2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 check engine

456 IndexConvenience submenu 169
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 170
Adjusting drive-dynamic seat* 171
Setting key-dependency 169
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 170, 172
Coolant 294
Adding 294
Checking level 294
Messages in display 362, 363
Temperature 283
Temperature gauge 141
Warning lamp 363
Coolant level
Checking 294
Coolant temperature gauge 25
Courtesy lighting 139
Cruise control 215, 444
Canceling 216
Driving downhill 216
Driving uphill 216
Fine adjustment 217
Lever 222
Setting current speed 216Setting to last stored speed (“Resume”
function) 217
Cruise control lever 215
Cup holder
Cleaning 337
Closing 249
In front seat armrest 248
In rear seat armrest 249
Opening 249
Curb weight 323, 444
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 444
D
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Setting 165
Deactivating
Air conditioner (cooling) 202
Air recirculation mode 199
Alarm 87
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Automatic climate control 195, 206
Central locking (control system) 168
Charcoal filter 200
Defrost 197
Distance warning function* 227Distronic* 225
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP
®
82
Exterior lamps 132
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 85
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 167
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid* 169
Manual shift program S 55 AMG and
S 65 AMG 185
Rear window defroster 201
Residual heat 203, 207
Seat heater 125, 126
Seat ventilation* 127
Tow-away alarm 88
Deceleration
With Distronic* 221
Deep water see Standing water 280
Defrosting 197
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 167
Department of Transportation see DOT

458 IndexDriving
Abroad 281
General instructions 43, 273
Hydroplaning 277
In winter 279
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 280
With Distronic* 227
Driving abroad 281
Driving instructions 273
Driving off 276
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 84
ABS 79
BAS 80
ESP
®
81
Driving systems 215
ABC 232
AIRMATIC 229
Airmatic 229
Cruise control 215
Distronic* 218
Driving safety systems 79
Parktronic system* 235
Vehicle level control 230, 233E
Easy-entry/exit feature 114
Activating 170
Electrical fuses 416
Electrical system 432
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
81, 445
Emergency call system 254
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 256
With Tele Aid 255
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 185
Emergency operations
Closing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 391
Locking the vehicle 389
Opening the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 391
Remote door unlock 261
Unlocking the vehicle 388
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 69, 445
Emission control 282
Emission control information label 422Ending
A call (telephone) 154
Engine
Cleaning 334
Compartment 287
Data 424
Message in display 342, 343
Starting 46
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 46
Turning off with the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 57
Engine compartment 287
Fuse box in 418
Hood 287
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 342,
343
Engine number 422, 445
Engine oil 288
Adding 292
Additives 437
Checking level 288
Consumption 288
Display messages 366
Filler neck 291, 292, 293
Messages in display 290, 366

462 IndexK
Key see SmartKey 57, 58
Key, mechanical 388
Key, SmartKey
Checking the batteries 95
Locking 58
Key-dependency memory
Settings 169
KEYLESS-GO* 446
Activating ignition with 36
Locking 58
Locking the vehicle 101
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 102
Messages in display 368
Starting the engine 47
Turning off engine 57
Kickdown 177, 446
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 163
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 163L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 394
Lamps, exterior
Front 395
Light sensor 370
Messages in display 371
Rear 395
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 340
Air bag off 65
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 100
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 341
Coolant 362
Distronic* 220
Engine diagnostics 342, 343
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 342, 343
ESP
®
344, 345
Front passenger front air bag off 348Fuel reserve 343
Instrument cluster 340–347
Seat belts telltale 345
Service indicator 329
SRS 61
Language
Multifunction display 164
Setting 164
LATCH child seat anchors 75
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 423
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 338
Lever
For cruise control 222
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 400
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 337
Light sensor 370
Lighter
Center console 250

465 Index
Mph or km/h in speedometer 163
Multicontour backrest* 122
Multifunction display 143, 447
Selecting language 164
Standard display 147
Multifunction display messages
ABC 351
ABS 353
Airmatic 358
Brake fluid 361
Brake pads 361
Check engine 342, 343
Coolant 363
Coolant level 362
Distronic* 354
Doors 365
Engine 342, 343
Engine oil level 366
Entry position 368
Hood 368Lamps 371
Parking brake 360
Selector lever 357
SmartKey 368
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 368
TeleAid 374
Telephone* 374
Tires 376–383
Trunk 375
Washer fluid 375
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 144,
447
Buttons 144
N
Navigation system
Operating 155
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 133
Normal occupant weight 324O
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 71
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 71
LATCH child seat anchors 75
Seat belts 43, 64
Oil
Adding 292
Consumption 288
Dipstick 288
Filler neck 291, 292, 293
Viscosity 445
Oil level
Checking 286
Oil level via control system
Checking 289

