Resetting the maintenance service indicator, Vehicle care, Cleaning and care of the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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nance service indicator display with the
service symbol
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or
×
appears in
the left multifunction display and the main-
tenance service deadline appears in the
right multifunction display.
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If the battery is disconnected, the days of
disconnection will not be included in the
count shown by the maintenance service
indicator. To arrive at the true maintenance
service deadline, you will need to subtract
these days from the days shown in the
maintenance service indicator message or
maintenance service indicator display.
Do not confuse the maintenance service
indicator with the engine oil level indicator
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In the event that the maintenance service on
your vehicle is not carried out at 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
literature for your vehicle.
Such literature is available from any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or directly from
Mercedes-Benz.
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If the maintenance service indicator was
inadvertently reset, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance serv-
ice has been performed. Resetting the sys-
tem without performing the proper mainte-
nance service as called for by the
maintenance service indicator will result in
engine damage and/or other vehicle dam-
age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Regular and proper care will help to maintain
the value of your vehicle.
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the par-
ticular container. Always open your vehi-
cle’s doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
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When cleaning the vehicle, do not use
scouring agents. Never apply strong force
and only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
surface to be cleaned.
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external influ-
ences which, if gone unchecked, can attack
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