2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 331

Operation Maintenance Resetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance-relevant information for your vehicle. Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz. i If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing the proper maintenance service as called for by the maintenance service indicator will result in engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Setting the date for special works You can enter appointments for exhaust gas analysis and general inspection using the maintenance system. Switch on the ignition ( page 35). The standard display menu appears in the multifunction display ( page 122). Press button j or k repeatedly on the multifunction steering wheel until the maintenance service indicator 9 appears in the multifunction display ( page 118). Press and hold reset button J( page 24) for about five seconds. The Service menu appears in the multifunction display. 331