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Mercedes-Benz M-Class Maintenance Booklet

2008 light trucks
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Maintenance Booklet 2008 Light Trucks
M-Class, GL-Class, R-Class
(except AMG and Diesel models)

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  • Page 1 Maintenance Booklet 2008 Light Trucks M-Class, GL-Class, R-Class (except AMG and Diesel models)
  • Page 2 EMISSION PERFORMANCE LIGHT TRUCK CENTER WHO IS FULLY WARRANTY CLAIM BEING DENIED. EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AND THAT GENUINE MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE USED. SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS CAN BE PERFORMED BY ANY...

  • Page 3: Vehicle Data

    Maintenance Booklet Vehicle data Model License Plate No. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License Plate No. Date of initial registration License Plate No. Paint color and code License Plate No.

  • Page 4: Protecting The Environment

    You too can help to protect the environ- A regularly serviced vehicle will also help ment by operating your Mercedes-Benz in protect the environment. You should ad- an environmentally responsible manner. here to the maintenance intervals dis-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Maintenance descriptions Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. 4 Maintenance overview M-,GL-Class 50 Regular checks ....8 Maintenance overview R-Class ..52 Notes on the warranty .
  • Page 6 Maintenance Booklet Introduction We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz Your Mercedes-Benz comes equipped with the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance automobile. Vehicle safety and operation- al reliability are two very important factors System. The Maintenance System tracks and to maintain them, regular mainte- distance driven and the time elapsed nance services are necessary.
  • Page 7 The on page 54. Following each maintenance useful life of tires will vary and is service, your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck proportional to tire type, speed rating, Center will reset the Maintenance System ambient conditions, tire loading, tire...
  • Page 8 Mercedes-Benz, so long as this occurs than as called for by the Maintenance before 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer). System.
  • Page 9 Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. are being used. For instructions on cool- Using engine oils and oil filters of ant, see “Coolants” in your vehicle Opera- specification other than those expressly tor’s Manual.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products booklet or see your • Brake fluid level - If brake fluid has to Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for be added, see an authorized Mer- more information on selecting the proper cedes-Benz Light Truck Center to de- fluids, lubricants, and oils for your vehi- termine the cause, e.g.

  • Page 11: Notes On The Warranty

    Introduction Notes on the warranty An extensive and well-equipped network We strongly recommend that you of Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers is have your vehicle serviced by your au- at your disposal for service work. Your thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck...

  • Page 12: Parts / Operating Materials

    Parts / Operating materials Service records We recommend only the use of Genuine Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Mercedes-Benz parts for service and re- Truck Center will certify in the Mainte- pairs, since they meet our specifications. nance Booklet the maintenance services It is also important to only use fuels, lubri- on your vehicle which it has performed.

  • Page 13: Emission System Maintenance

    Maintenance Booklet Emission System Maintenance General The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- The vehicle owner is responsible for the cy and, in California, the Air Resources regular maintenance of the emission con- Board have certified that the emission trol system, as well as the use of premi- control systems of your vehicle comply um unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock with the applicable exhaust emission...

  • Page 14: Emission System Control Caution

    Maintenance Booklet Emission System Maintenance Emission Control System Caution - Gasoline Engines Your Mercedes-Benz vehicle is equipped b) Leaded gasoline should not be used with both a three-way catalyst and a under any circumstances. Damage closed loop oxygen sensor system to...
  • Page 15 We recommend that you have the mal- function checked as soon as possible. e) Irregular engine running conditions should be corrected immediately by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Such irregular running conditions can influence the proper function of the emission con-...
  • Page 16 Maintenance Booklet Notes...

  • Page 17: Confirmations

    Maintenance Booklet Confirmations First visit: 1,000 miles - 3,000 miles First visit provided at no charge* *This first visit for a basic vehicle diag- nostic test at an authorized Mercedes- Date: ___________________________ Benz Center is provided at no charge. Please refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for full details.

  • Page 19: Tire Rotation

    The first tire rotation occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center at any time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
  • Page 20 Service Booklet Confirmations Tire rotation Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________...

  • Page 21: Maintenance Services

    Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 13,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ First Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 23 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 26,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 25 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 39,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 27 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 52,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 29 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 65,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 78,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 91,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 35 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 104,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 117,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 39 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 130,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 41 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 143,000 miles Services 1, 3, other applicable services and recommended high-mileage checks For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next...
  • Page 43 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 156,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 45 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 169,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 47 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 182,000 miles Services 2, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.
  • Page 49 Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 195,000 miles Services 1, 3 and other applicable services For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Maintenance Repair order no.

