Maintenance; Clearing The Service Indicator - Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Operator's Manual

Operation

Maintenance

Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
times called for by the FSS (Flexible Ser-
vice System).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times /mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.
232
1 Knob
2 Display in the speedometer
Approximately one month before your next
service is due, the type of service is indi-
cated in the speedometer display 2:
9
Minor service (A)
½
Major service (B)
The following information, depending on
operating conditions throughout the year,
is also shown:
calculated distance remaining
calculated remaining time in days
i
The interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

Clearing the service indicator

The service indicator is automatically
cleared after ten seconds when you switch
on the ignition or when reaching the ser-
vice threshold while driving. You can also
clear it yourself.
Press knob 1.