Maintenance Booklet 2006 Passenger Cars

C-Class, CLK-Class, S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class (except AMG models and S600, CL600, SL600)

PLEASE NOTE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ CENTER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AND THAT GENUINE MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE USED. SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS CAN 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.

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Vehicle data

Model

License Plate No.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

License Plate No.

Date of initial registration

License Plate No.

Paint color and code

License Plate No.

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Protecting the environment

Natural resources form the basis of our existence on this planet. The objectives of our policy are for these resources to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. Our declared policy is integrated environmental protection. This policy starts at the root causes and encompasses in its management decisions all the consequences for the environment which could arise from production processes or the products themselves. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your Mercedes-Benz in an environmentally responsible manner. Operating conditions and your individual driving style to a large extent influence fuel consumption and the rate of engine, brake, and tire wear. To reduce fuel consumption and the rate of wear, please consider the following:

Avoid short trips. Make sure that the tire pressures are always correct. Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration. Do not carry any unnecessary weight. Remove ski holders and roof racks once you no longer need them. Do not warm up the engine with the car stationary. Shift gears such that each gear is used only up to 2/3 of its maximum engine speed. Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption. A regularly serviced vehicle will also help protect the environment. You should adhere to the maintenance intervals displayed by the Maintenance System service indicator, along with other maintenance work described in this booklet. We recommend that you have services performed by an authorized MercedesBenz Center using Genuine MercedesBenz parts.

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Contents

Introduction Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System.4 Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Notes on the warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Parts / Operating materials . . . . . . 10 Service records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Emission system maintenance Gasoline Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Emission System Caution Gasoline Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance overview C-Class (203) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CLK-Class (209) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 CL-Class (215). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 S-Class (220) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SL-Class (230) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 First visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 A Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 B Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Additional work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Spark plug replacement intervals . . 70 Recommended additional maintenance checks at 143,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Emissions systems maintenance jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Confirmations First visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Introduction
We want you to enjoy your MercedesBenz automobile. Vehicle safety and operational reliability are two very important factors and to maintain them, regular maintenance services are necessary. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in the required periodic maintenance work which is required for our vehicles. Your Mercedes-Benz comes equipped with the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. The Maintenance System tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service. The next necessary maintenance service is indicated in the maintenance service indicator in the instrument cluster. There are two types of maintenance services for your vehicle, an (basic) Aservice, and a (extended) B-service. Additional work that is not calculated by the Maintenance System is required at both A- and B-service intervals. Please refer to Additional Work to be Performed on page 67 for more details. Following each A- or B-service, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the Maintenance System service indicator by confirming the service items performed.

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If the Maintenance System service counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. Please only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing the proper service will result in engine and/or other vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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A detailed listing of service procedures performed are contained in this booklet, starting on page 49. Additional work Additional work means any work that is not calculated by the Maintenance System. This work is listed in the section Additional Work to be Performed, see page 67. This type of work has to be carried out according to the individual vehicle type, due to the specific technical parameters, wear processes or special equipment on each different vehicle. Special service requirements Brake fluid should be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring, see page 69. We recommend that you only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. A reminder for the next scheduled brake fluid replacement is affixed in the engine compartment. Replacement of coolant (water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture) may be required more frequently if coolant is not maintained according to instructions and/or other than approved anticorrosion/antifreeze products for your vehicle are being used. For instructions on coolant, see Coolants in your vehicle Operators Manual. For a listing of approved anticorrosion/antifreeze products for your vehicle, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Coolant Have the coolant (water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture) replaced every 143,000 miles or 15 years, see page 68.

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Interior filters (e.g. dust filter, recirculating air filter, activated charcoal filter or combination filter) are replaced according to the maintenance intervals listed. Under severe dust conditions, or with the Climate Control frequently operating in the air recirculation mode, the respective filter should be replaced correspondingly sooner. Tire rotation - Your vehicles tires are a critical component to overall vehicle performance and vehicle stability. The useful life of tires will vary and is proportional to tire type, speed rating, ambient conditions, tire loading, tire inflation pressure, road surfaces, and individual driving style, among other factors. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz recommends regular checks for wear and proper inflation and, if applicable to your vehicles tire configuration, tire rotation. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with the same tire dimensions all around. If your vehicle is equipped with the same tire dimensions all around, tires can be rotated by observing a front-torear rotation pattern that will maintain the intended rotation (spinning) direction of the tire (on unidirectional tires, an arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended rotation or spinning direction of the tire). In some cases, such as when your vehicle is configured with staggeredsize (different tire sizes, front vs. rear), tire rotations are not possible. If your vehicles tire configuration allows for tire rotation, tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

