing water, Driving through 534
Starter battery 694
Starter switch 344
Positions 344
Starting difficulties, Engine 391
Starting, Engine 389
Steering column 359
Steering wheel
Adjustment 359
Cleaning 594
Easy entry/exit feature 357
Heated steering wheel* 360
Power steering fluid 725

758 Index
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 237
Telephone 289
Troubleshooting 327
W
Warning indicators
Park Assist* 451
Parktronic* 446
Warning sounds
DISTRONIC Plus* 427
Drivers seat belts 54
Electronic parking brake 397
PRE-SAFE
® Brake* 79
Seat belt telltale 606
Warranty coverage 711
Washing the vehicle 585
Wear pattern, Tires 579
Weights, Vehicle 723Wheels
Change 686
Collapsible wheel chock 670
Minispare wheel 670
Removing 689
Rims and Tires 718
Sizes 718
Spare wheel 721
Tightening torque 691
Tires and wheels 550
Window curtain air bags 46
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 592
Cleaning wiper blades 592
Infrared reflecting 524
Windshield washer fluid 727, 733
Mixing ratio 733
Refilling 548
Wiping with 382Windshield wipers 381
Cleaning wiper blades 592
Replacing wiper blades 684
Single wipe 382
Winter driving 580
Snow chains 581
Tires 580
Winter driving instructions 533
Winter tires 580
Wood trims, Cleaning 595
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 668
X
Xenon headlamp see Headlamps