Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip - Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual

Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close the fuel filler flap.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow engine
malfunction indicator lamp
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(USA only),
to illuminate.
For more information, see the "Practi-
cal hints" section ( page 343).

Check regularly and before a long trip

1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
2 Coolant level
3 Brake fluid
(Canada only)
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Opening the hood, see ( page 287).
Operation
At the gas station
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