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*
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 188 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move selector lever to position N. Try to
keep the vehicle under control by correc-
tive steering action.
130
mph (210 km/h).
130
mph (210 km/h).
S 600
S 55 AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 188 mph (300 km/h).
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Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 188 mph (300 km/h).
For information on driving with snow
chains see “Snow chains”
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
(୴ page 279).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130
mph (210 km/h).
Warning!
G
155
mph (250 km/h).
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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.
For information on speed rating for win-
ter tires see “Winter tires”
(୴ page 278).
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
Model Year | 2003 |
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