Service (maintenance). Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor, 2003 SLK-Class, SLK Class 2003, 2001 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 32 AMG, SLK 320, SLK 230

Operation

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 (Flexible 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.

1 Knob

2 Display in the speedometer

Approximately one month before your next service is due, the type of service is indicated in the speedometer display 2 :

9 Minor service (A)

´ Major service (B)

Depending on operating conditions throughout the year, one of the following service symbols is also shown:

9 1000 Calculated distance remaining, e. g. service in

1000 miles (km)

š 10 Calculated remaining time in days, e. g. service in 10 days i

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.

Clearing the service indicator

The service indicator is automatically cleared after 10 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the service treshold while driving. You can also clear it yourself.

왘 Press knob 1 .

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Maintenance

Service term exceeded

If you have exceeded the suggested service term:

앫 the 9 or ´ appears in the display 2 for 30 seconds and a signal sounds after switching on the ignition.

it is preceeded by a “-” (minus symbol) 앫

The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the service indicator following a completed service.

Calling up the service indicator

왘 Within 1 second press knob 1

( 컄 page 185) twice.

The service symbol and the service deadline appear in the display 2 .

Resetting the service indicator

In the event that the service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the service indicator yourself.

왘 Switch ignition on and immediately press knob 1

( 컄 page 185) twice with-

in 1 second.

The present status for days or distance is displayed.

왘

Within 10 seconds turn key in steering lock to position 0 .

Press and hold knob 1 while turning key in steering lock to position 2 again.

The present status for days and distance is displayed once more.

Continue to hold knob 1 until you hear a signal.

Release knob 1 .

The service indicator now displays the reset interval.

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If the service indicator was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.

Only reset if the proper service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing proper service as called for by the FSS will cause the FSS to incorrectly determine the next service interval which will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the battery is disconnected, the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the service indicator. To arrive at the true service deadline, you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the service indicator.

Do not confuse the service indicator with the engine oil level indicator : .