FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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US Service 1 - Every 10,000 Miles or 1 Year



US Service 1
At 10,000 mi or 1 year; then every 20,000 mi and 2 years

Engine Compartment
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges of 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
- Brake system
- Windshield washer system

Vehicle Front/Rear
- Check wiper blade condition
- Correct inflation pressure of spare tire (except ML63 AMG)

Wheels, brakes
- Check front/rear brake pads for lining thickness
- Correct tire inflation pressure
- Inspect tires for damage and splits, measure tread depth and record in mm

Interior
- Reset service indicator in instrument cluster

Function check
- Horn, warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
- Windshield wipers, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
- Check battery condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.