spare tire MERCEDES-BENZ S500 2002 W220 User Guide

357 Battery
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the right-hand wheel well cover panel.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..

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Rims — Tires
Model S 430, S 500
(except Sport Package)S 600
(except Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 55 R 17 97H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H M+S 225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
2.0 in (51 mm)7
1/2Jx17H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 55 R17 97H

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1 Must not be used with snow chains.
2 Also permissible: 245/45 ZR 18 96 Y.3 Also permissible: 275/40 ZR 18 99 Y M0
1.
Model S 430, S 500
(Sport Package)S 55 AMG
S 600 (Sport Package)
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.73 in (44 mm)8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.73 in (44 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset9
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )9
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
Radial-ply tires
Summer tires, front axle:
Summer tires, rear axle:245 / 45 R 18
275 / 40 R 18
1
245 / 45 R 18 96 Y
2
275 / 40 R 18 99 Y M0
1, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
2.0 in (51 mm)7
1/2Jx17H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 60 R17 98H

424 Index
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................302
Warning message memory ........................................... 136
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 392
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................330
Washing the vehicle ......................................................384
What you should know at the gas station .................. 296
Wheels .............................................................................348
Changing .................................................................... 351
Light alloy wheels .....................................................388
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Rotating ...................................................................... 349
Spare wheel ............................................................... 349Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................93
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 184
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 345
Windshield and headlamp washer system ............... 345
Winter driving ............................................................... 255
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 254
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 378
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 163