Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Service Booklet at the times called for
by the FSS (F
lexible Service System).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times/mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.
Approximately one month before your next
service is due, one of the following mes-
sages will appear in the multifunction dis-
play while you are driving or when you
switch on the ignition (example service A):
SERVICE A - IN xx DAYS
SERVICE A - IN xx MILES (KM)
SERVICE A - DUE NOW
The type of service due is indicated in the
multifunction display field:
9 Minor service (A)
´ Major service (B)
Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically
cleared
ț after 10 seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the ser-
vice threshold while driving.
ț after 30 seconds, once the suggested
service term had passed.
You can also clear it yourself by pressing
the reset knob on the instrument cluster
(
page 22).
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term a signal sounds every time when
you switch on the ignition and you will see
the following message in the multifunction
display:
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx MILES (KM)
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The interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.