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 display informs you of the next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you also hear an acoustic signal.
The multifunction display shows a service message for a few seconds, e.g.
Next service A due in .. days
Service A due
Service A overdue 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:
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow
hitch can support. ...
Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if you:
• release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in
position D or N
• shift the transmission to position R
• depres ...
Automatic transmission
•► Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N. ...