2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 flat tire

354 Tires, Wheels
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10. Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub.
Install spare wheel on wheel hub. Insert wheel bolts
and tighten them slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub
and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.
Unscrew the alignment bolt to install the last wheel
bolt.11. Lower vehicle. Remove jack and insert jack tube
cover.

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Tire inflation pressure
A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation
pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended
tires as well as for the varying operating conditions.
For notes on checking the tire pressure using the tire
inflation pressure monitor, see page 152.
Important!
Tire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar)
per 18
°F (10
°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in
mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage –
especially in the winter.
Example:
If garage temperature = approximately +68
°F (+20
°C)
and ambient temperature = approximately +32
°F (0
°C)
then the adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure
+3 psi (+0.2 bar).Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values
offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation
pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling
characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly
permissible. The ride of the vehicle, however, will
become somewhat harder.
Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle
speed. Tire pressure should therefore only be checked
and corrected on cold tires. Correct tire pressure in
warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the
pressure listed in the table and the respective operating
conditions are taken into consideration.
An underinflated tire due to a slow leak (e.g. due to a
nail in the tire) may cause damage such as tread
separation, bulging etc.. Regular tire pressure checks
(including the spare tire) at intervals of no more than
14 days are therefore essential.
If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.

357 Battery
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the right-hand wheel well cover panel.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..

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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire‘s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.

415 Index
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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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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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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