Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested
maintenance service term:
ț the 9 or ½ symbol appears in
the display 2 for 30 seconds and a
signal sounds after switching on the
ignition.
ț it is preceded by a “–” (minus symbol).
The Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator
̈ Within one second press knob 1
twice.
The maintenance service indicator dis-
play will appear for ten seconds.
Resetting the maintenance service
indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter, you can reset the maintenance service
indicator yourself.
̈ Switch ignition on and immediately
press knob 1 twice within
one second.
The present status for days or distance
is displayed.
̈ Within ten seconds turn the key in
steering lock to position 0 (
page 33).
̈ Press and hold knob 1 while switch-
ing the ignition on.
The present status for days or distance
is displayed once more.
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If the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true maintenance
service deadline, you will need to sub-
tract these days from the days shown
in the maintenance service indicator.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level
indicator :.