294 OperationMaintenance
MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have 
your vehicle serviced by an 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.
Approximately one month before your next 
service is due, one of the following mes-
sages will appear in the multifunction dis-
play while you are driving or when you 
switch on the ignition (example service A):SERVICE A IN XXXXX MILES (KM)
SERVICE A IN XXX DAYS
SERVICE A IN X DAY
SERVICE A DUE NOW!
The type of service due is indicated in the 
multifunction display:9
Minor service (A)
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Major service (B)
Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically 
cleared after 30 seconds. You can also 
clear it yourself.
Press the reset button on the instru-
ment cluster (
page 22).
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term, you will see the following mes-
sage in the multifunction display:SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XXXX MILES (KM)
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XXX DAYS
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY X DAYAn acoustic signal will also sound.
The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the 
service indicator following a completed 
service.
iThe 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.