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Press time May 22, 2008
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The following symbol is found in this Main-
tenance Booklet:
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age to your vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY YOUR
AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ CENTER
WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE
THIS SERVICE AND THAT GENUINE
MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE USED.
SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEMS CAN BE PERFORMED BY ANY
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
OR INDIVIDUAL USING CERTIFIED PARTS.
THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-EQUIVA-
LENT PARTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR EMIS-
SION PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIM
BEING DENIED. Symbol
Maintenance Booklet8IntroductionRegular checks
In addition to the services, we recom-
mend that you check the following items
regularly (for example: weekly, when re-
fueling, or before any long journey):
• Engine oil level - Check the engine oil
level using the engine oil dipstick. Fur-
ther information about engine oil level
measurement can be found in the vehi-
cle Operator’s Manual.
• Coolant level - Please refer to the Op-
erator’s Manual for the correct proce-
dure to check the coolant level.
• Brake fluid level - If brake fluid has to
be added, see an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Center to determine the
cause, e.g. leaks or worn brake pads.• Windshield washing system - If the
washer fluid level drops below 1/3, the
windshield washer fluid level warning
lamp will illuminate. Add washer fluid
mixed with Mercedes-Benz windshield
washer solvent/concentrate, test
function and check wiper blades.
• Check lights
• Tire condition and pressures –
Check at least every other week.
Please refer to section “Tires and
wheels” in the Operator’s Manual for
guidelines and correct procedures to
check tire condition and pressures.
For more information on selecting the
proper fluids, lubricants and oils for your
vehicle please refer to
www.startekinfo.com or
www.mbusa.com/ownersonline, or see
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
