Regular check-ups
To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is recommended that you perform the following tasks on a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is refueled).
CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. See the procedure described in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under- standing Your Instrument Panel section or under En- gine Oil in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
• Inspect wiper blade condition. • Check operation of lighting systems. • Inspect tires for unusual wear, damage, and pressure
(at least every 14 days).
• Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.) - check for leaks.
Once a Month
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.
Additional Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance items should be performed during the scheduled maintenance nearest the time elapsed and/or distance shown. Follow the interval that occurs first.
Every 2 years: • Inspect body for paint damage. • Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage
and corrosion. At approximately every 50,000 mi (80 000 km) or 4 years: • Check condition of driveshaft flex discs. • Retighten locking bolts for steering (observe torque). At approximately every 60,000 mi (96 000 km) or 4 years: • Replace fuel filter. • Replace air cleaner filter element.
At approximately 80,000 mi (128 000 km): • Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Use the recommended automatic transmission fluid. After this change it is filled for life. The manual transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
At approximately every 100,000 mi (160 000 km) or 5 years: • Replace spark plugs. Every 100,000 mi (160 000 km) or 5 years: • Replace engine coolant using coolant approved to MB
325.0, such as Valvoline GO5, or an equivalent ex- tended life coolant.
WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a maintenance service, take your vehicle to a compe- tent technician.
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