Maintenance
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Replacement parts
Make sure that replacement parts are suitable
for the vehicle. In some countries, replace-
ment parts that constitute a modification to
the vehicle can result in the invalidation of the
vehicle's general operating permit if they:
result in a change to the vehicle type from
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that for which the vehicle's general operat-
ing permit was granted
pose a possible risk for road users
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adversely affect the emission or noise levels
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The use of non-approved parts could impair
the vehicle's safety.
MS (maintenance system)
Introduction
The maintenance system calculates mainte-
nance due dates for the vehicle and its assem-
blies based on the vehicle's operating condi-
tions.
You can call up the maintenance due dates
calculated for the vehicle and its assemblies in
the on-board computer (
The on-board computer first displays the main-
tenance due date in the event window 14 days
before the respective maintenance date.
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A qualified specialist workshop can pro-
gram the first message to appear between 0
to 30 days before the due date.
When the maintenance due date has been
reached or exceeded, the on-board computer
shows additional event windows.
Automatic service messages
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Not observing a maintenance due date
event window and not having maintenance
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page 77).
work performed on time can lead to damage
to the vehicle or its assemblies. It could also
result in increased wear. Always have main-
tenance work carried out on time and at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you set the ignition lock to the driving posi-
tion and a maintenance date is due or has
been exceeded, the on-board computer shows
the dates in the grey event window
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(
page 83). When the maintenance due date
has been exceeded, the on-board computer
shows the overdue maintenance in the yellow
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event window (
page 84).
The maintenance system automatically notifies
you of maintenance due dates, for example:
Air
filter, 12.08.2014,
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Maintenance due dates are displayed
14 days before the respective inspection is
due.
filter,
Maintenance due
¯Air
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The maintenance is due.
filter,
Maintenance due
¯Air
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immediately
The maintenance due date has been excee-
ded.
X
To confirm the event window: press the
9 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Bonnet
Before opening the bonnet
G
WARNING
When being opened and closed, the bonnet
may suddenly fall into the closed position.
There is a risk of injury to persons in the
range of movement of the bonnet.
Open and close the bonnet only when
nobody is in the range of movement.
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