service interval reset MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2011 W251 Owner's Manual

Switching seat heating on/off .......108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 108
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........109
Securing hooks .................................. 256
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 287
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 282
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 283
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives ..............353
Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 355
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes ..................350
Notes ............................................. 350
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 355
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........205
On-board computer .......................205
Shift ranges ....................................... 158
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Hinged side windows .......................88
Important safety information ...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Resetting ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........91
Troubleshooting ............................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .................74, 78
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Socket ................................................ 265
2nd row of seats ............................ 265
Dashboard ..................................... 265
Front-passenger footwell ...............265
Luggage compartment ...................266
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Segments ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 215
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 150
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................200
Selecting the display ...................... 206
Steering (display message) .............. 234
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................110
Adjusting (manually) ......................109
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety instructions ......... 109
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 11014IndexBA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 14

FunctionETrip computer menu (Y page 210)FTelephone menu (Y page 211)Standard display menu
Standard displayXPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the standard display.
Standard display
:Trip odometer;Odometer
You can select the following functions in the
Standard display menu by pressing & or
* :
R tire pressure loss warning system
( Y page 325) (Canada only)
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 327) (USA
only)
R coolant temperature ( Y page 202)
R digital speedometer or outside
temperature ( Y page 202)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
( Y page 283)
XTo reset the trip odometer: press and
hold the . reset button in the instrument
cluster until the trip odometer is reset.
Displaying the coolant temperature
GWarning
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the standard display.XPress the & or * button to select the
coolant temperature.
Under normal driving conditions, with the
correct anti-corrosion and antifreeze additive
concentration, the reading may rise to
248 ‡(120 †).
! If the coolant temperature exceeds
248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature
If you have selected the digital speedometer
for the status line ( Y page 206), the outside
temperature will be displayed here.
202Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
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The service interval display informs you of the
next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you
also hear an acoustic signal.
The multifunction display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e.g.
Service A In .. Miles
Service A due now
Service A Exceeded By .. Miles
The letter indicates how much time the
workshop will require to carry out the service
work. The letters displayed range from A for
a short service duration to H for a long service
duration.
The service interval display does not take into
account any periods of time during which the
battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:XNote down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
XSubtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery.
Hiding the service message
XPress the . reset button on the
instrument cluster ( Y page 28).
Displaying the service message
XSwitch on the ignition.XPress V or U to select the standard
display menu on the steering wheel
( Y page 202).XSelect & or * to select the service
interval display.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.Points to remember
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the service interval display after the
necessary service work has been carried out.
You can obtain more information, e.g. on
maintenance work, at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or directly at
Mercedes-Benz.
! If the service interval indicator has been
inadvertently reset, this setting can be
corrected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Have the service work carried out as
described in the Service Booklet. There
may otherwise be increased wear, resulting
in damage to the vehicle or to the major
assemblies.
Care
Notes on care
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
GWarning
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle'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.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
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