2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 249 Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
Driving instructions
At the gas station
Engine compartment
Tires and wheels
Winter driving
Maintenance
Vehicle care

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 250 OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)In the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)Th

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 251 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you shoul

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 252 OperationDriving instructionsBrakesTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after 
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly 
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the 
vehicle with considerable fo

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 253 Operation
Driving instructions
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive 
on for some time, rather than immediately 
parking, so that the air stream can cool 
down the brakes faster.
Driving of

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 254 OperationDriving instructions
Tires
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by 
law. These indicators are located in six 
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth o

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 255 Operation
Driving instructions
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer 
on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even 
at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce 
vehicle speed, avoid tra

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MERCEDES-BENZ S430 4MATIC 2003 W220 Owners Manual 256 OperationDriving instructionsS 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and 
S 500 4MATIC
Your vehicle is factory equipped with 
“H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating 
of 130 mph (210 km/h).
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