0 - 8 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE VA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued) MAINTENANCE - WITH ASSYST MAINTENANCE COMPUTER ASSYST provides information on the best possible timing for maintenance work. Replace the coolant every five years or 100,000 miles. Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replace- ment The dust filter and the tailgate interior filter are to be renewed during routine maintenance service. If operating conditions are dusty, these filters should be renewed more frequently. NOTE: The engine manufacturer strongly recom- mends the use of synthetic engine oils, such as T Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT At the minimum, change the engine oil and oil fil- ter once a year even if the vehicle mileage per year is extremely low. For standard oil service schedules refer to the chapter oil service and maintenance ser- vice. Once a Year Select the viscosity of the engine oil (SAE classes) according to the outside air temperature. Only use engine oil approved by DaimlerChrysler Corporation if following the ASSYST system guide- lines. If the fuel used has a sulphur content exceeding 0.05% by weight, the service intervals should be split in half.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be indicated in the multi-function display with the wrench icon symbol displayed in km/miles or days. One wrench icon showing indicates Oil Service is necessary. Two wrench icons showing indicates Mainte- nance Service is necessary displayed in km/miles or days. If the display shows the number of days, a clock symbol will also appear in the multi-function display. You should have the maintenance performed within the stated period/distance. The service indicator should be reset after an oil service and/or maintenance service has been per- formed. SCOPE OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE Oil Service Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as necessary. If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause as a separate order. Power-assisted steering Lubrication work: Trailer tow hitch (original equipment) Maintenance ASSYST maintenance computer reset Function check Signalling system, warning and indicator lamps Headlamps, exterior lighting Windshield wipers, windshield washer system Check for leaks and damage. Check for abrasion points and ensure that lines are correctly routed!
All lines and hoses, sensor cables Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts, rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock absorbers Check fluid levels for the following systems, correct as necessary. REGULAR CHECK-UPS To maintain the safe operation of the vehicle, it is recommended that the following tasks be performed on a regular basis (i.e. weekly or whenever the vehi- cle is refueled). Check: Engine oil level Brake system, clutch mechanism fluid level Battery acid level Windshield washer system and headlamp clean- ing system fluid level Mechanical assemblies (e. g.
engine, transmis- sion, etc.) check for leaks Condition of tires and tires pressures All exterior lights SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS If bodies built by manufacturers other than DaimlerChrysler Corporation are fitted to the vehi- cle, the maintenance requirements and lubrication intervals specified by the body manufacturer must be adhered to, in addition to all standard maintenance requirements. Brake Fluid Only use brake fluids approved by the manufac- turer (DOT 4 plus). Coolant Corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration in the coolant should be checked before the onset of winter (once year in countries with high prevailing temper- atures). NOTE:
Should there be a loss of fluid which cannot be explained by regular use, trace and eliminate the cause.