Maintenance; Service - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
Service A in 99999 Miles Service A in 99999 Miles
Service A Due Now Service A Due Now
Service A Exceeded By 99999 Miles Service A Exceeded By 99999 Miles
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
Before disconnecting the battery, note
X
down the service due date displayed.
or:
After reconnecting the battery, subtract
X
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display.
i
The service interval display should not be
confused with the 4 engine oil level
display.
The symbol and the letter indicate which type
of service is due:
¯ Minor service
A A
± Major service
B B
The ASSYST service interval display does not
take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Hiding a service message
To hide the service message, press the
X
% back button on the multifunction
steering wheel ( page 31)(
Y
Displaying service messages
Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press V or U to select the standard
X
display menu on the steering wheel
( page 208).
Y
Select & or * to select the service
X
interval display.
The ¯ or ± service symbol and the
service due date are displayed.
Points to remember
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
R
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
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel/water separator
H
Dispose of service products in an
page 207). environmentally responsible manner.
Y
! If you continue driving without having the
fuel/water separator serviced, this could
cause damage to the engine. Any resulting
damage is not covered by the warranty.
If the fuel/water separator needs servicing,
the following message appears in the
multifunction display:
You will also hear a brief warning tone.

Maintenance

Environmental note
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