112 Flexible service system
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
The service indicator disappears automatically after 
30 seconds or if button  J on the instrument cluster is 
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 
or 2.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by 
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction 
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 94.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator 
appears. 
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator does not include an engine oil level 
indicator. See page 114 for engine oil level indicator.Notes:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more 
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such 
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your 
Mercedes-Benz Center. 
The interval between services is determined by the type 
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example, 
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined 
wi t h short di stan ce d r ivi ng in  which the e ngin e d oes  not 
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval 
between services.
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