MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 Owner's Manual

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 cover?upwards. X
Position jack Bat jacking point A. X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point. X
Turn ratchet wrench Cuntil jack Bsits
completely on jacking point Aand the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn ratchet wrench Cuntil the tire is
raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Removing a wheel !
AMG vehicles:
during removal and repo-
sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can
strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage
it. Therefore, you should proceed carefully
and get a second person assist to you.
Alternatively, you can use a second align-
ment 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 apply- ing any external force on the brake disks. This could impair the level of comfort when brak-
ing. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X Screw alignment bolt :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel. Changing a wheel
469Wheels and tires Z

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.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel" sec-
tion (Y page 465).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, 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 repo-
sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can
strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage
it. Therefore, you should proceed carefully
and get a second person assist to you.
Alternatively, you can use a second align-
ment 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 fin-
ger-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. 470
Changing a wheelWheels and tires

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 cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated ( :
to A). 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 moun-
ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 445).
i Vehicles with a tire pressure control sys-
tem: all mounted wheels must be equipped
with functioning tire pressure control sen-
sors. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle.
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 cer-
tain 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 tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tire dimen-
sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam- age 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 tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing 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 445).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nance recommendations of the tire manufac-
turer in the vehicle document wallet. Wheel and tire combinations
471Wheels and tires Z

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 (sum-
mer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 423).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally 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 work-
shop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find infor-
mation 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 cer- tain circumstances, require rims of the
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. 472
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Tires
S 400 4MATIC 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) XL 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 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 2, 5 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)
2
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. Wheel and tire combinations
473Wheels and tires Z

R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 5 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+S
3, 4 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+S
3, 4
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 4 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+S
3, 5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 5 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)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
4 Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951.
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. 474
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i3 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
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
S 550
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 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)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tire combinations
475Wheels and tires Z

R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 5 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+S
3, 4 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+S
3, 4
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 4 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+S
3, 5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 5 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)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
4 Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951.
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. 476
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i3 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
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
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 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 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 2, 5 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)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. Wheel and tire combinations
477Wheels and tires Z

R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 4 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
3, 5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 2, 3, 5 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+S
3, 4 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+S
3, 4
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 4 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+S
3, 5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S 2, 3, 5 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)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
4 Not in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951.
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. 478
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires