2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 belt

415 Index
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 67, 403
Emission control 267
Ending
A call (telephone) 145
Engine 382
Compartment 272
Message in display 306
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 43
Turning off with the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Engine cleaning 298
Engine compartment 272
Fuse box in 375
Hood 272
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 306
Engine number 402
Engine oil 273
Adding 277
Additives 393
Checking level 273
Consumption 273Display messages 326
Filler neck 277
Messages in display 275, 326
Viscosity 403
Engine oil level see Oil level 271
Engine shut down in an emergency 376
Entry position
Messages in display 328
ESP 79, 403
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 82
Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Synchronizing 316
Warning lamp 307, 308
ETD 403
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 124
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Folding electrically 176
Parking position for 162F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 154
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 212
First aid kit 344
Flat tire 361
Lowering the vehicle 365
Mounting the spare wheel 361
Preparing the vehicle 361
Flexible Service System (FSS) 294, 403
Fog lamp, rear 127, 354
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 353
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 330
Replacing bulbs 354
Switching on 127
Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors
176

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CHECK ENGINE 306
Coolant 322
DTR* 208
Engine diagnostics 306
ESP 307, 308
Fuel reserve 308
Instrument cluster 308
Seat belts 308
Service indicator 294
SRS 59
Language
Multifunction display 155
Setting 155
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 381
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 302
Lever
For cruise control 210
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 354, 358
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 301
Light sensor 331Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 124
Automatic headlamp mode 125
Combination switch 128
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Exterior lamp switch 124
Front fog lamps 127
High beam flasher 128
High beams 128
Instrument cluster illumination 131
Interior 129
Locator lighting 126
Low beam 124
Manual headlamp mode 125
Night security illumination 126
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 127
Settings (control system) 155
Limiting the gear range 166
Limp Home Mode 173
Loading 229
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Instructions 229
Roof rack 229Locator lighting 126
Setting 156
Lock button 403
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Locking 51, 88
Fuel filler flap 269
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 231
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 105
Vehicle in an emergency 349
Loss of SmartKey 91
Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 330, 331
Replacing bulbs 353
Lowering
Vehicle 365
Lumbar support adjustment 112

421 Index
Entry position 328
Hood 328
Lamps 331
Parking brake 321
Selector lever 317
SmartKey 328
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 328
TeleAid 334
Telephone* 334
Tires 336, 339
Trunk 334
Washer fluid 334
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 135,
404
Buttons 135
N
Navigation system
Operating 147
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Night security illumination 126
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 302O
Occupant safety 58
Airbags 59
Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 40, 62
Oil
Adding 277
Consumption 273
Dipstick 273
Filler neck 277
Viscosity 403
Oil level
Checking 271
Oil level via control system
Checking 274
One-touch gearshifting 165
Canceling gear range limit 165
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165Opening
Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 269
Fuel filler flap manually 351
Glove box 231
Hood 272
Side windows 196
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 352
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 352
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 201
Storage compartment in the center
console 232
Storage compartments in the
armrest 233
Storage compartments in the center
console 233, 234
Trunk 97
Trunk lid from the inside 97
Windows 195
Windows with SmartKey 197

423 Index
Phone number*
Dialing 145
Redialing 146
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 302
Poly-V-belt drive 404
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 122
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 122
Power assistance 259
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 109
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power seat bench* 118
Power train 404
Power washer 297Power windows 195
Blocking of rear window operation 74
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 195
Synchronizing 198
Practical hints
First aid kit 344
Fuses 374
Lamp in center console 311
Lamps in instrument cluster 304
Messages in the display 312
Towing the vehicle 371
Vehicle tool kit 344
PRE-SAFE see Preventive occupant
safety 68
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE) 68
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 404
Automatic transmission 170
PULSE function (Massage function) 113Q
Quick search
Phone book* 146
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 140
Selecting stations 140
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 266
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 150
Rear fog lamp 354
Bulb 354
Switching on 127
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 358
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 192
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 110
Placing upright 110
Rear seats 110

425 Index
RON 270
RON (Research Octane Number) 405
Roof rack 229
Rotating wheels 291
Rubber parts
Cleaning 302
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 345
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 301
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Warning lamp 308
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 112Seat for and aft adjustment 119
Seat heater
Switching off 115
Switching on 114
Seat height 119
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 117
Switching on 117
Seats 108
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 113
Adjusting shoulder support 112
Easy entry/exit feature 108
Heater 114
Massage function 113
Multicontour backrest* 112
Rear power seat bench* 118
Rear seats 118
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Selector lever
Lock 43
Message in display 317
Position 164Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 71
Tele Aid* 243
Service
Calling up the service indicator 295
Major service (Service B) 294
Minor service (Service A) 294
Overdue 294
Types 294
When due 294
Service (maintenance) 294
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 294
Calling up 295
Clearing 294, 295
Service life (tires) 283
Service System see FSS 294
Setting
Convenience functions 160
Cruise control 204
Daytime running lamp mode 156
Digital clock 23
Distronic* time interval 213
Following distance in Distronic* 213

431 Index
Upholstery
Cleaning 302
Upshifting 165, 169, 172
Useful features 231
Ashtrays 238
Cigarette lighter 239
Garage door opener 250
Heated steering wheel* 240
Storage compartments 231
Tele Aid* 242
Telephone* 241
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 151, 153
Locking in an emergency 349
Lowering 365
Service battery 366
Towing 371
Unlocking in an emergency 348
Vehicle battery 366
Vehicle care 296
Cup holder 301
Distronic* system sensor cover 299
Engine cleaning 298Gear selector lever 301
Hard plastic trim items 301
Headlamps 298
Instrument cluster 301
Leather upholstery 302
Light alloy wheels 301
Nubuck leather upholstery 302
Ornamental moldings 298
Paintwork 297
Parktronic* system sensor 299
Plastic and rubber parts 302
Power washer 297
Seat belts 301
Side markers 298
Steering wheel 301
Tail lamps 298
Tar stains 297
Turn signals 298
Upholstery 302
Vehicle washing 298
Window cleaning 300
Wiper blades 299
Wood trims 302Vehicle level 219, 221
Changing 219, 222
Setting 219, 222
Automatic 219, 222
Manual 219, 222
Vehicle lighting
Checking 271
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid*(Control system) 159
Vehicle tool kit 344, 345
Alignment bolt 345
Fuse chart 345
Fuse extractor 345
Gloves 345
Screwdriver 345
Spare fuses 345
Wheel wrench 345
Vehicle washing 298
Ventilated storage compartment 192
Ventilation
Storage compartment 192
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 406
Voice control system* 406
Hands-free microphone 27

432 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 214
Distronic* 208
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 379
Washing the vehicle 296
Wear pattern (tires) 291
Weights 390
Wheel change
Tightening torque 365
Wheels
Rotating 291
Tires and wheels 282
Window curtain airbags 63
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 281
Replacing wiper blades 359
Washer fluid 281Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 334
Refilling 281
Wiping with 49
Windshield wipers 48, 177
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 359
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 49
Winter driving 292
Block heater (Canada only) 293
Snow chains 293
Tires 292
Transmission program mode 171
Winter driving instructions 264
Winter tires 292
Wiper blades
Cleaning 299
Installing 360Removing 359
Replacing 359
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 302
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 345
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 401