2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265

Operation Maintenance Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS (Flexible Service System). Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the designated times/mileage called for by the FSS may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. FSS will notify you when your next service is due. Approximately one month before your next service is due, one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition (example service A): SERVICE A IN XX DAYS SERVICE A IN XX MILES (KM) SERVICE A DUE NOW! Clearing the service indicator The service indicator is automatically cleared after ten seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the service threshold while driving after 30 seconds, once the suggested service term has passed You can also clear it yourself. Press the reset button on the instrument cluster ( page 22). 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 XX DAYS SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XX MI (KM) The type of service due is indicated in the multifunction display: 9 ´ Minor service (A) Major service (B) i The interval between services depends on your driving habits. A gentle driving style, moderate engine speeds and the avoidance of short-distance trips will lengthen the interval between services. An acoustic signal will also sound. 265