Like all technical equipment, the vehicle
requires care and maintenance. The scope and
frequency of maintenance work mainly depend
on the operating conditions, which can differ
widely.
You must secure the vehicle on axle stands of
sufficient load-bearing capacity if work is being
carried out underneath the vehicle. Never use
the jack instead of stands. The jack could slip
and the vehicle could drop. The jack is only
intended to raise the vehicle for a short time.
When working on the vehicle, comply with all
safety regulations, such as operating instruc-
tions, regulations concerning hazardous mate-
rials, environmental protection measures,
work safety and accident prevention regula-
tions.
Inspection and maintenance work requires
special skills that cannot be acquired by read-
ing these Operating Instructions. Always have
this work and maintenance work carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
MS (maintenance system)
Introduction
The maintenance system calculates mainte-
nance due dates for the vehicle and its assem-
blies based on the vehicle's operating condi-
tions.
You can call up the maintenance due dates
calculated for the vehicle and its assemblies in
the on-board computer (
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page 79).
The on-board computer first displays the main-
tenance due date in the event window 14 days
before the respective maintenance date.
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A qualified specialist workshop can pro-
gram the first message to appear between 0
to 30 days before the due date.
When the maintenance due date has been
reached or exceeded, the on-board computer
shows additional event windows.
Automatic maintenance due date
event window
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WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions
or system failures. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
!
Not observing a maintenance due date
event window and not having maintenance
work performed on time can lead to damage
to the vehicle or its assemblies. It could also
result in increased wear. Always have main-
tenance work carried out on time and at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you turn the key to the drive position in the
ignition lock and a maintenance date is due or
has been exceeded, the on-board computer
shows the maintenance due date in the gray
event window (
Y
page 85). When the mainte-
nance due date has been exceeded, the on-
board computer shows the overdue mainte-
nance in the yellow event window (
Y
page 89).
The maintenance system automatically notifies
you of maintenance due dates, for example:.
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Engine
Engine
,
12.08.13
12.08.13
,
1800 miles
1800 miles
Maintenance due dates are displayed
14 days before the respective inspection is
due.
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¯
Engine
Engine
,
Maintenance due
Maintenance due
The maintenance is due.
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Engine
Engine
,
Maintenance due immedi‐
Maintenance due immedi‐
ately
ately
The maintenance due date has been excee-
ded.
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To confirm the event window: press the
9
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Air filter
!
The filter elements for the engine air
cleaner must not be cleaned. Tapping, blow-
ing or washing out the filter medium could
lead to structural changes and damage. In
this case, the required separation efficiency
of the filter element can no longer be guar-
anteed. This may lead to increased wear and
a reduced engine service life. Replace air fil-
ter elements. The implied warranty is other-
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Maintenance
Maintenanc
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care