Maintenance and care
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Displaying the service due date
On-board computer:
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function of thee ASSSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Always have the prescribed maintenance
work carried out at a qualiꢁed specialist
workshop.
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Service
ASSYST PLUS
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the
instrument display informs you of the time or dis-
tance remaining before the next service due date.
You can hide this service display using the G
back button on the leꢀ-hand side of the steering
wheel.
Depending on how the vehicle is used, the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display may shorten
the service interval, e.g. in the following cases:
The next service due date is displayed.
Notes on special service requirements
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To exit the display: press the G back but-
ton on the leꢀ-hand side of the steering wheel.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
The prescribed service interval is based on nor-
mal operation of the vehicle. Have the mainte-
nance work carried out more oꢀen than prescri-
bed if operating conditions are diꢂcult or the
vehicle is subject to increased stress.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is only
an aid. The driver of the vehicle bears responsibil-
ity as regards to whether maintenance work
needs to be performed more oꢀen than speciꢁed
based on the actual operating conditions and/or
loads.
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Operating the on-board computer
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Information on regular maintenance work
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Mainly short-distance driving
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NOTE Premature wear through failure to
observe service due dates
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When the engine is oꢀen leꢀ idling for long
periods
Maintenance work which is not carried out at
the right time or incompletely can lead to
increased wear and damage to the vehicle.
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In the event of frequent cold start phases
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such oper-
ating conditions.
You can obtain information concerning the servic-
ing of your vehicle from a qualiꢁed specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
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Regular city driving with frequent intermediate
stops
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Adhere to the prescribed service inter-
vals.
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Mainly short-distance driving
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Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces