To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
Reset
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The Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 features an engine oil-life tracking system as part of the car’s computer. The computer monitors driving habits and engine conditions to determine when the oil needs to be changed. The control panel displays a reminder when the car needs an oil change. In order for the computer system to work correctly to predict the next oil change, reset the light following an oil service.
1. Insert the key in the ignition. Turn the key to position “2.”
2. Press the adjust button twice within one second. The adjust button is located below the speedometer.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Press and hold the adjust button. Turn the ignition to position “2.”
5.Release the adjust button after a signal sounds and the service indicator resets visibly.
Turn the car on. Wait about a minute for the computer to get to normal.
press and hold the travel mile reset button. Hold it untill an ! in a triangle appears. then your maintanance info will pop up. select the item to reset. and tap the side button on the wand atached to the stearing wheel. this button is what you use to browse through your computer. press the button once it will say “reset” press and hold it the second time and it will say reset, hold for 5 seconds or so and it will show a check mark next to “reset” confirming it has reset.
To reset the oil service light, use the following procedure:
1. With the ignition in the off position, press the brake and accelerator pedals.
2. For keyed vehicles, turn the key to the accessory position; for pushbutton start vehicles, press the Start/Stop button once quickly. Do not start the engine.
3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.
4. “Engine Oil Change Due Next Service” and the oil service light will display.
5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
Normal Maintenance
Under what Ford terms “normal” conditions, oil changes will occur at a maximum of every 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) or 12 months. Other services to be performed at every oil change include:
• Rotate tires.
• Inspect wheels and related components for noise, wear, looseness or drag.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system for strength; inspect cooling system hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect half-shaft boots.
• Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends and U-joints if equipped with grease fittings.
• Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped).