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vice. A number or another letter may be dis-
to increased wear and damage to the major
played after the letter.
assemblies or the vehicle.
Only for certain countries: the position after the
A qualified specialist workshop will reset the
letter A or B indicates any necessary additional
ASSYST service interval display after the service
maintenance work to be performed. If you notify
work has been carried out. You can also obtain
a qualified specialist workshop of this display,
further information on maintenance work, for
you will receive a statement on the associated
example.
costs.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
Special service requirements
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
The prescribed service interval is based on nor-
mal operation of the vehicle. Maintenance work
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
will need to be performed more often if the vehi-
ule:
cle is operated under increased loads, for exam-
X Note down the service due date displayed on
ple:
the multifunction display before disconnect-
R regular city driving with frequent intermediate
ing the battery.
stops
or
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
distances
Maintenance and care
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
R for frequent use in mountainous terrain or on
vice date shown on the display.
poor road surfaces
R if the engine is often left idling for long periods
In these or similar operating conditions, have
Hiding service messages
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for example,
changed more frequently. The tyres must be
X Press the % or a button on the steering
checked more frequently if the vehicle is oper-
wheel.
ated under increased loads. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Displaying service messages
Driving abroad
X Switch the ignition on.
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
select the Serv. menu.
also available in other countries. You can obtain
X Press 9 or : to select the ASSYST
further information at any qualified specialist
PLUS submenu and confirm by pressing the
workshop.
a button.
The service due date appears on the multi-
function display.
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General notes
Information about service
H Environmental note
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
interval display
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting can
! When cleaning your car, do not use:
be corrected at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
R dry, coarse or hard cloths
Have service work carried out as described in
R abrasive cleaning agents
the Service Booklet. This may otherwise lead
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
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