2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S65AMG sport mode

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)

739 Index
Cruise control 419
Activating 420
Canceling 421
Driving downhill 421
Driving uphill 421
Message in display 614
Setting current speed 420
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 423
Cup holder
In front seat armrest 498
In rear seat armrest 498
Curb weight 576
D
Date
Setting (COMAND) 236
Daytime running lamp mode 373
Setting 281
Deceleration
With DISTRONIC Plus* 428
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 472
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) 242
Interior lighting (COMAND) 248Department of Transportation see DOT
Destination entry (COMAND) 172
Destination memory (COMAND) 217
Difficulties
While driving 393
While starting 391
Digital speedometer 269
Additional speedometer 282
Dimensions, Vehicle 723
Direction of rotation, Tires 553
Displays
Additional speedometer 282
Digital speedometer 269
DISTRONIC Plus* 427
Maintenance service indicator 582
Multifunction display 264
Vehicle status message see
Multifunction display messages
Distance
Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 437
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 437
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 436
Distance to Empty (Range) 269
Distance warning lamp* 29, 604DISTRONIC Plus* 424
Activated 429
Activating 430
Calling up settings 428
Cleaning system sensor 589
Deactivated 429
Deactivating 435
Deceleration 428
Decreasing distance 437
Decreasing time interval 436
Displays in the multifunction
display 427
Distance warning lamp 29, 604
Driving hints 437
Increasing distance 437
Increasing time interval 436
Intermittent signal tone 427
Lever 430
Menu 428
Messages in display 615
Sensor cover 589
Setting a higher speed 433
Setting a slower speed 434
Setting following distance 436