Mercedes-benz 2004 ML 500 User Manual

ML 350ML 500

10IntroductionOperator’s Manual왔 Operator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully

100Controls in detailSeatsFolding down the backrest1 Lock button왘 Close cup holder (컄 page 167) and ashtray (컄 page 169) in rear center console (컄 pag

101Controls in detailSeats왘 Close cup holder in rear center console (컄 page 167).왘 Move front seats forward. Manual seat (컄 page 35) or power seat (컄

102Controls in detailSeatsResetting rear seat왘 Pull down on seat bench until it locks into place.왘 Pull lock button 1 (컄 page 100) up and unfold backr

103Controls in detailSeats왘 Attach belt at hook and loop velcro strip 4 (컄 page 102) on underside of seat.5 Backrest release6 Seat release왘 Fold seat

104Controls in detailSeatsRemoving single seat1 Hook2 Tensioner3 Hook and loop velcro strip4 Release lever왘 Lift tensioner 2 upward to a horizon-tal p

105Controls in detailMemory function*왔 Memory function*With the memory button you can store up to three different settings for the driver- and passeng

106Controls in detailMemory function*Storing parking position왘 Stop the vehicle.왘 Switch on ignition (if not already on).왘 Press button 2.The passenge

107Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor notes on how to switch on the head-lamps (컄 page 48) and use the turn signals (컄 page 49), see the “Getting

108Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp modeThe low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the combination switch. For

109Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp modeCanada only:왘 Turn combination switch to position M or U.When the engine is running, the low bea

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be e

110Controls in detailLighting왘 Stop the vehicle.왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up.왘 Turn combin

111Controls in detailLightingFog lampsThe switch is located on the upper center console.1 Front fog lamps2 Indicator lamp3 Front fog lamps and rear fo

112Controls in detailLightingHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher can be activa-ted with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated

113Controls in detailLightingAutomatic controlActivating automatic control왘 Bring the rocker switch to center position 4.Interior lamps (except cargo

114Controls in detailLighting왘 Press on upper part 5 of rocker switch again.The rear interior lighting goes off.If the switch is pressed while the rea

115Controls in detailLightingSwitching on continuous cargo compartment lamp왘 Slide the switch to position 2.The cargo compartment lamp is switched on

116Controls in detailInstrument cluster왔 Instrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” sectio

117Controls in detailInstrument clusterCoolant temperature gaugeUnder normal driving conditions, the cool-ant temperature may rise to 248°F (120°C). T

118Controls in detailInstrument clusterResetting trip odometer왘 Press the left knob 1 (컄 page 116) re-peatedly until you see the trip odome-ter displa

119Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionInformation on driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting star

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Service Booklet describes all the nec-essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular inter

120Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionOne-touch gearshiftingEven with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear s

121Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by press

122Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever positionEffectì Park positionGear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. P

123Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionAccelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less throttle Earlie

124Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionTowing a trailerIf you tow a trailer, note the following points:앫 Manually shift to a lower gear range (4,

125Controls in detailTransmission control – LOW RANGE mode왔 Transmission control – LOW RANGE modeIn the following situations you should switch to LOW

126Controls in detailGood visibility왔 Good visibilityInformation on the windshield wipers (컄 page 49) and for setting the rear view mirrors (컄 page 40

127Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating1 Button2 Indicator lamp왘 Press button 1.Indicator lamp 2 comes on.Deactivating왘 Press button 1 again.In

128Controls in detailGood visibility왘 Engage reverse gear R.The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves automatically to the stored parking pos

129Controls in detailGood visibilityFolding in왘 Briefly press button 1 (컄 page 127).The mirrors fold in.Folding out왘 Briefly press button 2.The mirror

13IntroductionOperator’s ManualChange of address or ownershipIf you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in th

130Controls in detailGood visibilityIntermittent wipingWindshield wipers without rain sensor*At speeds of approximately 105 mph (170 km/h) the wiper s

