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Service Indications



Service Indications

Regarding CBS, there are three different service indicators:
- Service need display (SBA) in the instrument cluster (base of speedometer)
- Check Control display in the instrument cluster (base of tachometer)
- CBS indicator in the Control Display

Service Need Display (SBA)
The Service Need Display is the evolution of the SIA4 Service Interval display. When KL1 5 is "ON," the Service Need Display appears under the speedometer in the instrument cluster for 10 seconds in the place where the fuel tank level is normally displayed.

The first line corresponds to the mileage dependent service items. It specifies the mileage when the next service is due. If the mileage is exceeded (service overdue), it appears with a minus sign.

The second line corresponds to the time dependent service items and is displayed by a clock symbol. It specifies the weeks/months/years when the next service is due. If the service is overdue, it appears with a minus sign.

The actual service item (with additional information) can be viewed in the Control Display.

Check Control Message
The CBS produces a Check Control message that indicates the brake lining wear at the front or rear axle. When the brake linings are worn, this is shown as follows:
^ The general brake warning lamp and the variable control lamp come on in the instrument cluster.
^ The variable control lamp shows the symbol of a car on a lifting platform.

A brief Check Control message appears: 'Service, see Vehicle menu." For more detailed information, the user can access the Control Display.

CBS Indicator in the Control Display

The Control Display provides additional information on service and maintenance procedures by selecting the '~OB data" menu.

After releasing the Controller or returning to the central position, the "On-board data" menu appears.

Turn the Controller to the left until the bottom left button is highlighted (vehicle symbol).

Confirm your selection by pressing the Controller.

The CBS menu appears with the service items.

The Control Display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures, as well as legally-mandated official inspections.

Now you will see a service road in the Control Display. The service and maintenance procedures are displayed in different colors:
- Green: No service is currently required
- Yellow: Service deadline is approaching
- Red: Service deadline has already passed

The service items highlighted in red with the highest priority appear in the bottom part of the display.

You can scroll through the list of service and maintenance procedures from top to bottom by turning the Controller from right to left. You can leave the list of service items by pressing the button with the Up arrow symbol.

The service and maintenance items are:
1. Engine oil
2. Front brake pads
3. Rear brake pads
4. Ventilation system microfilter
5. Brake fluid
6. Coolant
7. Spark plugs
8. Vehicle check
9. State Inspection
10. Emissions Inspection

To display the service and maintenance item information in the Control Display, turn the Controller to select the item and confirm your selection by pressing the Controller.

You can exit this menu by pressing the button with the arrow symbol at the bottom left. The lowest menu automatically closes after a short time (timeout) if you do not touch the controller In the same way, you can access the full text for each service item.