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We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz Symbols automobile. Vehicle safety and operational ® Trademarks reliability are two very important factors and ® AdBlue is a registered trademark of the to maintain them, regular maintenance German Association of the Automotive services are necessary.
Contents General Information ......2 Vehicle data ..........2 Protecting the environment ..... 3 Maintenance Booklet ......4 Introduction ..........4 Emission System Maintenance ....8 Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs ........10 Maintenance service descriptions ..10 Service at 2,000 miles ......11 Tire rotation at 5,000 miles ....
Vehicle data Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date of initial registration Paint color and code License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. License Plate No. Please make sure you read the technical documentation, such as Warning! the Operator’s Manual and workshop information, before carrying...
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your Mercedes-Benz in an environmentally responsible manner. Operating conditions and your individual driving style to a large extent influence fuel consumption and the rate of engine, brake, and tire wear.
Tire rotation mileage. Please check with your authorized Your vehicle’s tires are a critical component Mercedes-Benz Center for any changes to the to overall vehicle performance and vehicle periodic maintenance work for your vehicle. stability. The useful life of tires will vary and...
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Introduction driving style, among other factors. Therefore, (e.g. dust filter, recirculating air filter, Mercedes-Benz recommends regular checks activated charcoal filter or combination for wear and proper inflation and, if applicable filter) are replaced as called for by the to your vehicle’s tire configuration, tire Maintenance System.
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System. Conventional petroleum-based oils according to the lowest air temperature must not be used for vehicles equipped with expected before the next oil change. the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. The following cases are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty:...
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Please keep those receipts with your vehicle An extensive and well-equipped network of records. authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers is at your For information concerning warranty, see disposal for service work. Your authorized your Service and Warranty Information Mercedes-Benz Center can ensure that your booklet.
Gasoline Engines and impaired engine running conditions. f) Irregular engine running conditions Your Mercedes-Benz vehicle is equipped with should be corrected immediately by an both a three-way catalyst and a closed loop authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Such...
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ML 350 BlueTEC after-treatment device. GL 350 BlueTEC b) Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of The BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment B5 (standard ULSD which may contain a ® system requires a reducing agent (AdBlue maximum of 5 % biodiesel) in all Common-rail in order to function properly.
Maintenance service descriptions 20,000 miles or 2 years and in SL-Class and Description of Emission System G-Class vehicles every 60,000 miles or Maintenance Jobs 6 years. The composition of exhaust emissions is influenced not only by the special emission Replace spark plugs control equipment, but also by various engine components and their adjustments.
Tire rotation at 5,000 miles Service at 2,000 miles Required Service Work Replace rear axle differential fluid (only C 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, • • • • E 63 AMG, SL 63 AMG with AMG Performance Package and SL 65 AMG) Oil change in front axle (G 55 K AMG) •...
Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
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Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • •...
Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
Service at 30,000 miles or 3 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
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Service at 30,000 miles or 3 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Check coolant level • • • • • • •...
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Service at 30,000 miles or 3 years Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard • • • • • • • • • • • • warning flasher, turn signals Warning/indicator lamps, • • • • • • • •...
Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
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Service at 40,000 miles or 4 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
Service at 50,000 miles or 5 years Service at 50,000 miles or 5 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 50,000 miles or 5 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 50,000 miles or 5 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
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Service at 50,000 miles or 5 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • •...
Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years cause and perform repair with separate work order • • • • ® Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • •...
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Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Check coolant level • • • • • • •...
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Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 60,000 miles or 6 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
Service at 70,000 miles or 7 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
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Service at 70,000 miles or 7 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 70,000 miles or 7 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
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Service at 70,000 miles or 7 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • •...
Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 80,000 miles or 8 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
Service at 90,000 miles or 9 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
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Service at 90,000 miles or 9 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Check coolant level • • • • • • •...
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Service at 90,000 miles or 9 years Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard • • • • • • • • • • • • warning flasher, turn signals Warning/indicator lamps, • • • • • • • •...
Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 100,000 miles or 10 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
Service at 110,000 miles or 11 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
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Service at 110,000 miles or 11 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 110,000 miles or 11 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
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Service at 110,000 miles or 11 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • •...
Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years cause and perform repair with separate work order • • • • ® Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • •...
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Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Check coolant level • • • • • • •...
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Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 120,000 miles or 12 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
Service at 130,000 miles or 13 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
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Service at 130,000 miles or 13 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 130,000 miles or 13 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
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Service at 130,000 miles or 13 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • •...
Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery...
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Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and •...
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Service at 140,000 miles or 14 years Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • •...
Service at 150,000 miles or 15 years Service at 150,000 miles or 15 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and •...
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Service at 150,000 miles or 15 years Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Check coolant level • • • • • • •...
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Service at 150,000 miles or 15 years Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard • • • • • • • • • • • • warning flasher, turn signals Warning/indicator lamps, • • • • • • • •...
Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work High-mileage Service at 160,000 miles or 16 years; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years Required Service Work Engine - oil and filter change • • • • • • •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work ® • • • • Check AdBlue lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642) Visually inspect condition of front • • • • • • • • • • • axle ball joints, rubber boots Visually inspect condition of rear •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Recommended Service Work Replace wiper blades • • • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Visual and functional checks Check seat belts and buckles for • • • • • • • • • • • • signs of external damage and proper function Check windshield washer and • • •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Chassis checks Visually check brake system • • • • • • • • • • • components, lines, hoses, calipers Check thickness of brake pads and • • • • • • • • •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze • • • and corrosion protection (engine 275 main circuit) Check coolant level •...
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Vehicle Maintenance High-mileage Service Work Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Main or starter battery • • • • • Electrical system checks Horn, high beam flasher, hazard •...
Confirmations If more than 60,000 miles or 6 years since last replacement Replace V-belt(s) (only • • ML 450 Hybrid and S 400 Hybrid) Replace fuel filter • • Replace air filter (engine 275) • • • Replace spark plugs (except •...
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Confirmations Maintenance service Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Confirmations Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date Odometer Repair order no.(if applicable) Next maintenance due: Miles Next maintenance due: Month/year Oil Brand / viscosity: Rear axle differential fluid Engine oil Brake pads front axle Brake pads rear axle Rear axle differential fluid Fuel filter Combination filter Automatic transmission...
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Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, are not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time October 20, 2009 GSP/OIS Printed in U. S. A. Model C-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, R-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, SLK-Class...
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