131Controls in detailGood visibilityHeadlamp cleaning system*The button is located on the right side of the dashboard.Headlamp washer button왘 Switch o

132Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visorThe sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.1 Mirror cover2 Mounting왘 Swing sun visors down w

133Controls in detailGood visibilityRear window defrosterThe rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimu

134Controls in detailAutomatic climate control왔 Automatic climate control

135Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAutomatic climate control panel in the frontItem1 Thumbwheel for center air vent2 Center air vent, adjus

136Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlThe automatic climate control is operatio-nal whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climat

137Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAutomatic modeSwitching on왘 Briefly press button U (컄 page 135).The indicator lamp comes on. The tem-pe

138Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting air distribution왘 Turn air distribution control 8 (컄 page 135) to one the following symbols:Wi

139Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlActivating왘 Press button Ä (컄 page 135).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.Deactivating왘 Press bu

14IntroductionOperator’s ManualWarning! GThis Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks

140Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlResidual heat and ventilationWith the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventila

141Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlRear passenger compartment ventila-tion and rear automatic climate controlDeactivatingFor an improved co

142Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting air distribution왘 Press upper part of button Ô.Air is directed upwards.왘 Press lower part of b

143Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlCenter air ventsOpening 왘 Turn thumbwheel for center air vent 1 (컄 page 135) upward to position h.Closin

144Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsOpening and closing the side windowsThe side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switc

145Controls in detailPower windowsOpening the windows왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol k to the resistance point.The corresponding window will move

146Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing power windowsThe power window must be resynchroni-zed each time앫 after the battery has been discon-nec

147Controls in detailPower windowsClosing the windows왘 Press and hold the lower part of switches 1 or 2.The corresponding window will move upwards unt

148Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*왔 Sliding/pop-up roof*Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roofThe sliding/pop-up roof can be opened and cl

149Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33).Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roo

15IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

150Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with

151Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speed2 Set current or lower speed3 Cancel cruise control4 Resume at last set speedSetting

152Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the de-sired speed is rea

153Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic system* (Parking assist)The Parktronic system assists the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually

154Controls in detailDriving systemsMonitoring reach of sensorsThe sensors must be free of dirt, ice and snow or they will be unable to function prope

155Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning indicatorsThe warning indicators show the distance between the sensor and the obstacle. The warning indica

156Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching Parktronic system on/offYou can switch Parktronic system off manually.The switch is located on the lower

157Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingLoading instructionsThe gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare whee

158Controls in detailLoadingFor additional safety when transporting cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied, fasten the outer seat belts crosswise i

159Controls in detailLoadingHooksFour hooks located on the rear compart-ment trim panels, two on each side.HooksUse the hooks to secure light weight i

16IntroductionSymbols왔 SymbolsThe following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:* Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since sta

160Controls in detailLoading왘 One after the other, press the two mounting hooks 2 inward against the spring pressure and turn them.The mounting hooks

161Controls in detailLoadingRemoving partition net왘 Lift tensioner 3 upward to a horizon-tal position to release tensioning of the strap.왘 Disengage t

162Controls in detailLoadingInstalling blind왘 Place left side of blind in left mount.왘 Position right side of blind over right mount.왘 Push button 3,

163Controls in detailLoadingInstalling cargo floor plates1 Opening2 Pins3 Attachment opening4 Latch왘 Grip into opening 1 and guide pins 2 into attachm

164Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Glove box1 Glove box lid release2 Glove box lidOpening the glove box왘 Gra

165Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening the storage compartment 왘 Press the lock cylinder in and pull stor-age compartment out using handle 2.Clos

166Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening the storage compartment in front of armrest왘 Slide the cover 3 rearward.The storage compartment below con-

167Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder in front of armrestOpening the cup holder왘 Slide cover rearward (컄 page 166).왘 Fold the cup holder forw

168Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtrays and cigarette lighter Ashtray and cigarette lighter in the front center console1 Ashtray2 Cigarette light

169Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter왘 Switch on the ignition.왘 Push in cigarette lighter 2 (컄 page 168).The cigarette lighter will po

17IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

170Controls in detailUseful featuresElectrical outletElectrical outletOne outlet is located in the front passen-ger footwell and another on the right-

171Controls in detailUseful featuresYou can take and place telephone calls using the MCS unit.See separate instruction manual for infor-mation on how

172Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of respon

173Controls in detailUseful featuresEmergency callsAn emergency call is initiated automatical-ly:앫 following an accident in which the emergency tensio

174Controls in detailUseful featuresOnce the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message EMER

175Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover will open.왘 Press SOS

176Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED appears in the MCS dis-play.

177Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡1 Cover2 Information button ¡왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover will open.왘 Press and hold t

178Controls in detailUseful featuresFor more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to

179Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and no other ke

18IntroductionProblems with your vehicle왔 Problems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be

180Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature.Stolen vehicle tracking s

181Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote control integrated into the overhead control panel1 Hand-held remote control trans-mitter (not part of the

182Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the in-tegrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on ignition.Step 2:왘 If you have previo

183Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 5:왘 When the indicator lamp 6 flashes rapidly, release both buttons.Step 6:왘 Press and hold the just-trained

184Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 9:왘 Press “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit.The “training light” is activated.You h

185Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 4:왘 Continue to press and hold the inte-grated signal transmitter button (3, 4 or 5) while you press and re-p

186Controls in detailUseful featuresTrip computer*The trip computer is located in the overhead console.1 RESET2 MODE3 DisplaySwitching on the trip com

187Controls in detailUseful featuresCompassThe compass displays the direction the ve-hicle is traveling. The display 3 will show you N, NE, E, SE, S,

188Controls in detailUseful featuresSetting the compass zone왘 Determine the geographical point of the vehicle with the aid of the zone maps.왘 Switch o

189Controls in detailUseful featuresStop watch왘 Press MODE 2 (컄 page 186) repeat-edly until the stop watch display ap-pears in the trip computer displ

19IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

190Controls in detailUseful featuresCountry왘 Press MODE 2 (컄 page 186) repeat-edly until the country display appears in the trip computer display 3.왘

191OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

192OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)왔In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for yo

193OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

194OperationDriving instructionsBrakesTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advis

195OperationDriving instructionsInstall only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz.After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on f

196OperationDriving instructionsParking TiresTread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread

197OperationDriving instructionsThe tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.Specified tire pressures must be main-tained. This a

198OperationDriving instructionsTire speed ratingRegardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-dent driving speeds

199OperationDriving instructionsRoad salts and chemicals can adversely af-fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produ

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200OperationDriving instructionsStanding water Off-road drivingRead this chapter carefully before you be-gin off-road travel.Familiarize yourself with

201OperationDriving instructionsSpecial driving features for off-road drivingThe following driving features are available for specific kind of operati

202OperationDriving instructionsRims앫 Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage the tire beads. For this reason, check and, if neces

203OperationDriving instructionsThe 4-ETS recognizes the situation and limits the torque for the front wheels by braking them. Simultaneously the torq

204OperationDriving instructions앫 Switch off the exterior lamps as well as the climate control.앫 Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission (컄

205OperationDriving instructions앫 Check the vehicle clearance before crossing obstacles.앫 Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission (컄 page 12

206OperationDriving instructionsOff-road driving increases strain on the vehicle.We recommend that you inspect the vehi-cle for possible damage after

207OperationDriving instructionsTrailer hitches앫 Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-proved for your vehicle.For information on availability and

208OperationDriving instructionsLoading a trailer앫 When loading a trailer, you should ob-serve that neither the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR are exce

209OperationDriving instructionsTowing a trailerThere are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailer towing. M

21At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterCenter consoleOverhead control panel

