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220Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................220
Service information ..................220
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 222
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 222General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for the vehicle is available at
the workshop.
Service display 3 92.
Engine identification 3 225.
European service intervals -
except Bus
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 40,000 km or after
two years, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.European service intervals - Bus
only
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom.
Service display 3 92.
International service intervals Israel:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 40,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
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Service and maintenance221Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro,
Serbia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after two years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Cyprus:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
two years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Australia, New Zealand:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
two years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Turkey:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.Morocco:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
South Africa:
Maintenance of your vehicle is required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Kazakhstan:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Algeria, Tunisia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.International:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International countries include:
Malta, Singapore.
International +:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International + countries include: To
be defined.
International ++:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 8,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International ++ countries include:
Hong Kong.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
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222Service and maintenancestarting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required
more frequently than the regular
service interval.
Service display 3 92.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service display
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display, located in the
Driver Information Centre, indicates
when the next service is due. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Service display 3 92.
Engine oil lever monitor 3 92.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
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Service and maintenance223Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
diesel engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 226.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 226.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 226.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for thevehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of
additional coolant additives that
intend to give additional corrosionprotection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will
be rejected.
Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 143.