Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is stationary and on a level surface.
If the brake fluid level is between MIN
marking
;
and MAX marking
:
on the brake
fluid reservoir, it is correct.
Maintenance
Service interval display
Displaying service messages
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press
=
or
;
on the steering wheel
to select the
Service
menu.
X
Press
9
or
:
to select the
ASSYST
PLUS
submenu and press
a
to confirm.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Hiding a service message
X
Press the
%
or
a
button on the
steering wheel.
Service messages
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The service interval message informs you of
the next service due date.
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
Next service A Due in .. Days
Service A Due
Service A Exceeded By .. Days
The letter indicates how much time the
workshop will require to carry out the service
work. The letters displayed range from
A
for
a short service duration to
H
for a long service
duration.
The service interval display does not take into
account any periods of time during which the
battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X
Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
X
Subtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
i
The service interval display does not
provide any information regarding the
engine's oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (
Y
page 463).
Information about Service
Resetting the service interval display
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the service interval display after the
necessary service work has been carried out.
Further information, on maintenance for
example, can be obtained at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or directly from
Mercedes-Benz.
!
If the service interval display has been
reset unintentionally, have the setting
corrected at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
Maintenance
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Maint
enance
and
care
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