Care - Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual

Operation

Care

time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
Note down the service due date displayed
X
before disconnecting the battery.
or
Subtract the battery disconnection periods
X
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
Fading out the service message
Press reset button 1.
X
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Service due date exceeded
The multi-function display shows one of the
following messages:
Service A overdue by .. days
Service A overdue by .. km
You will also hear a warning tone.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service indicator after the nec-
essary service work has been carried out.
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If you fail to have the service performed
by the specified date, you may be violating
applicable laws. Your warranty may be inva-
lidated and goodwill settlements may be
refused.
Calling up the service due date
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press the è or ÿ button to select the
X
standard display ( page 103).
Y
Press the j or k button to select the
X
service information.
The multi-function display shows the
9 symbol and the service due date.
Care
Notes on care
Regular and proper care maintains the value
of your vehicle.
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It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove the following substances imme-
diately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard:
Soak insect remains with insect remover
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and rinse off afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
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off afterwards.
Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases
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by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in
petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
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