Mercedes-Benz Automobile, C230K, SLK230, S430, CL500 Service Manual
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Service Booklet
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL USING CERTIFIED PARTS.
THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-EQUIVALENT PARTS
MAY RESULT IN YOUR EMISSION PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY CLAIM BEING DENIED.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND, HOWEVER, TO HAVE
YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED
MERCEDES-BENZ CENTER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED
TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.
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License Plate No.
Vehicle Identification No.
Date of registration
Paint No.
License Plate No.
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Notes:
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Contents
Introduction 4
Emission System Maintenance 9
Emission Control System Caution 10
System Records
Pre-delivery Inspection Confirmation 12
Service Records 13
Required Vehicle Service Work 23
A-Service 24
B-Service 26
Additional Work to be Performed together with the 30
Respective Service
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Introduction
We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz automobile.
Vehicle safety and operational reliability are two very
important factors and to maintain them, a certain amount
of service work is necessary.
The Mercedes-Benz Flexible Service System includes all
the necessary work to be carried out.
The vehicle comes equipped with the Flexible Service
System (FFS) which is explained in detail in the Operator’s
Manual.
The next service is indicated in the instrument cluster.
According to the vehicle past performance, your MercedesBenz Center will recommend the service work necessary,
meaning that your vehicle will be maintained according to
your driving style.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for
your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in the service work.
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There are two groups, a (“minor” =) A-service, and a
(“major” =) B-service. Under normal circumstances the
driven distance between services is an average of approximately 12 000 miles, and the A and B-services alternate.
Exception: A B-service is followed by another B-service, if
the FSS calculates an oil change interval of 14 000 miles or
more.
Service work not mileage dependent is listed in section
“Additional Work to be Performed.”
A detail listing of service jobs is contained in this booklet
following the service records.
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Special Service Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced every two years, prefer-
ably in the spring, see page 32. It is recommended to use
only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz.
A reminder for the next scheduled brake fluid replacement
is affixed in the engine compartment.
Coolant should be checked for sufficient protection before
the start of and during the hot and cold seasons.
Have the coolant (water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture)
replaced every three years.
Dust filter should be replaced at the scheduled service.
Under severe dust conditions, or with the Automatic
Climate Control frequently operating in the air recirculation mode, the dust filter should be replaced correspondingly sooner.
The performance of all scheduled service work is
required to maintain your vehicle in good operating
condition and is essential to keep your warrantly valid.
While we do not insist that such work be performed
by a factory-authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, we
strongly recommend to have an authorized MercedesBenz Center do such work because they are equipped
with the tools, instruments, literature, and trained personnel necessary for correct and systematic performance of these jobs.
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Spare Parts/Operating Materials
We recommend to use only Mercedes-Benz parts for service and repairs, since they meet our specifications. It is
also important to use only fuels, lubricants and anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant meeting factory specifications. See
your Mercedes-Benz Center for more information on this
subject.
Routine Checks
In addition to the services, we recommend that you check
the following items regularly and prior to any long trip:
Engine oil level – at regular intervals (such as every
fuel stop).
Coolant level
Fluid level of brake system
If brake fluid has to be added, see an authorized MercedesBenz Center to determine the cause, e. g. leaks or worn
brake pads.
Windshield washing system – add washer fluid mixed
with Mercedes-Benz windshield washer solvent/concentrate, test function and check wiper blades.
Tire pressure – at least every other week.
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Service Records
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will certify in the
service booklet that all services have been carried out.
The next service is indicated in the instrument cluster (see
chapter “Flexible Service System” in your Operator’s
Manual).
Following each A or B-service your Mercedes-Benz Center
will reset the FSS counter.
Note:
The FSS counter is not reset at time of oil change only.
Service work does not include repair jobs.
For information concerning warranty, see your Service and
Warranty Information Booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will gladly furnish
additional information on the maintenance of your vehicle.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe,
pleasurable driving.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
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Emission System Maintenance
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and, in
California, the Air Resources Board have certified that the
emission control system of your vehicle meets exhaust
emission standards for 2000. This vehicle also complies
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety and Emission
Standards.
To be certain that the emission control system functions
as designed, regular maintenance is necessary for all
components of the vehicle which affect exhaust emission
composition.
The vehicle owner is responsible for the regular maintenance of the emission control system, as well as the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock index of at
least 91 (displayed on the pump) in all models.
Refer to your Service and Warranty Information booklet and
Operator’s Manual for additional information.
Failure to properly maintain the emission system may
result in repairs not being covered by the emission systems
warranty.
Explanations of each maintenance job are given in numerical order on pages 34-35.
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Emission Control System Caution
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with both a three-way
catalyst and a closed loop oxygen sensor system to comply
with current exhaust emission regulations. Keep your
vehicle in proper operating condition by following our
recommended maintenance instructions as outlined.
The following has to be adhered to:
a. In all models, use only premium unleaded gasoline
with an anti-knock index of at least 91 (as displayed
on the pump). Damage to the engine could occur
if premium unleaded fuel is not used. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for special precautions.
b. Leaded gasoline should not be used under any
circumstances. Damage to the emission control
components will result.
c. The specified engine maintenance jobs have to be
performed completely and at the required intervals.
Correct ignition timing and properly functioning spark
plugs for instance are important for the service life of
the catalysts. Failure to properly perform the specified
maintenance jobs may adversely affect the emission
control system on the vehicle and reduce its service life.
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