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The first tire rotation, so long as it occurs before 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer), will be provided at no charge by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Should a tire rotation not be possible for your vehicles tire configuration, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will check your tires for proper tire inflation pressure and perform a tread inspection, also at no charge courtesy of MercedesBenz, so long as this occurs before 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer). For your convenience, this Maintenance Booklet contains a tire rotation confirmation page on which you can record the date and mileage when tire rotations were performed. Spark Plugs should be replaced according to schedule on page 70. Severe operating conditions (frequent starting and stopping, excessive idling, sustained fast highway driving) may call for spark plugs to be replaced correspondingly sooner.

Engine oils and oil filters are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine damage not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.

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Introduction
Regular checks In addition to the services, we recommend that you check the following items regularly (for example: weekly, when refueling, or before any long journey): Engine oil level - Check the engine oil level using the multifunction steering wheel/multifunction display oil level check. Further information about engine oil level measurement can be found in the vehicle Operators Manual. Coolant level - Please refer to the Operators Manual for the correct procedure to check the coolant level. Brake fluid level - If brake fluid has to be added, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to determine the cause, e.g. leaks or worn brake pads. Windshield washing system - If the washer fluid level drops below 1/3, the windshield washer fluid level warning lamp will illuminate. Add washer fluid mixed with Mercedes-Benz windshield washer solvent/concentrate, test function and check wiper blades. Check lights Tire condition and pressures Check at least every other week. Please refer to section Tires and wheels in the Operators Manual for guidelines and correct procedures to check tire condition and pressures. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products booklet or see your Mercedes-Benz Center for more information on selecting the proper fluids, lubricants, filters and oils for your vehicle.

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Introduction
Notes on the warranty An extensive and well-equipped network of Mercedes-Benz Centers is at your disposal for service work. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can ensure that your vehicle is professionally and thoroughly serviced and repaired. Please see the Service and Warranty Information booklet for detailed information on warranty terms and coverage. Please follow the instructions given in this Maintenance Booklet, even if you entrust the vehicle to a third party for use or care. Only in this way will you be able to ensure that your warranty rights are not affected. Service, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems can be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using certified parts. We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center which is fully equipped to provide this service. Please note that engines have to be serviced in accordance with special instructions and using special measuring equipment to comply with legal requirements concerning exhaust emissions. Modifications to or tampering with emissions components is not permissible. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is familiar with the relevant regulations.

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Parts / Operating materials We recommend only the use of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for service and repairs, since they meet our specifications. It is also important to only use fuels, lubricants, filters and anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant meeting factory specifications. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products booklet or see your Mercedes-Benz Center for more information on this subject. Service records Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will certify in the Maintenance Booklet the maintenance services on your vehicle which it has performed. Other than the maintenance services described, the Maintenance Booklet does not record or reflect any repair work that may have been performed to your vehicle. Please keep those receipts with your vehicle records. 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. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

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Emission System Maintenance
General The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and, in California, the Air Resources Board have certified that the emission control systems of your vehicle comply with the applicable exhaust emission standards for MY 2006 vehicles. This vehicle also complies with the applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Emission Standards. To be certain that the emission control systems function as designed, regular maintenance is necessary for components of the vehicle which affect exhaust and evaporation emissions 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 gasoline engine models unless otherwise specified. Failure to properly maintain the emission system may result in repairs not being covered by the emission system warranties. Explanations of each maintenance job are given in numerical order on page 73.

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Emission System Maintenance
Emission Control System Caution Gasoline Engines Your Mercedes-Benz vehicle 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 gasoline engine models, use only premium unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock index of at least 91 (as displayed on the pump) unless otherwise specified. Damage to the engine could occur if premium unleaded fuel is not used. Refer to the Operators 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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Emission System Maintenance

d) The operation of the emission control system must not be altered in any way. Alterations are not permissible by law. In addition, alterations may result in damage to the catalysts, increased fuel consumption, and impaired engine running conditions. e) Irregular engine running conditions should be corrected immediately by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Such irregular running conditions can influence the proper function of the emission control system.

If the CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates when the engine is running, it indicates a possible malfunction of the engine management system or emission control system. We recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible.

