oil type MERCEDES-BENZ S500 2000 W220 Owner's Manual

148 Flexible service system
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The service indicator disappears automatically after
30 seconds or if button Jon the instrument cluster is
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 124.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
The next or previous system is displayed by pressing
button è or ÿ.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page 154 for engine oil level indicator.Note:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
with short distance driving in which the engine does not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.

321 Malfunction and warning messages
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* C = Category, see page 303.
1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic
and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With
this message displayed, one or more functions may not be
availa ble.
See page 214 for notes on the Tele Aid.If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature)
* C = Category, see page 303.There is a danger of engine damage – change to a higher
gear or reduce road speed.
Check the engine oil level as soon as the vehicle returns
to operating temperature. See Engine oil level indicator
on page 154.
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TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
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OIL TEMP TOO HIGH! LOWER REVS! 2