2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS maintenance reset

Diagnostics connection The diagnostic s connection is only intended fo r
th e connection of diagnostic equipmen t at a
qualified specialis t workshop .
G WARNING
If you connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s
connection in th e vehicle, it may affec t th e
operation of vehicle systems . As a result , th e
operatin g safet y of th e vehicle could be affec -
ted. There is a ris k of an accident.
Only connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s con-
nection in th e vehicle, whic h is approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in th e driver's footwell can restric t th e
peda l trave l or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operatin g and road safet y of th e vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a ris k of an accident.
Mak e sur e that all objects in th e vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno t ente r
th e driver's footwell. Install th e floormat s
securely and as specifie d in order to ensur e
sufficien t clearanc e fo r th e pedals. Do no t use
loose floormat s and do no t plac e floormat s on
to p of on e another.
! If th e engin e is switched of f and equipmen t
on th e diagnostic s connection is used , th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin g equipmen t to th e diagnostic s con-
nection can lead to emission s monitorin g infor-
mation bein g reset , fo r example. Thi s may lead
to th e vehicle failin g to mee t th e requirements of
th e next emission s test durin g th e main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r is a quali-
fie d specialis t workshop . It has th e necessary
specialis t knowledge , tools and qualification s to
correctl y carry out th e wor k require d on your
vehicle. Thi s is especially th e cas e fo r wor k rel -
evant to safety.
Observ e th e note s in th e Maintenance Booklet . Always hav e th e followin g wor k carrie d out at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center:R
wor k relevant to safet yR
servic e and maintenance wor kR
repair wor k R
alterations, installation wor k and modifica-
tion s R
wor k on electronic component s
Correct us eIf you remov e any warnin g stickers , you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz e certain dangers.
Leave warnin g stickers in position .
Observ e th e followin g information when drivin g
your vehicle: R
th e safet y note s in this manual R
technical dat a fo r th e vehicleR
traffic rule s and regulation sR
laws and safet y standard s pertainin g to moto r
vehicles
Problem s wit h you r vehicleIf you should experience a problem wit h your
vehicle, particularly on e that you believe may
affec t it s saf e operation , we urg e you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r immedi-
ately to hav e th e problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th e problem is no t resolved to your sat -
isfaction , please discus s th e problem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r or , if nec-
essary, contact us at on e of th e followin g
addresses.
In th e USA
Customer Assistanc e Cente r
Mercedes-Ben z USA, LL C
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation s Departmen t
Mercedes-Ben z Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo f Avenue
Toronto , Ontario M4 G 4C9
Reporting safet y defect s
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Introduction Z

Displaying service messages X
Switc h on th e ignition .X
Press th e Y or e butto n on th e steerin g
whee l to selec t th e Serv. menu.X
Press th e c or d butto n to selec t th e
ASSYST PLU S submen u and confirm by press-
in g th e v button.
The servic e due dat e appears in th e multi-
function display.
Information about Service Resetting th e ASSYS T PLUS service inter -
va l display
! If th e ASSYST PLU S servic e interval display
has bee n inadvertentl y reset , this setting can
be correcte d at a qualified specialis t work-
shop.
Hav e servic e wor k carrie d out as described in
th e Maintenance Booklet . Thi s may otherwise
lead to increase d wear and damage to th e
major assemblies or th e vehicle.
A qualified specialis t workshop , e.g. an author -
ized Mercedes-Ben z Center, will reset th e
ASSYST PLU S servic e interval display after th e
servic e wor k has bee n carrie d out . You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, fo r example.
Specia l service requirement sThe specifie d maintenance interval take s only
th e normal operation of th e vehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin g condition s or
increase d load on th e vehicle, maintenance
wor k mus t be carrie d out more frequently, fo r
example: R
regular city drivin g wit h frequent intermediate
stops R
if th e vehicle is primarily used to trave l short
distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poo r road
surfaces R
if th e engin e is ofte n lef t idling fo r lon g periods
Under these o r similar conditions, have, fo r
e xample, th e air filter, engin e oil and oil filte r
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operatin g conditions, th e tires mus t be
checke d more often. Further information can be
obtained at a qualified specialis t workshop , e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center. Drivin g abroadAn extensive Mercedes-Ben z Servic e networ k is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Ben z Center.
Car e
General notes
H Environmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin g and cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
! Fo r cleanin g your vehicle, do no t use any of
th e following: R
dry, rough or har d clothsR
abrasiv e cleanin g agentsR
solvents R
cleanin g agents containin g solvents
Do no t scrub .
Do no t touch th e surfaces or protective films
wit h har d objects , e.g. a rin g or ic e scraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damage th e
surfaces and protective film.
! Do no t par k your vehicle fo r a lon g period of
time directl y after cleaning, particularly after
cleanin g th e whee l rim wit h whee l cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to th e increase d cor-
rosio n of th e brake discs and pads . Therefore,
drive fo r a fe w minutes after cleaning. By
heatin g up th e brakes, th e brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parke d fo r a
lon g period of time.
Regular car e of your vehicle is a condition fo r
retainin g th e qualit y in th e lon g term .
Use car e products and cleanin g agents recom -
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing th e vehicle an d cleaning th e
paintwor k
Automatic car was h
G WARNING
Brakin g efficiency is reduce d after washin g
th e vehicle. There is a ris k of an accident.270
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