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Confirmations

First visit: 1,000 miles - 3,000 miles

Date: ___________________________ Odometer: ______________________

First visit provided at no charge*

*This first visit for a basic vehicle diagnostic test at an authorized MercedesBenz Center is provided at no charge. Please refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for full details.

Rubber stamp

Performed Diagnostic test Q+A on vehicle

Yes/No

Signature

First visit: 1,000 miles 3,000 miles

Appointment Month/year

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Tire rotation
If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals. Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________

First tire rotation provided at no charge*

*This first tire rotation at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge. Please refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for full details.

Reminder: Tire rotation

Tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommendations in the Tire Warranty Pamphlet included in your vehicle literature portfolio. However, tires should be rotated at the first sign of irregular (uneven) tread wear, even if it occurs before the recommended rotation intervals, and should be checked regularly for wear and proper inflation. Please note that the useful life of tires will vary and is proportional to tire type, speed rating, ambient conditions, tire loading, tire inflation pressure, road surfaces, and individual driving style, among other factors. The first tire rotation occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.

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Tire rotation
Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

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Maintenance: 13,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

First Maintenance due 13,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 26,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 26,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 39,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 39,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 52,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 52,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 65,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 65,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 78,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 78,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 91,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 91,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 104,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 104,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 117,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 117,000 miles

or
Month/year

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Maintenance: 130,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 130,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 143,000 miles

A-Service, applicable Additional Work, and recommended high-mileage checks
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49. Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Rubber stamp

Maintenance service completed:

Signature

Next Maintenance due 143,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 156,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 156,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 169,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 169,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 182,000 miles

B-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 182,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance: 195,000 miles

A-Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Odometer: ________________________________ Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________

Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp

Signature

Next Maintenance due 195,000 miles or

Month/year

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Maintenance service descriptions

Required Vehicle Maintenance Service Work (including Emission System Maintenance)

Notes: Overviews of maintenance services and intervals for each model series can be found starting on page 50. Maintenance services must be performed at number of miles or years (whichever comes first) as indicated, except where no time interval available or otherwise noted. If your vehicle exceeds the mileage shown in the maintenance service overview, continue to maintain the vehicle by having performed the maintenance services at the time or mileage intervals (whichever comes first) as indicated starting on page 61. Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 60. For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 73. The four digit-numbers listed next to the maintenance services are reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions listed in the Mercedes-Benz maintenance information used by Mercedes-Benz technicians.

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Maintenance service overview C-Class (203)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit ( page 60) Tire rotation ( page 61) A-Service ( page 62) B-Service ( page 64) Additional Work: ( page 67)
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 272 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof

1,000 - 3,000 ----

13,000 1

26,000 2

39,000 3

52,000 4

65,000 5

78,000 6

91,000 7

If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

High-mileage checks ( page 71)

* except AMG models; refer to separate Maintenance Booklet for AMG vehicles 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 52,000 miles or 5 years 3 at 78,000 miles or 5 years

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Maintenance service overview C-Class (203)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit Tire rotation A-Service B-Service Additional Work:
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 272 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

104,000 8

117,000 9

130,000 10

143,000 11

156,000 12

169,000 13

182,000 14

195,000 15

6
7

5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8

1 1 1

1 1 1 1

High-mileage checks
* except AMG models; refer to separate Maintenance Booklet for AMG vehicles

1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 104,000 miles or 10 years 5 at 143,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 156,000 miles or 15 years 8 not time dependent; only mileage interval applies

6 at 156,000 miles or 10 years

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Maintenance service overview CLK-Class (209)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit ( page 60) Tire rotation ( page 61) A-Service ( page 62) B-Service ( page 64) Additional Work: ( page 67)
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace spark plugs Engine 272 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof

1,000 - 3,000 ----

13,000 1

26,000 2

39,000 3

52,000 4

65,000 5

78,000 6

91,000 7

If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3

1 1 1

High-mileage checks ( page 71)

* except AMG models; refer to separate Maintenance Booklet for AMG vehicles 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 52,000 miles or 5 years 3 at 78,000 miles or 5 years 4 at 91,000 miles or 5 years

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Maintenance service overview CLK-Class (209)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit Tire rotation A-Service B-Service Additional Work:
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace spark plugs Engine 272 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

104,000 8

117,000 9

130,000 10

143,000 11

156,000 12

169,000 13

182,000 14

195,000 15

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9
8

1 1 1

1 1 1 1 10

1 1 1

1 1 1 1

High-mileage checks
* except AMG models; refer to separate Maintenance Booklet for AMG vehicles