  • Page 51: Maintenance Service Descriptions

    Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 54. For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 66. The four digit-numbers listed next to the maintenance services are reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions listed in the Mercedes-Benz maintenance information used by Mercedes-Benz technicians.

  • Page 52: Maintenance Overview M-,Gl-Class

    Tire rotation ( page 55) ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. •...
  • Page 53 Tire rotation ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. •...

  • Page 54: Maintenance Overview R-Class

    Tire rotation ( page 55) ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. •...
  • Page 55 Tire rotation ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. •...

  • Page 56: First Visit

    Maintenance Booklet First visit First visit: 1,000 miles - 3,000 miles Diagnostic test Q + A on vehicle This first visit for a basic vehicle diagnostic test at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center is provided at no charge.

  • Page 57: Tire Rotations

    Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. The first tire rotation ( page 17) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center at any time up to 6,500 miles (vehi- cle odometer) is provided at no charge.

  • Page 58: Maintenance Services 1-20

    Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 1 at 13,000 miles or 1 year; then every 26,000 miles and 2 years Engine compartment Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation 8851 Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary. If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Brake system 4210...
  • Page 59 Correct tire inflation pressure - - - - Inspect tires for damage and splits, measure tread depth and record in mm 4051 Trunk Check spare tire inflation pressure (M-Class, GL-Class) - - - - Vehicle front/rear Check wiper blade condition 8253...
  • Page 60 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 2 at 26,000 miles or 2 years; then every 26,000 miles and 2 years Engine compartment Clean water drain in air/water duct 8339 Leakage - Major components 0053 Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation 8851...
  • Page 61 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 2 (continued) Interior Reset maintenance service indicator in instrument cluster 0042 Function check Check parking brake (function test only) - - - - Horn, warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting 5452 Windshield wipers, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system (where applicable) 8252 Check seat belts and buckles for signs of external damage and proper function 9150...
  • Page 62 Check rear axle ball joints for play, check rubber boots 3555 Inspect play of tie rod and drag link joints, inspect rubber boots 4653 Trunk Check spare tire inflation pressure (M-Class, GL-Class) - - - - Vehicle front/rear Check wiper blade condition 8253...
  • Page 63 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 3 at every 13,000 miles or 1 year Engine compartment Engine - oil and filter change 0101 US Service 4 at every 2 years Check bodywork for paint work damage 9850 Underside of vehicle Chassis and load-bearing body components: Check for damage and corrosion 0090 Engine compartment...
  • Page 64 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 8 at every 52,000 miles or 4 years Engine compartment Replace engine air-cleaner insert 0980 US Service 9 Not applicable US Service 10 at every 3 years Panorama sliding roof: Clean and lubricate guide mechanism (R-Class) 7732 US Service 11 at every 143,000 miles or 15 years Passenger compartment...
  • Page 65 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions US Service 12 at every 91,000 miles or 5 years Engine compartment Replace spark plugs 1580 US Service 13 at every 143,000 miles or 15 years Engine compartment Replace coolant 2080 US Service 14 - 19 Not applicable US Service 20 once at 39,000 miles Underside of vehicle...

  • Page 66: Recommended High-Mileage Checks At 143,000 Miles

    Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles at 143,000 miles Check if all fluid levels and changes are updated Transmission - - - - Rear axle - - - - Front axle (if applicable) - - - - Transfer case (if applicable) - - - - Check if air, fuel, ventilation filters are updated...
  • Page 67 Maintenance Booklet Maintenance service descriptions Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles at 143,000 miles (continued) Check integrity of engine, mechanical components Perform compression test (hot and cold) - - - - Perform leak down test (hot and cold) - - - - Check spark plugs - - - - Exhaust system hangers and leaks...

  • Page 68: Emission System Maintenance Jobs

    Maintenance Booklet Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs 0101 Engine oil and filter change 0780 Replace fuel filter The composition of exhaust emissions is influenced not only by the special emis- Change the engine oil and oil filter every Replace the fuel filter approximately eve- sion control equipment, but also by vari- 13,000 miles.
  • Page 69 Maintenance Booklet...
  • Page 70 Maintenance Booklet Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Reproduction or translation in whole or in part is not permitted without authorization from the publisher. Editorial status: 06-08-2007 Model: R350, R350-4M, ML350-4M, ML550-4M, GL450-4M, GL550-4M Title illustration number: P00.01-2404-31...
  • Page 71 Distributor in the United States: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive, P.O. Box 350 Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Order No. T-6515-8213-13 (06/2007) Part No. 164 584 01 93 2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC © A DaimlerChrysler Company www.MBUSA.com Printed in U.S.A.

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