been carried out. Resetting the ASSYST
service
interval display without performing
the corresponding maintenance service
may result in engine damage and/or
damage to other vehicle parts that are not
covered by the limited warranty for new
vehicles. Tire rotation
Your vehicle's tires are a critical component
to overall vehicle performance and vehicle
stability. The useful life of tires will vary and
is proportional to tire type, speed rating,
ambient
conditions, tire loading, tire inflation
pressure, road surfaces, and individual
driving style. We therefore recommend
regularly checking the tires for wear and
correct tire pressure, and - if the tire
configuration allows - that the tires are
rotated regularly.
Tires can only be rotated on vehicles with the
same tire size on the front and rear axles.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows for
tire rotation, tire rotation should be
performed in accordance with the
recommended intervals, or sooner at first
signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire
rotation recommendations will likely
necessitate a tire rotation at least at every Oil
Service Plus/maintenance service.
Single tires at rear If your vehicle is equipped with the same tire
dimensions,
tires can be rotated by observing
a front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (on unidirectional tires, an
arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended
rotation or spinning direction of the tire).
Double tires at the rear If your vehicle is fitted with tires of the same
size,
the tires on the front axle can be rotated
with the inner tires on the rear axle in pairs
so that the intended rotation (spinning) direction of the tires remain the same. If the
tread
pattern on the tires is not unidirectional,
the outer tires can be rotated from one side
to another on the rear axle. Diagram showing tire rotation for single and double
tires
This Maintenance Booklet contains a
practical tire rotation confirmation page,
which you can use to record the date and
mileage for every tire rotation (
Y page 5). Arduous operating conditions
The maintenance intervals have been
determined
so that the vehicle, under normal
operating conditions, should operate
properly between maintenance services.
Arduous operating conditions may require
that the following parts be replaced at shorter
intervals:
R INTERIOR FILTERS
For example, dust filter, recirculating air
filter, activated charcoal filter or
combination filter) are replaced as required
by the maintenance computer. Under
severe dust conditions, or if the climate
control is operated frequently in air
recirculation mode, the filters should be
replaced more frequently than indicated by
the maintenance computer.
R COOLANT
The coolant (water/anticorrosion/
antifreeze mixture) should be replaced at
the specified maintenance intervals. Introduction
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conditions, should operate properly between
maintenance services.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter at every Oil
Service Plus/maintenance service. If oil
consumption should increase, determine the
cause and take necessary corrective steps.
Do not reset the service interval display if the
oil level is filled up or the oil is changed at
times other than the recommended intervals. Replacing the air filter
Under normal dust conditions, the air filter
should be replaced during every second
maintenance service. Clean the air filter cap
and housing before removing the air filter. Replacing the fuel filter
The
fuel filter should be replaced during every
maintenance service. Checking the diesel particle filter
The level of the diesel particle filter must be
checked during the fourth maintenance
service for the first time.
If the level of the diesel particle filter is still
below the limit value during the fourth
maintenance
service, the diesel particle filter
level should be checked again at every Oil
Service Plus or maintenance service.
If the level of the diesel particle filter is above
the limit value, the diesel particle filter should
be replaced.
Once the new diesel particle filter has been
installed, the check cycle begins again after
the fourth maintenance service. Emptying and refilling DEF
Fill up the DEF at every Oil Service Plus. Drain off the DEF during every maintenance
service, then refill.
Maintenance service descriptions
Vehicle maintenance service work
(including emission system
maintenance)
i The maintenance services should be
carried
out at the specified mileage or after
the specified number of years (whichever
comes first).
You can find detailed descriptions of the
maintenance services here (Y page 10).
You can find a description of the scope of
maintenance for the exhaust system here
(Y page 8). Maintenance service descriptions
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