2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 Power seat

81 Seats
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The switch is located on the center console.
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Activate switch:
1Fold head restraint backwards.
2Place head restraint upright.Important!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head
restraints in the upright position when the rear seats
are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles
(e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of
the head restraints.
Notes:
The two outer head restraints fold up or back together.
The center head restraint also folds back if there are
three head restraints in the rear.
The center head restraint in vehicles with three rear
seat positions does not position itself automatically. It
must be pulled up by hand until it locks into place.
The head restraints on the two outer seats will position
themselves automatically when the seats are occupied
(seat belt buckled).

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Power seats, rear
The switches are located on each rear door.
Activate switch:
1Place head restraint upright
2Fold head restraint backwardsThe appropriate outer head restraint can be folded up or
back.
The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually.
The seats can be adjusted using the slide switches
located in either of the rear doors.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2 (with respective door open, that power seat can also
be operated with the electronic key removed or in
starter switch position 0).
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112 Memory function
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Storing positions into memory:
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open and the
electronic key inserted in the starter switch.
Front passenger seat and rear seats: with electronic key
in starter switch position 1 or 2 or the relevant doors
open.
Adj ust t he seat a nd mul ticontou r back re st to t he d esired
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the
exterior mirrors electrically and the interior rear-view
mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See page 107 for
exterior mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering
wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored
position button “1”, or “2” within 3 seconds.Recalling positions from memory:
To recall a seat / head restraint / steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold
button “1” or “2” until seat / head restraint / steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has
sto pp ed.
The seat / head restraint / steering wheel and exterior
rear view mirror movement stops when the button is
released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.

227 Starter switch
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If the electronic key is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, remove
electronic key from starter switch and reinsert.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible
dead battery, always remove the electronic key from the
starter switch. Do not leave the electronic key in starter
switch position 0.Notes:
A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened
with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 0.
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traffic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.

230 Starter switch — KEYLESS-GO
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•Do not forget, the engine can be started by anyone if
a KEYLESS-GO-card is left inside the vehicle.
•To be able to operate the vehicle in the case of a
malfunction in the KEYLESS-GO-system (e.g. strong
radio frequency disturbance), we recommend that
you carry the electronic key plus mechanical key
with you and keep them in a safe place so that they
are always handy. Never leave the electronic key in
the vehicle.
•To avoid radio transmission interference, never store
the KEYLESS-GO-card together with other electronic
items (e.g. cellular telephones, other KEYLESS-GO-
cards) or metallic objects (e.g. coins, metal foil).Notes:
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traffic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.

350 Battery
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Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in starter switch position 0. The
battery, its filler caps, the vent tube and the opposite
plu g must always b e securely installed w hen the veh icle
is in operation.
While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps
must not be loosened or detached, otherwise the
generator and other electronic components would be
damaged.Note:
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock (see
COMAND operator’s manual) resynchronize the front
seat head restraints, the express feature of the power
windows, the sliding / pop-up roof, and the electronic
stability program (see head restraints on page 72, power
windows on page 181, and electronic stability program
on page 274).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.

373 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 374
Power washer ..............................375
Tar stains ..................................... 376
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 376
Engine cleaning .......................... 376
Vehicle washing ......................... 376
Ornamental moldings ................377Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 377
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor ............................. 378
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 378
Wiper blades .............................. 379
Light alloy wheels ..................... 380
Instrument cluster ..................... 380
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 380
Cup holder .................................. 380Seat belts ..................................... 381
Headliner and shelf below
rear window ................................ 381
Leather upholstery ..................... 381
Hard plastic trim items ............. 381
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 381
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........396
Brake fluid ......................................396
Premium unleaded gasoline ........397
Fuel requirements .........................397
Gasoline additives .........................398
Coolants ...........................................398
Consumer information ..................400

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Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................328
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 147
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 189
Front airbags .................................................................... 94
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 175
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................398
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 291, 395, 397
Fuel cap placement warning
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malfunction indicator lamp ................................296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................368
Fuel requirements .........................................................397
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............394
Fuses, electrical .............................................................329
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 206
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 398
Fuel requirements ................................................... 397
Premium unleaded .................................................. 397
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 163
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................72
Head restraints, rear seat ............................................... 80
Power head restraints ................................................. 81
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 159
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 157
Headlights ....................................................................... 156
Heated seats ......................................................................75
Hood .................................................................................331
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 320