2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class snow chains

The
ABC Active Body Control COMFORT message appears in the
multifunction display. 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP ®
, it
improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficien tgrip. G
WARNING
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
R While driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt yours peed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver. G
WARNING
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering .Otherwise, they could be
injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasoni csensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R release the electric parkin gbrake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front and four
sensors in the rear. 0002
Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side 350
Driving systemsDriving and parking

G
WARNING
Objects located above the height range of
Parking Guidance will not be detected when
the parking space is measured. These objects
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking
Guidance might therefore issu esteering
instructions too soon. Thi smay lead to a
collision .For this reason, you should avoid
using Parking Guidance in such situations. G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive past the parking
space as close as possible.
R parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 351) warning messages during the
parking procedure. R
when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel
mounted.
R make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has adirec teffect on
the steering instructions.
R the way you rvehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parkin gis dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. In some cases, Parking
Guidance may guide you too far or not far
enough into a parking space. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking
procedure with Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Detecting aparking space 0002
Detected parking space on the left
0003 Parking symbol
0026 Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
whe nyou drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
At speeds below 19 mph (30km/h), you see
white parking symbol 0003in the instrument
cluster as a status indicator. Parking 354
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Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R
adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
! You must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been mounted. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 521).
R Mount snow chains only in pairs and only
on the rear wheels. Observe the
manufacturer's mounting instructions.
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you come to
aroad that is
not snow-covered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Snow chains may not be mounted on the
emergency spare wheel.
! If snow chains are mounted on the front
wheels, the snow chains could grind
against the bodywork or components of the
chassis. This could result in damage to the
vehicle or the tires.
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to mount snow chains on steel wheels,
make sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first. The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
i You may wish to deactivate
ESP ®
(Y page 75) when pulling away with
snow chains mounted. This way you can
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action). Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
G
WARNING
Tires with tire pressures that are too low or
too high are associated with the following
hazards:
R they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is
heavily laden or when driven at high
speeds.
R the tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which can severely impair tire
traction.
R the driving, steering and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
There is a risk of accident. Tire pressure
501Wheels and tires
Z

Tires
Summer tires Allo
ywheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/45 R18 99 Y
MOExtended
27 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020
— —
FA
RA 255/45 R18 99 Y
MOExtended
27
275/45 R18 103 Y
MOExtended 27, 28 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 0020
— 0020
—
BA 255/40 R19 100 Y XL 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020
— —
FA
RA 255/40 R19 100 Y XL
275/40 R19 101 Y
28 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 0020
— 0020
—
FA
RA 255/40 ZR 19 XL
275/40 ZR 19 XL
28 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) — — — 0020
BA
255/35 ZR 20 XL
28 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) — 0020
— —
FA
RA 255/35 ZR 20 XL
275/35 ZR 20 XL
28 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 0020
— 0020 0020
All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/45 R18 99 H M+S 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020 0020
—
FA
RA 255/45 R18 99 H M+S
275/45 R18 103 H M+S
28 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 0020
— 0020
—
27
MOExtended tires (tires wit run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
monitor.
28 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 524
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020 0020
—
FA
RA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S
275/40 R19 101 V M+S
28 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 0020
— 0020
—
Winter tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/45 R18 99 V
M+S0001
29 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020 0020
—
BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S0001
29 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) 0020 0020 0020 0020
FA
RA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S0001
275/40 R19 105 V XL
M+S0001
28 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) — — — 0020
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
28Tires Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
T 155/70 R19 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.38 in
(35 mm) 0020 0020 0020 0020
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
28 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
29 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted. Wheel and tire combinations
525Wheels and tires Z