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how to reset service message?

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#1 ·
i did my oil change last night, and the "Service A Overdue" message keeps coming up. anyone know how to rest this thing?

and what exactly does Service A consist of?

i haven't looked in my owners manual. don't know where it is...
thanks guys!
Aj
 
#3 ·
1 BAD BURB said:
i did my oil change last night, and the "Service A Overdue" message keeps coming up. anyone know how to rest this thing? Aj
Flexible Service System (FSS) reset instructions:

Following a completed A or B service the Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 10,000 miles (Canada: 15,000 km) and 365 days.

The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so:

Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.

To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button 3 or 4 on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears.

Press button 5 or 6 until the FSS indicator appears.

Press button 'R' on the instrument cluster for approximately 2 seconds.

The multifunction display will show the question:

'DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? - CONFIRM BY PRESSING R'

Press button 'R' on the instrument cluster again, and hold until a signal sounds. The message 'SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET' appears in the multifunction display.

The new service indicator is displayed with the reset distance of 10,000 miles (Canada 15,000 km).

1 BAD BURB said:
and what exactly does Service A consist of? Aj
Flexible Service System - A-Service
- Change engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp
wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
 
#6 ·
quick question. what is button 3, 4, 5, 6
and i assume the "R" button is the one i use to reset the mileage...

thanks guys!
Aj
 
#7 ·
i must be retarded... it did not work.
my mecahnic told me i need to go to a dealer, they use a scanner to remove the message....

anybody??? whats the buttons 3,4,5,6???

Aj
 
#8 ·
1 BAD BURB said:
i must be retarded... it did not work.
my mecahnic told me i need to go to a dealer, they use a scanner to remove the message....

anybody??? whats the buttons 3,4,5,6???

Aj
hey Aj you don't need to go to the dealer for this reset. just follow the instructions posted above ( read again ). check your owners manual. good luck
 
#9 ·
ok, i don't have my book though...

what is button 3 ,4 ,5 ,6???

and turning to steering lock position 2 is two clicks over on the key right?

i did this...nothing...

i just need to know those 4 button numbers, which ones they are...

thanks guys!
Aj

P.S im not normally this dumb
 
#12 ·
Awesome guys!!! thanks for the info! will try it tonight!
Aj