winter tyres MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE 2015 User Guide

In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon:
R vehicle speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving condi-
tions/manoeuvres, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is counted from the moment the tyre pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
i When replacing one or all tyres, observe
the following specifications for your vehi-
cle's tyres:
R the size
R the type and
R the "MOExtended" mark.
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be
replaced with an MOExtended tyre, a
standard tyre may be used as a temporary
measure. Make sure that you use the
proper size and type (summer or winter
tyre).
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres 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 fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident. Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a
laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The faulty tyre must be replaced. TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread. You
can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not Flat tyre
359Breakdown assistance
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Useful information
............................376
Important safety notes .....................376
Operation ........................................... 376
Winter operation ............................... 378
Tyre pressure .................................... 380
Changing a wheel .............................. 385
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........391 375Wheels and tyres

Pay special attention to country-specific
requirements for tyre approval. These
requirements can stipulate a specific tyre
type for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can find further information regarding tyres at
specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 358).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or with an activated tyre pres- sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes-
ted by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with
a flat tyre (Y page 358).
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres 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 fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" section (Y page 386). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced. 378
Winter operationWheels and tyres

At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Both are marked with
M+S.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres (Y page 194).
If you have fitted M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 380).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 385).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 383). Snow chains
G
WARNING
If you have fitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is a risk of an accident. To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the front wheels
R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyre combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combinations (Y page 391).
R only use snow chains if the road surface is
completely snow-covered. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
R local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to fit snow chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
R on vehicles with AIRMATIC (Y page 210)or
Active Body Control (ABC) (Y page 207),
you must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been fitted.
R when snow chains are fitted, never use
Active Parking Assist (Y page 215).
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 76)
when pulling away with snow chains fitted.
This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, achieving increased driv-
ing force (cutting action). Winter operation
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Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
You will find a table with recommended tyre
pressures for various operating conditions on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. Fur-
ther information on tyre pressure
(Y page 380). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit
the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different
type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 358).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres 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 fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
fitted at the factory in all countries. 392
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Tyres
S 500 Summer tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/5
0 R18 100 W 5
RA : 245/50 R18 100 W 5, 6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
FA: 245/50 R18 100 W
5
RA: 275/45 R18 103 W 5, 6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 43.5
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
7
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 7R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36.5
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 44
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
7
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 7Winter tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
5
Available as MOExtended tyres.
6 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
7 Only for vehicles with AMG Line equipment (code 950). Wheel and tyre combinations
393Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+Si
5
RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S i5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36
RA: 9 J x 19 H2 ET 30.5
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+Si
5 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
7Mercedes-AMG S 63
Summer tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
8, 9
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 6, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
8, 9
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 6, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
5
Available as MOExtended tyres.
7 Only for vehicles with AMG Line equipment (code 950).
8 Not in combination with a ceramic brake system.
9 Only for certain countries.
6 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
10 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations". Wheel and tyre combinations
395Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
8, 9
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 6, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
8, 9
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 6, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
8
Not in combination with a ceramic brake system.
9 Only for certain countries.
10 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
6 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 396
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i8, 9 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
Mercedes-AMG S 65
Summer tyres
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
9, 10
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 6, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
Winter tyres
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i9, 10 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
8
Not in combination with a ceramic brake system.
9 Only for certain countries.
10 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
6 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tyre combinations
397Wheels and tyres Z

!
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
The correct mixing ratio can be taken from
the information on the antifreeze protec-
tion container.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data: R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 404).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Dimensions and weights
Model
: :
Opening height Mercedes‑AMG
vehicles
1755 mm
All other models
1746 mm
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
5044 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2108 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1913 mm
Vehicle height
1422 mm
Wheelbase
2945 mm
Maximum boot load
100 kg
All other models
Vehicle length
5027 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2108 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1899 mm
Vehicle height
1411 mm410
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