210OperationDriving instructions앫 The vehicle and trailer combination is heavier, and therefore is limited in ac-celeration and climbing ability, and

211OperationDriving instructionsPassenger compartment Driving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If

212OperationDriving instructionsTelephones and two-way radiosRadio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit should only be

213OperationDriving instructionscarried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service Booklet.Cool

214OperationAt the gas station왔 At the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the left-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Lock

215OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right.You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened.왘 Close the fuel filler

216OperationAt the gas stationEngine oil levelMore information on engine oil see “Engine oil” (컄 page 218).Vehicle lightingCheck function and cleanlin

217OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpening1 Release lever왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards.The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro-trudes

218OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1 ft (30 cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Check to make sure

219OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level via displayWhen checking the oil level the vehicle must앫 be parked on level ground앫 be at norm

22At a glanceCockpit왔 Cockpit

220OperationEngine compartmentThe display ------ flashes in the speedometer display, if a proper oil level check cannot be performed.왘 If engine is at

221OperationEngine compartment왘 If necessary, add engine oil.For adding engine oil see (컄 page 221).More information on engine oil can be found in the

222OperationEngine compartment왘 Screw filler cap 2 back on filler neck.More information on engine oil can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄

223OperationEngine compartment1 Cap2 COLD LEVEL markThe coolant level should reach the COLD LEVEL mark 2 in the reservoir.왘 Using a rag, turn the cap

224OperationEngine compartmentBatteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the prefe

225OperationEngine compartmentMore information can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 307).Warning! GWasher solvent/antifreeze is highly

226OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims and

227OperationTires and wheelsLife of tireThe service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to:앫 Driving style앫 Tir

228OperationTires and wheelsTire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when

229OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GHave the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a tor

23At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Hood lock release 2172 Parking brake pedal 533 Parking brake release 534 Left cup holder 1665 Combination switch앫 Exter

230OperationWinter driving왔 Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

231OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heater.The electrical cable may be installed at your authorize

232OperationMaintenance왔 MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in

233OperationMaintenanceService term exceededIf you have exceeded the suggested ser-vice term:앫 the 9 or ½ symbol appears in the display 2 for 30 secon

234OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying exte

235OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

236OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the in

237OperationVehicle careCleaning the Parktronic* system sensors1 Parktronic system sensors왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz appro

238OperationVehicle careLight alloy wheelsMercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.If possible,

239OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that has the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) m

24At a glanceInstrument cluster왔 Instrument cluster

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241Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing bulbsReplacing wiper

242Practical hintsWhat to do if …왔 What to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light u

243Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution7 The indicator lamp comes on. A BabySmartTM1 child seat is installed on the

244Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionÉ The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving.There is insufficient br

245Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionÉ- The red brake warning lamp comes on in addition to the yel-low ABS malfun

246Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution¿ The yellow BAS/ESP malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while driving.The

247Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution¿ The yellow BAS/ESP malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while driving.The

248Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution? The yellow “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp comes on while drivin

249Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution/ The yellow coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running.The co

25At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 Gauge forCoolant tempera-ture117Outside tempera-ture118Fuel reserve warning lamp2522 Knob forActivating inst

250Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning! GDriving when your engine is badly overheat-ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine c

251Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionv The yellow 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp comes on steady while driving.The ESP is

252Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution{ The yellow ETS malfunction indi-cator lamp comes on while driv-ing.4-ETS h

253Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution: The yellow warning lamp flashes after starting the engine or while driving

254Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution# The red charge indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running.The batt

255Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution1 The red SRS indicator lamp lights up while driving.There is a malfunction

256Practical hintsWhat to do if …Additional indicators in the speedome-ter displayDisplay Possible cause Suggested solution9 Perform minor service (A)

257Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왔 Where will I find ...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is stored in the liftgate.왘 Open and fold down panel 1.

258Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?1 Vehicle jack2 Wheel bolt wrench3 Screwdriver4 Interchangeable slotScrewdriver 3 is placed inside the wheel-b

259Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Spare wheel (space-saver tire)Use the spare wheel only temporarily, while observing the following restrictions

26At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page5 Photo sensor(adjusts the brightness of the digital displays located in 1, 4 and 8)6 Right indicator lamps wi

260Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?5 Bayonet lock왘 Turn the bayonet lock 5 90° to the left.왘 Pull off bayonet lock 5.왘 Remove the spare wheel cov

261Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleUnlocking the driver’s doorIf you are unabl

262Practical hintsUnlocking/ locking in an emergencyLocking the vehicleIf you are unable to lock the vehicle with the remote control, lock it with the

263Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왘 Pull off battery cover 2 in direction of arrow.왘 Remove the batteries.왘 Using a lint-free cloth,

264Practical hintsUnlocking/ locking in an emergencyManually unlocking the transmission gear selector leverIn the case of power failure the transmis-s

265Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencySliding/pop-up roof*You can open or close the sliding/pop-up roof ma

266Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왔 Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential

267Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating.앫 S

268Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lampsReplacing low beam bulbs1 Low beam halogen or Bi-Xenon* head-lamp cover with locking t

269Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam bulbs 1 High beam headlamp cover with lock-ing tab왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Open the hood (컄 page 217).왘 Tw

27At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Air vents, automatic climate control1422 MCS, see separate operating instructions3 Aut

270Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Align headlamp cover and click into place.Fog lamp bulbs1 Fog lamp왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Use a suitable object (

271Practical hintsReplacing bulbs7 Tabs왘 Squeeze tabs 7 together and remove bulb holder.왘 Gently push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remo

272Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Insert reflector from the left so that it engages on the right.왘 Position tabs of cover in slots and rein-stall cov

273Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesRemoving왘 Fold the wiper arm forward.왘 Turn wiper blade at a right angle to wip-er arm

274Practical hintsFlat tire왔 Flat tireMounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a har

275Practical hintsFlat tire왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack

276Practical hintsFlat tireRemoving the wheel왘 Unscrew and remove all wheel bolts.왘 Remove the remaining bolts.왘 Grip the wheel from the sides and re-

277Practical hintsFlat tire1-5 Wheel bolts왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-ed (1 to 5), until all bol

278Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.1 Negative terminal2 Positive terminalWarning

279Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lever to position P.왘 Turn off all electrical c

28At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Ashtray with cigarette lighter1682 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission463 Power window swit

280Practical hintsBatteryBatteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain

281Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another v

282Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment.왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.왘 Turn off

283Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using

284Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning! GIf circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if:

285Practical hintsTowing the vehicleFront towing eyeThe front towing eye is located on the pas-senger side below the bumper.1 Towing eyeRear towing ey

286Practical hintsTowing the vehicleVehicles with sport package*1 Cover2 Towing eyeTo remove cover:왘 Grip cover 1 at bottom and securely pull out.To r

287Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesThe fuse chart is printed on the corre-sponding fuse box cover. The amperages of the fuses are also indicated there.Fuse

288Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwellThe auxiliary fuse box is located in the front passenger compartment.1 Lock2 Cove

289Technical dataSpare parts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain Dimensi

29At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Front left interior lighting 1122 Signal transmitter buttons for garage door ope

290Technical dataSpare parts service왔The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Spare parts serviceAll author

291Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the “warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty I

292Technical dataIdentification labels왔 Identification labels1 Certification label and Paintwork num-ber2 Engine number (engraved on engine)3 VIN, vis

293Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt drive왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive1 Automatic belt tensioner2 Power steering pump3 Air conditioning compressor4

294Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel ML 350 (163.1571)1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck

295Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tiresUse only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved

296Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheelModel ML 350, ML 500Rim 4Jx18 H2 ET0Wheel offset 0 in (0 mm)Space-saver tire T155/90 D18 113M11Must not be u

297Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel ML 350 ML 500Generator (alternator) 14 V/120 A 14 V/150 AStarter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7

298Technical dataMain Dimensions왔 Main DimensionsModel ML 350, ML 500Overall vehicle length 182.6 in (4638 mm)Overall vehicle width 83.7 in (2126 mm)O

299Technical dataWeights왔 WeightsRoof load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)

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300Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective lubricants must m

301Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Cooling system approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Anticorr

302Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use o

303Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirementsUse only premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439:앫 Th

304Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are

305Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo-

306Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantityModel Approx. freeze protection– 35°F (– 37°C) – 49°F (– 45°C)ML 350

307Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleanin

308Technical dataConsumer information왔 Consumer informationThis has been prepared as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49, C

309Technical dataConsumer informationTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the gene

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311Technical termsABS(Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.BabySmar

312Technical termsEngine oil viscosityMeasurement for the inner friction (vis-cosity) of the oil at different tempera-tures. The higher the temperatur

313Technical termsGVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)This is the maximum permissible vehi-cle weight. It is indicated on certifica-tion label located on

314Technical termsPoly-V-belt driveDrives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power trainCollective term designating a

315Technical termsTele Aid System*(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man

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317IndexAABS 25, 76, 311ABS control 76LOW RANGE mode 77Malfunction indicator lamp 242Warning lamp 242Accelerator position, automatic transmission 123A

318IndexAir conditioning refrigerant 302Air outletsAutomatic climate control 142Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 227Air recirculation mode 138

319IndexRear passenger compartment 141Rear window defroster 133Residual heat utilization 140Residual ventilation 140Switching off 137Switching on 137A

32Getting startedUnlocking왔The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners

320IndexBulbs, replacing 266Additional turn signals 266Backup lamps 267Brake lamps 267Fog lamps 266Front fog lamp 270Front lamps 266High beam 266High

321IndexChartFuses 287CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 248CheckingCoolant level 215, 222Oil level 218Tire inflate pressure 216Vehicle lighting

322IndexCoolant 222, 304Adding 223Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 304Checking level 222Indicator lamp 249Temperature 213Temperature gauge 117Coolant

323IndexDisplay messagesError 256Service indicator (FSS) 256StArt 256DisplaysMessages 219Service indicator 232Distance remaining 189Door entry lamps 1

324IndexEmergency callsInitiating an emergency call 175With Tele Aid* 173Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 124Emergency operationsClosing sliding/p

325IndexFFastening the seat belts 42Fine adjustmentCruise control 152First aid kit 257Flat tire 274Lowering the vehicle 276Mounting the spare wheel 27

326IndexGear range 312Automatic transmission 121Limiting 121Shifting into optimal 120Gear range limitCanceling 120Gear selector leverCleaning 238Posit

327IndexIIdentification labels 292Certification label 292Vehicle identification number (VIN) 292Ignition 33Immobilizer 83Activating 54, 83Deactivating

328IndexKKeyGlobal locking 89Global unlocking 89Loss of 90Positions in steering lock 33Remote control with folding key 88Unlocking liftgate 89Unlockin

329IndexLighting 107Automatic headlamp mode 108Cargo compartment 114Combination switch 110Daytime running lamp mode 109Door entry lamps 113Front fog l

33Getting startedUnlockingSteering lock positions0 For removing keyThe steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary

330IndexManual seatAdjusting 35Adjusting backrest tilt 36Adjusting head restraint height 36Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39Seat fore and aft adjus

331IndexOilAdding 221Consumption 218Dipstick 218Oil dipstick 221Viscosity 312One-touch gearshifting 120Canceling gear range limit 120Downshifting 120U

332IndexPartition net* 159Engaging 159Removing 161Tightening 160Parts see Spare parts servicePassenger compartment 211Interior lighting 112Passenger f

333IndexReading lamps 114Rear automatic climate control 141Adjusting air volume and air distribu-tion manually 141Automatic mode 141Rear bench seatFol

