2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 276

Operation Maintenance The service indicator is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display. Service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested service term, you will see the following message in the multifunction display: Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km) Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day Calling up the service indicator Switch the ignition on. The standard display of the control system appears ( page 121). Press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel until the FSS PLUS indicator appears in the multifunction display. Resetting the service indicator In the event that a service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the service indicator yourself. Switch the ignition on. The standard display of the control system appears ( page 121). Press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel until the FSS PLUS indicator appears in the multifunction display. Press the reset knob ( page 22) for about five seconds. i If the battery is disconnected, the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the service indicator. To arrive at the true service deadline, you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the service indicator. Do not confuse the service indicator with the engine oil level indicator :. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the service indicator following a completed service. 276