snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 User Guide

Sports tuning
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
SPORT mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode when employinga sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected. The vehicle is lowered by 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the normal
level.
The AIRMATIC
SPORTmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. If the driving
speed is higher than 75 mph (120 km/h), the
vehicle is automatically lowered by another
0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the normal level
in sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Therefore,
select this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style. Select comfort mode also when
driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight
stretches of highway.
XIf indicator lamp ;is not lit:press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. Comfort tuning is
selected. All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles:
theAIRMATIC COMFORT
message
appears in the multifunction display.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theAMG Suspen‐
sion System COMFORTmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
If the driving speed is higher than 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is automatically low-
ered in comfort mode by 0.4 in (10 mm) com-
pared to the normal level.
Load compensation
The vehicle can compensate differences in the
vehicle level by raising or lowering the axles.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are perma-
nently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive
wheel spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!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 vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
iIn 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.
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Driving and parking
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RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Ypage 215) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist
will then be canceled.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active
Parking Assist.
RNever use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are always
correct. This has a direct influence on the
parking characteristics of the vehicle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, e.g. not
on the pavement
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of Active
Parking Assist will not be detected when the
parking space is measured. These are not taken
into account when the parking procedure is cal-
culated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or
loading ramps of goods vehicles.
GWARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
RActive Park Assist may steer too early
Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection range
(
Ypage 214). Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel if:
Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next
to one another
Rthe parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb
Ryou park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles
to the direction of travel if:
Rthe parking space is on a curb
Rthe system reads the parking space as being
blocked, for example by foliage or grass pav-
ing blocks
Rthe area is too small for the vehicle to maneu-
ver into
Rthe parking space is bordered by an obstacle,
e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer
:Detected parking space on the left
;Parking symbol
=Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automati-
cally when driving forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the sys-
tem independently locates and measures park-
ing spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and
at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
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GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
For further information about ESP®, see
(Ypage 73).
XStart the engine.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select ESP.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
ESP
®is deactivated if the åwarning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up continuously
when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
ESP
®is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 317).
Observe the information on display messages
(
Ypage 278).
Automatic activation of Night View Assist
Plus
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Night View Assist.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
If Night View Assist Plus automatic activation is switched on, the night vision image is automat-
ically shown in the multifunction display if an
object is detected.
For further information about Night View Assist
Plus (
Ypage 232).
Activating/deactivating Traffic Sign
Assist
Under certain conditions, the Traffic SignAssistfunction allows you to choose if traffic
signs and messages should be displayed in the
lower part of the speedometer.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Traffic Sign Assist.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
Traffic signs and messages appear in the
lower part of the speedometer if the function
is activated.
For further information about Traffic Sign Assist,
see (
Ypage 229).
Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
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RBreak in new tires at moderate speeds for thefirst 60 miles (100 km). They only reach their
full performance after this distance.
RDo not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces the
traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one
or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
tion with an active tire pressure loss warning
system or with an active tire pressure monitor
and on wheels specifically tested by Mercedes-
Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with a
flat tire (
Ypage 368).
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 can be obtained from a qualified specialist 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 (
Ypage 405).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your vehicle
to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause cracks to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for
this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There is
a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than ãin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter
tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety systems
such as ABS and ESP
®to function optimally in
winter. These tires have been developed specif-
ically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all
wheels to maintain safe handling characteris-
tics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 390).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 392).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
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To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends 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.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible wheel-
tire combinations (
Ypage 410).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads
completely covered by snow. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of snow
chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if
you wish to mount snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 31 mph (50 km/h).
ROn vehicles with AIRMATIC (Ypage 212) or
Magic Body Control (MBC) (Ypage 210), you
must drive at raised vehicle level if snow
chains have been mounted.
RWhen snow chains are installed, never use
Active Parking Assist (Ypage 216).
You may wish to deactivate ESP®when pulling
away with snow chains installed (Ypage 74).
You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased driv- ing force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
ing the spare wheel:
Rmonthly, at least
Rif the load changes
Rbefore beginning a long journey
Runder different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The data on the Tire and Loading Information
placard and tire pressure table shown here are
examples. Tire pressure specifications are vehi-
cle-specific and may deviate from the data
shown here. The tire pressure specifications
that are valid for your vehicle can be found on
the Tire and Loading Information placard and
tire pressure table on the vehicle.
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
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XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2
in the ignition lock.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress 9or: on the steering wheel to
select the Servicemenu.
XPress theabutton.
XPress 9or: to select Tire Pres‐sure.
XPress the abutton.
