Below is the list of Flexible Service Schedule (FSS) codes to give a description of what each one is.
Service 1 – Display in instrument cluster
- Check brake pads for thickness front/rear.
- Check condition of brake discs front/rear.
Service 2 – Every 60,000 Miles or 4 Years
Engine compartment:
- Replace air-cleaner insert.
Service 3 – Every 30,000 Miles or 2 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace combination filter.
- Replace compressor poly-V-belt (E55 AMG only).
Service 4 – Every 30,000 Miles or 2 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace dust filter.
Service 5 - Every 60.000 Miles or 5 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace fuel filter.
Service 6 – Every 60,000 Miles or 5 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace activated charcoal filter.
Service 7 – Every 100,000 Miles or 5 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace spark plugs.
Service 8 – 150,000 Miles or 15 Years
Engine Compartment
- Replace coolant.
(WSC recommendation is to stick to the previous 4 year change intervals on coolant changes)
Service 9 – Every 2 years
Underside of Vehicle
- Chassis and load-bearing body components: Check for damage and corrosion.
Engine Compartment
- Replace brake fluid.
Service 10 – Every 5 Years
Passenger Compartment
- Sliding/pop-up roof: Clean slide rails and slide shoes.
Service 11 – Due at every service
Passenger Compartment
- Panorama sliding roof: Clean and lubricate guide mechanism.
Service 12
Engine Compartment
- Engine oil and filter change
Service 13
Engine Compartment
Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary. If there is a loss of fluid,
determine cause and perform repair with separate work order.
- Brake system.
- Power steering.
- Windshield washer system.
- Check catch and safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation.
- Check auxiliary battery condition.
Interior
Function check
- Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting.
- Windshield wipers, washer system, headlamp cleaning system.
- Reset service indicator in instrument cluster.
Wheels and Brakes
- Inspect tires for damage and splits, measure thread depth.
- Check thickness of brake pads (remove 1 front wheel at service 13)
- Correct tire inflation pressure (incl. spare tire)
Trunk
- Check main battery condition
Service 14
Engine Compartment
Leakage – Major components
Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary.
If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order
- Brake system.
- Power steering.
- Windshield washer system.
- Check catch and safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation.
- Check auxiliary battery condition.
- Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components. In the event of
leakage, determine cause and perform repairs on separate work order.
Interior
Function check
- Check parking brake (function test only)
- Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting.
- Windshield wipers, washer system, headlamp cleaning system.
- Check safety belts and buckles for signs of external damage and function
- Reset service indicator in instrument cluster.
Wheels and Brakes
- Inspect tires for damage and splits, measure thread depth.
- Check thickness of brake pads (remove 1 front wheel at service 13)
- Correct tire inflation pressure (incl. spare tire)
Underside of Vehicle
- Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components. In the event of
leakage, determine cause and perform repairs on separate work order. - Check front axle joints for play, check rubber boots.
- Inspect condition of flexible discs.
- Inspect play of tie rod and drag link joints, inspect rubber boots.
Trunk
- Check main battery condition
