2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 314

Operation Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator display. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet and the maintenance service indicator at the designated times/mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The maintenance service indicator will notify you when your next maintenance service is due. Starting approximately one month before your next maintenance 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 i Vehicles equipped with FSS (Flexible Service System) only (Canada vehicles): 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. The type of service due is indicated in the left multifunction display: 9 ´ Basic service (A) Extended service (B) 312