X
If necessary, add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X
Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Y page 362).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Example: adding liquid to the windshield
washer system
X
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab and
open.
X
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: press cap : onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum fluid level of 1.1 US qt (1.0 l),
a message appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to add washer fluid (
Y page 252).
Further information on washer fluid
(
Y page 363).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book-
let).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
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The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (
Y page 300).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for several seconds, for example:
R
Service A in XX Days
R
Service A Due
R
Service A Overdue by XX Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter A
or B, possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, indicates the type of
service. A
stands for a minor service and B for a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
X
Note down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
X
After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
X
Press the a or % button on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
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Maintenance and care
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