MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2014 W222 Owner's Manual

Raising the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
! The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
Observe the following when raising the
vehicle:
R to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for
performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and positioning wheel chocks. Do not
disengage the parking brake while the
vehicle is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height. R
make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R do not lie under the vehicle.
R do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R do not open or close a door or the trunk lid
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with hub caps: the hub cap covers
the wheel bolts. Before you can unscrew the
wheel bolts, you must remove the hub caps.
Two different variants can be installed. Vehicles with plastic hub caps:
X
To remove: turn the center cover of hub
cap 0043counter-clockwise and remove.
X To install: before installing, ensure that
hub cap 0043is in the open position. To do
so, turn the center cover counter-
clockwise.
X Place hub cap 0043in position and turn the
center cover clockwise until you feel and
hear hub cap 0043engage.
X Make sure that hub cap 0043is installed
securely. Changing a wheel
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Vehicles with aluminum hub caps:
X To remove: take socket0044and lug wrench
0087 from the vehicle tool kit ( Ypage 364).
X Position socket 0044on hub cap 0043.
X Attach lug wrench 0087to socket 0044and
loosen hub cap 0043counter-clockwise.
X Remove hub cap 0043.
X To install: before installing, check hub
cap 0043and the wheel area for soiling and
clean if necessary.
X Put hub cap 0043in position and turn until it
is in the right position.
X Position socket 0044on hub cap 0043.
X Attach lug wrench 0087to socket 0044and
tighten hub cap 0043.
The tightening torque must be 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
i Note that the hub cap should be
tightened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have the hub cap installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. X
Using lug wrench 0087, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts
completely. The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
X
Take the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUFare visible.
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers next to the jacking points
on the outer sills. X
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover0085upwards. 410
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X
Position jack 0084at jacking point 0083. X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
X Turn ratchet wrench 006Buntil jack 0084sits
completely on jacking point 0083and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn ratchet wrench 006Buntil the tire is
raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.
Removing a wheel !
AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in. When mounting/removing wheels, and for as
long as the wheels are removed, avoid
applying any external force on the brake
disks. This could impair the level of comfort
when braking.
X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X Screw alignment bolt 0043into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground. Changing a wheel
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Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section ( Ypage 407).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight. Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed. X
Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
nut of the jack so that the letters ABare
visible.
X Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is
once again standing firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side.
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated ( 0043to0083). The tightening torque
must be 110 lb-ft(150 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: insert the cover into the outer
sill.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 387).
i All mounted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tire
pressure monitor. 412
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Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicle noise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
R
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(Y page 387).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
R tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
right)
R the same type of tires at a given time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install a
different type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 365).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT
kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit
may be obtained from a qualified specialist
workshop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheel rims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
at the factory as standard equipment or
optional extras.
If you would like to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, you may also, in
certain circumstances, require rims of the Wheel and tire combinations
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appropriate size. The size of the approved
winter tires may deviate from that of the
standard tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. 414
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Tires
S 550 Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/5
0 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
2
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
2
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.44 in (36.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.73 in (44 mm)
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 3 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
2
Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951).
3 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951). Wheel and tire combinations
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All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+SMOExtended
2 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended
2
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended
3
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended 3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S004D BA: 8.0J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
004DMOExtended BA: 8.0J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S004DMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S004DMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
2
Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951).
3 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951). 416
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res

S 550 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
2
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
2
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.44 in (36.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.73 in (44 mm)
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL MOExtended 3 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+SMOExtended
2 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
2
Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951).
3 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951). Wheel and tire combinations
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R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended
2
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended 2 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+SMOExtended
3
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+SMOExtended 3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
004D BA: 8.0J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
004DMOExtended BA: 8.0J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
004DMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
004DMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
2
Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951).
3 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package (code 951). 418
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