1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 5 at 104,000 miles or 10 years 6 at 143,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 156,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 156,000 miles or 10 years 9 at 182,000 miles or 10 years 10 not time dependent; only mileage interval applies

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Maintenance service overview CL-Class (215)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit ( page 60) Tire rotation ( page 61) A-Service ( page 62) B-Service ( page 64) Additional Work ( page 67):
Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof

1,000 - 3,000 ----

13,000 1

26,000 2

39,000 3

52,000 4

65,000 5

78,000 6

91,000 7

If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

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High-mileage checks ( page 71)

* except AMG models and CL600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and CL600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 52,000 miles or 5 years 3 at 91,000 miles or 5 years

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Maintenance service overview CL-Class (215)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit Tire rotation A-Service B-Service Additional Work:
Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

104,000 8

117,000 9

130,000 10

143,000 11

156,000 12

169,000 13

182,000 14

195,000 15

5
6

7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 1

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* except AMG models and CL600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and CL600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 104,000 miles or 10 years 5 at 143,000 miles or 15 years 6 at 156,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 182,000 miles or 10 years 8 not time dependent; only mileage interval applies

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Maintenance service overview S-Class (220)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit ( page 60) Tire rotation ( page 61) A-Service ( page 62) B-Service ( page 64) Additional Work ( page 67):
Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 112,113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof

1,000 - 3,000 ----

13,000 1

26,000 2

39,000 3

52,000 4

65,000 5

78,000 6

91,000 7

If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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* except AMG models and S600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and S600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 52,000 miles or 5 years 3 at 91,000 miles or 5 years

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Maintenance service overview S-Class (220)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit Tire rotation A-Service B-Service Additional Work:
Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 112,113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

104,000 8

117,000 9

130,000 10

143,000 11

156,000 12

169,000 13

182,000 14

195,000 15

5
6

7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 1

High-mileage checks

* except AMG models and S600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and S600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 104,000 miles or 10 years 5 at 143,000 miles or 15 years 6 at 156,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 182,000 miles or 10 years 8 not time dependent; only mileage interval applies

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Maintenance service overview SL-Class (230)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit ( page 60) Tire rotation ( page 61) A-Service ( page 62) B-Service ( page 64) Additional Work ( page 67):
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof

1,000 - 3,000 ----

13,000 1

26,000 2

39,000 3

52,000 4

65,000 5

78,000 6

91,000 7

If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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* except AMG models and SL600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and SL600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 52,000 miles or 5 years 3 at 91,000 miles or 5 years

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Maintenance service overview SL-Class (230)*
Miles Time (Years) First visit Tire rotation A-Service B-Service Additional Work:
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack Check driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace activated charcoal filter Replace spark plugs Engine 113 Replace coolant Replace brake fluid Check suspension/body structure Check body for paint damage Service tilt/sliding roof If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.

104,000 8

117,000 9

130,000 10

143,000 11

156,000 12

169,000 13

182,000 14

195,000 15

5
6

7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

High-mileage checks

* except AMG models and SL600; refer to separate Maintenance Booklets for AMG vehicles and SL600 vehicles. 1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 104,000 miles or 10 years 5 at 143,000 miles or 15 years 6 at 156,000 miles or 15 years 7 at 182,000 miles or 10 years 8 not time dependent; only mileage interval applies

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First visit
First visit At 1,000 - 3,000 miles Diagnostic test Q + A on vehicle
This first visit for a basic vehicle diagnostic test at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is provided at no charge.

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Tire rotation
Tire rotation If applicable to your vehicles tire configuration ( page 6), tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturers recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire manufacturers rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
The first tire rotation ( page 17) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.

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A-Service
First A-Service at 13,000 miles or 1 year; then every 26,000 miles or 2 years Interior Function check Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals Front and rear lamps Wheels, brakes Check front brake pad lining thickness (remove 1 front wheel) Check tires for damage, condition Correct tire inflation pressure Vehicle front/rear Check wiper blade condition ---4251 ---------8252 0042 -------

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A-Service
Engine compartment Engine oil and filter change Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Windshield washer system Brake system Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using Midtronics MCR 717 tester (C-Class, CLK-Class, SL-Class) Trunk Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire (C-Class, CLK-Class, CL-Class, S-Class) Battery, check battery condition using Midtronics MCR 717 tester (SL-Class, CL-Class, S-Class) Check trunk lighting ---5453 ---8210 4210 ---0101 8851