471 Index
Setting front passenger seat position from
rear* 118
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 156, 221
Convenience functions 169
Factory, SmartKey 94
Individual (SmartKey) 169
Lighting (control system) 164
Menus and submenus 145
Resetting all (control system) 160
Resetting in the submenu 161
Selective 94, 100
Settings menu
Functions in 160
Individual vehicle settings 160
Submenus 161
Shelf below rear window
Cleaning 337
Shift lock 448
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 175
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 180
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 123
Side impact air bags 66Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 399
Side windows
Automatic closing 209
Automatic opening 209
Cleaning 336
Closing fully (Express-close) 209
Opening 209
Opening fully (Express-open) 209
Stopping 210
Synchronizing power windows 210
Sidewall 324, 448
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
SmartKey 92
Battery check lamp 94, 100
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global locking and unlocking 94
Global unlocking 94
Lock button 92
Locking 58
Locking and unlocking 92
Loss of 96
Remote control 92Replacing the batteries 392
Replacing the battery 392
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 46
Turning off the engine 57
Unlock button 92
Unlocking 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Checking the battery 101
Factory setting 99
Global locking 99
Global unlocking 100
Lock button 96
Locking the vehicle 101
Loss of 102
Messages in display 368
Remote control 96
Replacing the battery 392, 393
Selective setting 100
Unlock button 96
Unlocking 33, 96
Snow chains 328
Spare fuses 385
Spare wheel
Mounting 403

473 Index
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 232
For sporty driving style 232
Setting 232
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 168
Engine 57
ESP
®
82
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 57
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 168
ESP
®
83
Front fog lamps 134
Front lamps 131
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 50
High beams 135
Parking lamps 131
Rear fog lamp 134
Windshield wipers 52Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 156
Synchronizing
ESP
®
356
Power windows 210
Tilt/sliding sunroof 214
T
Tachometer 142
Overspeed range 142
Tachometer display
Displaying gear range 178
Tail lamps
Cleaning 334
Replacing bulbs 395, 400
Tar stains 333
Tele Aid 254
Call priority 260
Emergency calls 255
Information 259
Initiating an emergency call
manually 256
Messages in display 374
Remote door unlock 261Roadside assistance 257
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 262
System self-check 255
Tele Aid System 254
Tele Aid button 29
Tele Aid System 448
TeleAid
Messages in display 374
Telematics* 449
Telephone holder*
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 245
Telephone* 253
Answering a call 154
Dialing a number from the phone
book 154
Ending a call 154
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 154
Messages in display 374
Operating 153
Redialing 155

476 IndexUseful features 241
Ashtrays 249
Cigarette lighter 250
Document holder 241
Garage door opener 263
Heated steering wheel* 252
Storage compartments 242
Tele Aid 254
Telephone* 253
Vanity mirror in the rear 242
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 241
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 422
Vanity mirror in the rear 242
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 241
Vehicle
Individual settings 160, 162
Locking in an emergency 389
Lowering 407
Service battery 408
Towing 413
Unlocking in an emergency 388
Vehicle battery 408
Vehicle capacity weight 325Vehicle care 332
Cup holder 337
Distronic* system sensor cover 335
Engine cleaning 334
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 334
Instrument cluster 337
Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 337
Ornamental moldings 334
Paintwork 333
Parktronic* system sensor 335
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Power washer 333
Seat belts 337
Side markers 334
Steering wheel 337
Tail lamps 334
Tar stains 333
Turn signals 334
Upholstery 338
Vehicle washing 334
Window cleaning 336
Wiper blades 335
Wood trims 338Vehicle data recording 19
Vehicle level 230, 233
Changing 231, 234
Setting 231, 234
Automatic 231, 234
Manual 231, 234
Vehicle level control 449
Vehicle lighting
Checking 286
Vehicle loading terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle status message memory 159
Calling up 159
Displaying 159
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk lid*
(Control system) 169
Vehicle tool kit 384, 385
Alignment bolt 385
Fuse chart 385
Fuse extractor 385
Gloves 385
Screwdriver 385
Spare fuses 385
Wheel wrench 385
Vehicle washing 334