MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car listing all the mainte
nance jobs that must be carried out
after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Additional Work every
48000 km (30000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage operation,
the Maintenance Service must be car
ried out at least once every 2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating condi
tions or heavy use mainly in city traffic
or over short distances, frequent
mountain driving, poor roads, dusty
and muddy conditions, trailer opera
tion, hard and sporty driving etc., it
may be necessary to carry out main
tenance work at shorter than normal
intervals, as follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles).
Automatic transmission: Fluid change
without filter change every 24000 km
(15000 miles).
Tires: Inspect
Air cleaner: Clean or replace element.
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced an
nually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake
fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not mix different types of brake
fluids.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start of
and during the hot and cold season.
Have the coolant (water/anticorrosion/
antifreeze mixture) replaced at least
every three years (see “Fuels, Coo
lants, Lubricants, etc.”).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance
booklet that all lubrication and mainte
nance services have been carried out
at the correct intervals.
Required every 12000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a year-
(fall) when using year-round multi
grade oil; otherwise at least twice a
year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations, see
page 96.
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