2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC washer fluid

377 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Both the windshield and headlamp washer
systems are supplied from the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approximately:

7.1 US qt. (6.7 l) in vehicles with head-
lamp cleaning system* or heated reser-
voir


3.2 US qt. (3.0 l) in vehicles without
headlamp cleaning system

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:


1 part “S” to 100 parts water
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) water].
For temperatures below freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze:


1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) solvent].
Warning
G
Washer solvent / antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer solvent/anti-
freeze on hot engine parts, because it may
burn. You can be seriously burned.

396 IndexH
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote con-
trol 246
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 287
Hazard warning flasher 124
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraint folding 114
Head restraints 105
Headlamp cleaning system* 271
Headlamps
Automatic control 121
Bi-Xenon 381
Cleaning 284
Cleaning system* 171, 271
Refilling washer fluid 271
Switching off 51
Switching on 46
Headliner
Cleaning 287
Heated steering wheel* 235
Height adjustment
Head restraints 37Steering wheel 37
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 212, 215
High beam
Replacing bulbs 331
High beam flasher 46, 123
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 313
Switching on 123
High mounted brake lamp 332
Hood 263
Closing 264
Message in display 311
Opening 263
Hydroplaning 255
I
Identification labels 360
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 43
Immobilizer 82
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Individual seats* 114Infant and child restraint systems 67
Installing 71
LATCH child seat anchors 72
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 242
Infrared reflecting windshield 248
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 168
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 71
Towing eye bolt 351
Wiper blades 338
Instrument cluster 22, 127, 383
Cleaning 287
Coolant temperature gauge 128
Illumination 127
Multifunction display 130
Outside temperature indicator 129
Selecting language 150
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 247
Erasing memory 247
Hand-held transmitter 246
Operating 247

399 Index
Menus 131
AUDIO 135
Control system 383
Distronic* 142, 202
In control system 133, 134
Malfunction memory 145
NAVI 142
Settings menu 146
Standard display 135
Submenus 132
TEL* 139
Trip computer 143
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 149
Spare wheel
Mounting 339
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 169
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror
168
Exterior rear view mirror 39Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 158
Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 118
MON 261
MON (Motor Octane Number) 383
Mph or km/h in speedometer 149
Multicontour seat* 107
Multifunction display 130, 383
Selecting language 150
Standard display 134
Multifunction display messages
ABC 297, 299
ABS 298
BAS 300, 310
Brake fluid 302
Brake pads 302
Check engine 294
Coolant 305
Coolant level 304
Distronic* 307
Doors 307
Engine 294
Engine oil level 309
Entry position 321Fuel reserve tank 311
Hood 311
Key 311
KEYLESS-GO* card 303
Lamps 314
Parking brake 315
Selector lever 307
TeleAid 320
Telephone* 321
Tires 318
Trunk 321
Washer fluid 321
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 131, 384
Buttons 131
N
Navigation system
Operating 142
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 122
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 67

409 Index
Checking 262
Vehicle lock status
Checking (KEYLESS-GO*) 93
Vehicle tool kit 322, 323
Alignment bolt 323
Fuse chart 323
Fuse extractor 323
Hex-socket wrench 323
Open-end wrench 323
Screwdriver 323
Spare fuses 323
Universal pliers 323
Wheel wrench 323
Vehicle washing 284
Ventilation
Storage compartment 184
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 385
Voice control system* 385
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 207
Distronic* 201
Drivers seat belts 62Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 359
Washing the vehicle 282
Wear pattern (tires) 277
Weights 370
Wheel change
Tightening torque 342
Wheels
Rotating 277
Tires and wheels 272
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 271
Replacing wiper blades 337
Washer fluid 271
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 321
Refilling 271
Wiping with 48
Windshield wipers 47, 171
Fast wiper speed 47
Intermittent wiping 47
Replacing wiper blades 337
Single wipe 47
Switching on 47Wiping with windshield washer fluid 48
Winter driving 278
Block heater* 279
Snow chains 279
Tires 278
Transmission program mode 166
Winter driving instructions 256
Winter tires 278
Wiper blades
Cleaning 286
Installing 338
Removing 337
Replacing 337
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 48
Interval 47
With windshield washer fluid 48
Wrench, hex-socket (vehicle tool kit) 323
Wrench, open-end (vehicle tool kit) 323
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 323
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 381