2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 tire

415 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 104
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 105
Exterior rear view mirrors
Electrically folding .................................................... 106
Parking position ........................................................ 105
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 336
Flat tire
See changing wheels ................................................ 351
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 149
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 192
Front airbags .................................................................... 91
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 178
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 64
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................406
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 297, 403, 405
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 302
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 376
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 405Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 305
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 402
Fuse box ......................................................................... 337
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 337
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 210
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 406
Fuel requirements ................................................... 405
Premium unleaded .................................................. 405
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Glove box ......................................................................... 197HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 165
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................68
Head restraints, rear seat ............................................... 76
Power head restraints .................................................77
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 161
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 159
Headlights ....................................................................... 158

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
ENTRY POSITION ..................................................... 312
ESP .............................................................................. 315
HOOD .......................................................................... 326
KEY .............................................................................325
LAMP SENSOR ..........................................................320
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 318
PARKING BRAKE ...................................................... 314
SELECTOR LEVER ....................................................329
TELE AID .................................................................... 327
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ...................................... 329
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 322
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................ 314
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 330
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 377
Manual release for fuel filler flap ............................... 376
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 29, 45
Memory ................................................. 102, 103, 104, 108
Recalling ..................................................................... 109
Storing ........................................................................ 109
Mirror, exterior
Adjusting .................................................................... 104
Parking position ........................................................ 105
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 104
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 103
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 69Multifunction display .................................................... 118
Audio systems ............................................................124
Cassette player .......................................................... 126
CD player ....................................................................125
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 133
Engine oil level indicator .........................................122
FSS ...............................................................................122
Individual settings .................................................... 138
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 136
Navigation system ..................................................... 132
Radio ...........................................................................124
Telephone ...................................................................127
Telephone – Incoming call ...................................... 131
Telephone – Redialing .............................................. 129
Telephone book ......................................................... 127
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................122
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................122
Trip computer ............................................................ 134
Vehicle speed .............................................................122
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 118
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 148

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ......................................................................117
Technical data ................................................................ 396
Electrical system ....................................................... 400
Main dimensions ...................................................... 401
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Weights ....................................................................... 401
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 218
Emergency calls ........................................................ 219
Information ................................................................ 223
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 221
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 222
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
Telephone ........................................................................ 127
General notes .................................................... 209, 216
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 129
Telephone book ......................................................... 127
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................329
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 216
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 217
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 356Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 152
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 152
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 322
Tires
Driving instructions .................................................251
Rims and tires .......................................................... 398
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 349
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 356
Tire Replacement ..................................................... 348
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 253
Tire traction .............................................................. 252
Winter driving instructions .................................... 254
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 346
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 61
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 361
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 257
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 51
Opening ........................................................................ 36
Power closing assist .................................................... 48
Release switch ............................................................. 55
Release/close switch ..................................................56
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................53

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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