Service messages
Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service 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 which service is due. A stands for a minor service and B for a major service. A number or another letter may be displayed after the letter. This figure indicates any necessary additional maintenance work to be performed.
You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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:
– Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
– Subtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
The service interval display does not
provide any information regarding the
engine's oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level.
See also:
Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The coolant level is too low.
Add coolant, observing the
warning notes when doing so.
If coolant nee ...
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
► Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
ch ...
Operation
Depending on the date of manufacture of your
vehicle, the or
symbol for the
automatic headlamp mode/daytime running
lamps is located on the light switch.
Illustration: light switch with th ...