The current tire pressure for each wheel or
the Tire pressure will be displayed
after driving a few minutesmessage
will be displayed in the multifunction display.
XPress the :button.
The UseCurrentPressuresasNewRef‐erenceValuesmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPress the abutton.
The TirePress.MonitorRestartedmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
After driving for a few minutes, the system
checks whether the current tire pressures are
within the specified range. The new tire pres-
sures are then accepted as reference values
and monitored.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress the %button.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored.
Radio type approval for the tire pres-
sure monitor
CountryRadio type approval number
USAFCC ID: MRXMW2433A
FCC ID: MRXGG4
FCC ID: MRXMC34MA4
CanadaIC: 2546A-MW2433A
IC: 2546A-GG4
IC: 2546A-MC34MA4
Tire pressure loss warning system
(Canada only)
General notes
While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pressure
loss warning system monitors the set tire pres-
sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.
This enables the system to detect significant
pressure loss in a tire. If the speed of rotation of
a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure,
a corresponding warning message will appear in
the multifunction display.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warning
by the Run Flat Indicator Active
Press'OK' to Restartmessage which appears in
the Servicemenu of the multifunction display.
Information on the message display can be
found in the "Restarting the tire pressure loss
warning system" section (
Ypage 394).
Important safety notes
The tire pressure warning system does not warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observe
the notes on the recommended tire pressure
(
Ypage 387).
The tire pressure loss warning does not replace
the need to regularly check the tire pressure. An
even loss of pressure on several tires at the
same time cannot be detected by the tire pres-
sure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you
of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire is
penetrated by a foreign object. In the event of a
sudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a
halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering
movements.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
Rroad conditions are wintry.
Ryou are driving on sand or gravel.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (corner-
ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration).
Ryou are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi-
cle or on the roof).
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Tires
S 400 4MATIC
Summer tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA: 245/50 R1810 0 WBA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
RA: 275/40 R19 (101 Y) XL2FA: 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
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y2FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
R20
TiresWheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 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 XL3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 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 XL3
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 3
FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
2Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.5Only in conjunction with AMG line (code 951).3Available as MOExtended tires4Not in conjunction with AMG line (code 951).
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All-weather tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA:245/50 R18 10 0 HM+S3,4BA :8. 0 J x 18 H2
Whee loffset :1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
FA :245/45 R19 10 2 HXL M+S3,4
RA: 275/40 R19 10 1 HM+S2, 3, 4
FA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9. 5 J x19 H2
Whee loffset :1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA :245/45 R19 10 2 HXL M+S3
RA: 275/40 R19 10 1 HM+S2,3
FA :8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9. 5 J x19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm )5
Winter tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA:245/50 R18 10 4 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 0 J x 18 H2
Whee loffset :1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
BA :245/45 R19 10 2 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.42 in (36 mm)
BA :245/45 R19 10 2 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm)5
3Available as MOExtended tires4Not in conjunctio nwit hAM Glin e(code 951).2Use of snow chain sno tpermitted. Observ eth enote sin th e"Snow chains" section.5Only in conjunctio nwit hAM Glin e(code 951).
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S 550
Summer tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA: 245/50 R18 100 WBA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y2FA: 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
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y2FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
R20
TiresWheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 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 XL3, 4
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 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 XL3
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 3
FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)5
2Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.5Only in conjunction with AMG line (code 951).3Available as MOExtended tires4Not in conjunction with AMG line (code 951).
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All-weather tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA:245/50 R18 10 0 HM+S3,4BA :8. 0 J x 18 H2
Whee loffset :1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
FA :245/45 R19 10 2 HXL M+S3,4
RA: 275/40 R19 10 1 HM+S2, 3, 4
FA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9. 5 J x19 H2
Whee loffset :1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA :245/45 R19 10 2 HXL M+S3
RA: 275/40 R19 10 1 HM+S2,3
FA :8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm)5
RA: 9. 5 J x19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm )5
Winter tires
R18
TiresWheels
BA:245/50 R18 10 4 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 0 J x 18 H2
Whee loffset :1.61 in (41 mm)
R19
TiresWheels
BA :245/45 R19 10 2 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.42 in (36 mm)
BA :245/45 R19 10 2 VXL M+S i3BA:8. 5 J x 19 H2
Whee loffset :1.50 in (38 mm)5
3Available as MOExtended tires4Not in conjunctio nwit hAM Glin e(code 951).2Use of snow chain sno tpermitted. Observ eth enote sin th e"Snow chains" section.5Only in conjunctio nwit hAM Glin e(code 951).
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