Operation
Driving instructions
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and
S 500 4MATIC
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with
Sport Package* or Appearance
Package*
Winter driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 130 mph (210 km/h).
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever to position N. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by cor-
rective steering action.
130
mph (210 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130 mph (210 km/h).
S 600
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
S 55 AMG
i
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
(୴ page 293).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130
mph (210 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
Warning!
G
155
mph (250 km/h).
i
For information on speed rating for win-
ter tires, see “Winter tires”
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of control loss.
(
୴ page 292).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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