Maintenance; Brake Fluid Level; Service Interval Display - Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class Operator's Manual

and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
X
At temperatures below freezing: fill the
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate. For information on the mixing
ratio, see ( Y page 473) or use the premixed
windshield washer solution with antifreeze
available in specialist stores.
X
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: press cap : onto the filler neck
until it engages.

Brake fluid level

! If you discover that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or below, check the brake
system for leaks immediately. Also check
the brake lining thickness. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not
rectify the malfunction.
Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is stationary and on a level surface.
The brake fluid level is correct if it is between
MIN marking ; and MAX marking : on the
brake fluid reservoir.

Maintenance

Service interval display

Service messages
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Service Booklet).
Further information can be obtained at 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 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 short service duration to
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.
Hiding a service message
X
Press % or a on the steering wheel.
Maintenance
A
for
H
for a long service
Z
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