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A - Service Schedule



A - Service
First A-Service at 10,000 miles or 1 year then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Interior
- Reset maintenance counter in instrument cluster.
- Function Check:
Audible warning system.
Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting.
Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals.
Front and rear lamps.
Windshield wipers, rear window wiper, windshield/rear window washer.
Headlamp cleaning system.
Check Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit.

Wheels, Brakes
- Check front brake pads for lining thickness (remove 1 front wheel)
- Correct tire inflation pressure.
- Inspect tires for damage and condition.

Engine Compartment
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges of engine hood for proper operation.
- Engine oil and filter change.
- Check and correct fluid level:
Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection. (Engine 275 main circuit)
Brake system.
Battery: Check condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.
Windshield washer system.

Vehicle Front/Rear
- Check wiper blade condition.

Trunk
- Battery: Check condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.
- Check trunk lighting