Operation
Driving instructions
S 350, S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500 and
S 500 4MATIC
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
Winter driving instructions
130
mph (210 km/h).
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).
S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with min.
“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
S 600
155
mph (250 km/h).
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
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For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
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For information on speed rating for win-
ter tires, see “Winter tires”
(୴ page 327).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
(୴ page 328).
130
mph (210 km/h).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see “Tire speed rating” (୴ page 315).
Warning!
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S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with
Sport Package* or S 600 with Appear-
ance Package*
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.
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S350, Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
Model Year | 2006 |
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