Maintenance; Hiding A Service Message; Notes; Special Service Requirements - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
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The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level ( page 365).
Y
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
Next Service A in .. Days
R
Service A Due
R
Service A Exceeded by ... Days
R
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter A or B, possibly in connection with
a number or another letter, shows the type of
service. A stands for a minor service and
a major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS 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
X
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
After reconnecting the battery, subtract
X
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display.

Hiding a service message

Press the % or a button on the
X
steering wheel.
Displaying service messages
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press the = or ; button on the
X
steering wheel to select the
Press the 9 or : button to select the
X
ASSYST PLUS
pressing the a button.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
display has been inadvertently reset, this
setting can be corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.
B for
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
after the service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.

Special service requirements

The specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenance work must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
regular city driving with frequent
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intermediate stops
if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
R
short distances
use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
R
surfaces
if the engine is often left idling for long
R
periods

Maintenance

Serv. menu.
submenu and confirm by
369
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