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B - Service Schedule



B - Service
First B Service at 20,000 miles or 2 years, then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Interior
- Reset maintenance counter in instrument cluster.
- Replace combination filter.
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 seat belts for damage and proper function.
Check Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit.
Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, Brakes
- Remove and mount wheels.
- Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear.
- Check condition and thickness of brake discs front/rear.
- Check tires for damage and condition.
- Measure and record tread depth.
- Correct tire inflation pressure.

Underside of Vehicle
- Leakage - Major components.
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components.

- Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots.
- Check condition of steering's mechanical components and rubber boots.

Engine Compartment
- Leakage - Major components.
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components.

- Check condition of poly-V-belt.
- 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.
Power steering.
Active Body Control
Windshield washer system.

Vehicle Front/Rear
- Check and correct headlamp setting.
- Check wiper blade condition.

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