Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 93

The message is displayed for approx.
10 seconds when turning the key in
steering lock to position 2, or it can be
canceled manually by pressing button
(1).
Once the suggested term has passed,
the message plus symbol
or , preceded by a -(minus
symbol) blinks, when turning the key
to position 2.
The FSS display can also be called up
for approx. 10 seconds with display
illuminated by pressing button (1)
twice.
Following a completed service the
Mercedes-Benz dealer sets the counter
to 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km)
and 365 days.
The counter can also be set by any
individual. To do so:
1. Turn key in steering lock to
position 2.
2. Within 4 seconds press button
(1) twice.
3. The present status for days or
distance is displayed. Within 10
seconds turn key in steering lock
to position 0.
4. Press and hold button (1), while
turning key in steering lock to
position 2 again. The present
status for days or distance is
displayed once more. Continue to
hold button (1).
5. After approx. 10 seconds a signal
sounds, and the display shows
10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000
km).
6. Release button(1).
If the FSS counter was inadvertently
reset, have a Mercedes-Benz dealer
correct it.
Notes:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for
one or more days at a time, such days
will not be counted. Any such days not
counted by the FSS can be added by
your Mercedes-Benz dealer.
The interval between services is
determined by the kind of vehicle
operation. Driving at extreme speeds,
and cold starts combined with short
distance driving in which the engine
does not reach normal operating
temperature, reduce the interval
between services,
The FSS allows for distances between
10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) and
15 000 miles (Canada: 22 500 km), or
from 365 to 730 days between services.
However you choose to set your
reference numbers, the scheduled
services as posted in the Service
Booklet must be followed to properly
care for your vehicle.
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