service interval reset MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2019 Owner's Manual

Maintaining
thetime-dependent servicesched-
ule:
X Note down theservice duedate display edin
the multifunction displaybeforedisconnec t-
ing the battery.
or X Aft erreconn ectingthebattery, subtract the
battery disconnec tionperiods fromtheser-
vice date shown onthe display . Hiding
service displays
X Press the0076 or0038 button onthe steer-
ing wheel. Showing
servicedisplays
X Switch onthe ignition.
X Press 0059or0065 onthe steering wheel
to select theServ. Serv.
menu.
X Press 0063or0064 toselect theASSYST ASSYST
PLUS PLUS
submenu andconfirm bypressing the
0076 button.
The service duedate appears inthe multi-
funct iondisplay . Informat
ionabout Service
Resetting theASSYST PLUSservice
interval display !
If
the ASS YST PLUS service interval dis-
play hasbeen inadvertent lyreset, thisset-
ting canbecorrect edataqual ified special-
ist workshop.
Have service workcarried outasdescribed
in the Maintenanc eBooklet. Thismay other-
wise leadtoincreased wearanddamage to
the major assemblies orthe vehicle.
A qual ified specialist workshop, e.g.anauthor-
ized Mercedes-Ben zCenter, willreset the
ASS YST PLUS service interval displayafterthe
service workhasbeen carried out.Youcan
also obtain further information onmainte-
nance work,forexample. Special
servicerequirements The
specified maintenanc einterval takesonly
the normal operation ofthe vehicle into
account. Serviceworkwillneed tobe per-
formed moreoften ifthe vehicle isoperated
under arduou scondition sor increased loads.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displayis
only anaid. Thedriver ofthe vehicle isrespon-
sible forwhether serviceworkwillneed tobe
performed morefrequently thanrequired asa
result ofthe actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples ofarduou soperating conditions:
R regular citydriving withfrequent intermedi-
ate stops
R the vehicle isprimarily usedtotravel short
distances
R frequent useinmountainous terrainoron
poor roadsurfaces
R the engine isoften leftidling forlong peri-
ods
R particularly dustycondition s,or ifair-recir-
culation modeisfrequently used
In these orsimilar operating conditions,have
the interior filter,airfilter, engine oiland oilfil-
ter, forexample, changedmorefrequently.
Under arduou soperating conditions,the tires
must becheck edmore often. Further informa-
tion canbeobtained ataqual ified specialist
workshop.
Driving abroad An
exten siveMercedes-Ben zService network
is also availa bleinother countr ies.You can
obtain further information fromanyauthorized
Mercedes-Ben zService Center. Care
Notes
oncare H
Environmental
note
Dispose ofempty packaging andcleaning
cloths inan environm entallyresponsible
manner.
! When
cleaning yourcar,donot use:
R dry, coarse orhard cloths
R abrasive cleaningagents 270
CareMaintenance
andcare

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Have
thebattery regularlychecked ata
qual ified speciali stworkshop.
Comply withtheservice intervals inthe
Maintenance Booklet,orcont actaqual ified
speciali stworkshop formore information.
! Alway
shave work onbatteries carriedout
at aqual ified speciali stworkshop.
Should it,inexceptional circumstances, be
absolu telynecessary todisconnect the12-
volt battery yourself,please observe thefol-
lowing:
R Secure thevehicle toprevent itfrom roll-
ing awa y.
R Switch offthe ignition.
R Disconn ectthe negative terminalfirstand
then thepositive terminal.
After thework hasbeen done, install the
battery andreplace thecover ofthe positive
terminal clampfirmly.
Comply withsafety precautions andtake pro-
tect ivemeasures whenhandling batteries. Risk
ofexplosion. Fire,
open flames andsmoking are
prohibited whenhandling thebat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks. Battery
acidiscaustic. Avoidcon-
tact with skin, eyesorclothing.
Wear suitabl eprotective clothing,
especial lygloves, apronandface-
guard.
Rinse anyacid spills immediately
with clear water. Contact aphysi-
cian ifnecessary. Wear
eyeprotection. Keep
children away. Observe
thisOperator's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends thatyouonly usebatteries whichhave been
tested andapproved foryour vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz .These batteries provide
increased impactprotection toprevent vehicle
occupants fromsuffering acidburns should
the battery bedamage din the event ofan
accident.
In order forthe battery toachieve themaxi-
mum possible servicelife,itmust alwaysbe
sufficiently charged.
Like other batteries, thevehicle battery may
discharge overtime ifyou donot use thevehi-
cle. Inthis case, havethebattery disconnec-
ted ataqual ified speciali stworkshop. Youcan
also charge thebattery withacharger recom-
mended byMercedes-Benz .Contact aqual i-
fied speciali stworkshop forfurther informa-
tion.
Have thebattery condition ofcharge checked
more frequently ifyou usethevehicle mainly
for short tripsorifyou leave itstanding idle
for alengthy period.Consult aqual ified spe-
cialist workshop ifyou wish toleave yourvehi-
cle parked foralong period oftime.
Remove theSmartKey ifyou park thevehicle
and donot require anyelectrical consumers.
The vehicle willthen usevery little energy,
thus conserving batterypower.
After aninterruption tothe power supply,e.g.
due toadischarged battery,youmust reset
the clock (seetheDigital Operator's Manual). Charging
thebattery G
WARNING
During charging andjump-startin g,explosive
gases canescape fromthebattery. Thereis
a risk ofan explosion.
Particularl yavoid fire,open flames, creating
sparks andsmoking. Ensurethereissuffi-
cient ventilation whilecharging andjump-
starting. Donot lean over abattery. G
WARNING
Battery acidiscaustic. Thereisarisk of
injury.
Avoid contactwith skin, eyesorclothing. Do
not inhale anybattery gases.Donot lean
over thebattery. Keepchildren awayfrom
batteries. Washawaybattery acidimmedi- 284
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