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B-Service
First B-Service at 26,000 miles or 2 year; then every 26,000 miles or 2 years Interior Function check Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system Check seat belts for damage and proper function Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster Replace dust filter (if equipped) Replace combination filter (if equipped) Check parking brake (function test only) Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals Front and rear lamps ---8252 9150 0042 8381 8384 ------0042

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B-Service
Wheels, brakes Remove and mount wheels Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear Check tires for damage and condition Measure tread depth, record in mm Check condition/thickness of brake discs front/rear Correct tire inflation pressure Underside of vehicle Leakage - Major components Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots Check conditions of steering mechanical components and rubber boots Vehicle front/rear Check and correct headlamp setting Check wiper blade condition 8260 ---0053 4050 4251 4051 4051 4251 ----

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B-Service
Engine compartment Leakage - Major components Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order Engine oil and filter change Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation Check condition of poly-V-belt Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary Brake system Power steering Active Body Control (S-Class, SL-Class and CL-Class) Windshield washer system, incl. rear window washer (where applicable) Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using Midtronics MCR 717 tester (C-Class, CLK-Class, SL-Class) Trunk Battery, check battery condition using Midtronics MCR717 tester (S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class) Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire (C-Class, CLK-Class, CL-Class, S-Class) Check trunk lighting 5453 ------4210 4611 3213 8210 ---0053

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Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service
Once during first service at 13,000 miles or 1 year Parking brake - Adjust cable slack (C-Class, CLK-Class, SL-Class) At every 52,000 miles or 4 years Check condition of driveshaft flex discs Replace engine air filter element At every 52,000 miles or 5 years Replace activated charcoal filter (if equipped) At every 65,000 miles or 5 years Replace fuel filter 0780 8382 4152 0980 4262

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Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service
Spark plug intervals Replace spark plugs Spark plugs are subject to erosion and must be replaced according to schedule on page 70, or more frequently as may be required when subject to severe operating conditions. 1580

At approximately every 143,000 miles or 15 years Replace coolant (water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture) 2080

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Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service
Every 2 years Replace brake fluid Check suspension and body structure for damage and corrosion Check body for paint damage Every 5 years Tilt/sliding roof: clean sliding rails and sliders 7731 4280 0090 9850

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Spark Plug Replacement Intervals
Replace Spark Plugs Engine * 272 At every 78,000 miles or 5 years At every 91,000 miles or 5 years 112 113

* Refer to the Operators Manual for the engine designation of your model. The engine and model listing can be found in chapter Technical Data under Engine.

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Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles
At 143,000 miles Check if all fluid levels and changes are updated Transmission Rear axle Front axle (if applicable) Transfer case (if applicable) Check if air, fuel, ventilation filters are updated Engine air filter Fuel filter Combination/dust filter (if applicable) Activated charcoal filter (if applicable) -------------------------

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Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles
At 143,000 miles Check integrity of engine, mechanical components Perform compression test (hot and cold) Perform leak down test (hot and cold) Check spark plugs Exhaust system hangers and leaks Check for damaged/worn drivetrain parts Front wheel bearing play Rear wheel bearing play Axle joint play Flexible discs Tie rod and drag link joints Check for updates performed Recalls and Service Campaigns -------------------------------

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Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs
The composition of exhaust emissions is influenced not only by the special emission control equipment, but also by various engine components and their adjustments. Therefore, emission system maintenance must include these engine components. Some maintenance jobs are actually only tests. They are important however, because they allow early detection of discrepancies which can later lead to increased exhaust emissions. It is generally less expensive to have such items adjusted immediately rather than allowing them to contribute to costly repairs. The maintenance intervals have been determined so that the vehicle, under normal conditions, should operate properly between services. 0101 Engine oil and filter change Change the engine oil and oil filter every 13,000 miles. If oil consumption should increase, determine the cause and take necessary corrective steps. Reset the Maintenance System counter. 0980 Replace air filter element Under normal dust conditions, replace air filter element approximately every 52,000 miles or 4 years. Clean air filter cover and housing prior to removal of air filter element. 0780 Replace fuel filter Replace the fuel filter approximately every 65,000 miles or 5 years. 1351 Check engine poly-V-belt condition The poly-V-belt is subject to wear and aging. It must be checked for cracks and wear at every B-service. Replace poly-Vbelt if necessary. 1580 Replace spark plugs Spark plugs are subject to electrode erosion and must be replaced according to schedule on page 70, or more frequently as may be required when subject to severe operating conditions.

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