I have to reset the service interval mileage the way the book wants, but it didn't work. any one got ant suggestions? It IS possible that I didn't do it right. I read the instructions multiple times, and even tried AS I was reading them.

 

Try this.

Bazzle

 

Thanks Bazzle. Thats what my book says but for some reason did not work.

 

This works,

Resetting fss

1 Turn key to position 2.

2 Within 4 seconds press button 1 twice.

3 The present status for days or distance is displayed. Within 10 seconds turn key in steering lock to position 0.

4 Press and hold button 1, while turning key in steering lock to position 2 again. The present status for days or distance is displayed once more. Continue to hold button 1.

After aprox. 10 seconds a signal sounds, and the display shows 10,000 miles for aprox. 10 seconds.

5 Release button 1.

 

Get in the car and shut the door. It sounds strange but for some reason the drivers door may need to be closed. Now go through the steps...

 

E-Klasse, thanks I'll try that one

Squishy, those are the same as Bazzle, also the same as my book

 

It works for my car, done it several times.

You have to be fairly precise in the execution.

 

For button 1 I assume you mean the trip button on the dash ?
Thanks

 

Reset Instructions for all Mercedes models with FSS

Resetting Flexible Service System

Prior to resetting any flexible service systems, turn ignition key off. Close all doors and wait until all instrument displays are off. This may take up to 45 seconds or so.

Stage 1 Maintenance reminder

Model: 170 (SLK) only 6\1\97

1 Turn key to position 1

2 Press button on cluster between fuel gauge and speedometer and hold down

3 Turn key to position 2

4 After 10 seconds, a signal will sound and the maintenance indicator displays 7,500 miles

5 Release button



Stage 2 Basic Flexible Service Systems 1998

Stage 3 Advance Flexible Service Systems 1998

Engines: M-111 (4cyl) M112 (V-6) M113 (V-8) 104 (6cyl Twin cam) 119 (V-8) 120 (12 cyl) 606 (Diesel)

1 Turn electronic key in the steering lock position 2

2 Within 4 seconds, press button "O" twice

3 Note! The present status for days or distance is displayed.

Within 10 seconds, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 0

4 Press and hold down "O", while turning electronic key in steering lock to position 2. The present status for days or distances is displayed once more. Keep holding down button"O"

Note! After approx. 12 seconds a signal beep sounds and the display will show 10,000 miles or 15 000 km for other countries

5 Release button "O"

 

Thanks for all the input guys. I finally pulled my head out of my *** and realized button 1 is the left one on the guages, not on the key fob.