334IndexRemote door unlockWith Tele Aid* 179Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 314RemovingVehicle battery 279Wheel 276Wiper blades 273Removing spare wheel 259

335IndexSeat belts 64Cleaning 238Fastening 42Height adjustment 45Proper use of 44, 66Safety guidelines 62Warning lamp 253Seat heater*Switching off 98S

336IndexSide windows 144Automatic closing 145Automatic opening 145Cleaning 237Closing 145Closing fully (Express-close) 145Opening 145Opening and closi

337IndexSun visor 132Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 314Switching offAutomatic climate control 137ESP 81Hazard warning flasher 112Headlamps 54Rapi

338IndexTele Aid* 171Emergency calls 173Information 177Initiating an emergency call manually 175Remote door unlock 179Roadside assistance 175Stolen ve

339IndexTraction 308, 315TrailerAttaching 208Loading 208Towing 209Trailer hitches 207Trailer towing 206Attaching a trailer 208Checking weights 208Elec

34Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsThe seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.Warning! GAl

340IndexUseful features 164Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 168Cup holder 166Electrical outlet 170Garage door opener 180Interior storage spaces 164Progr

341IndexWear pattern (tires) 228Weights 299Wheel bolt wrench 258Wheel changeTightening torque 277WheelsRotating 228Window curtain airbags 64Windows se

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35Getting startedAdjustingManual seat adjustment1 Seat fore and aft adjustment2 Backrest tilt3 Seat heightSeat fore and aft adjustment왘 Lift handle 1.

36Getting startedAdjustingSeat backrest tilt왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back-ward until your hands are slightly ang-led when holding the steering wh

37Getting startedAdjustingHead restraint tiltManually adjust the angle of the head restraint.왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cu

38Getting startedAdjustingSeat cushion tilt왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.Seat

39Getting startedAdjustingHead restraint tiltManually adjust the angle of the head restraint.왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cu

ContentsSafety and Security... 57Occupant safety... 58Airbags ...

40Getting startedAdjustingMirrorsAdjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffi

41Getting startedAdjustingThe buttons are on the lower part of the center console.1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror2 Passenger-side exterior r

42Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or car

43Getting startedDriving1 Latch plate2 Buckle3 Release button4 Seat belt outletA child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased

44Getting startedDriving왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt outlet 4.왘 Place the belt over your shoulder.왘 Push latch plate 1 into bu

45Getting startedDrivingSeat belt height adjustmentSeat belt height can be adjusted for the fol-lowing seats:앫 Driver’s seat앫 Passenger seat앫 Outer re

46Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park position with gear selector lever

47Getting startedDrivingStarting difficultiesIf the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:왘 Turn key in starter to positio

48Getting startedDrivingAfter a cold start, the automatic transmis-sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to r

49Getting startedDrivingHigh beam왘 Push the combination switch forward.The high beam indicator A in the instrument cluster comes on.More information c

ContentsTransmission control –LOW RANGE mode... 125Switching on LOW RANGE mode.. 125Switching off LOW RANGE mode . 125Goo

50Getting startedDrivingSwitching on windshield wipers왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.왘 Turn the wiper switch to the desired po-sition 1, 2 or

51Getting startedDrivingRear window wiperThe button is on the upper part on the cen-ter console.1 Intermittent wiping2 Indicator lamp3 Wiping with was

52Getting startedDrivingThe coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C)The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.왘 Stop the vehicle as

53Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

54Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the combination switch to 1 (컄 page 48).More information can be found in the “Contro

55Getting startedParking and locking왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 42).Allow the retractor to completely re-wind the seat belt by guidin

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57Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving and safety systemsAnti-theft systems

58Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왔 Occupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehic

59Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAirbagsWarning! GAirbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal (front air

ContentsOperation ... 191The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ... 192Driving instructions...

60Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Adjust the passenger seat as far as pos-sible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.앫 Occupants,

61Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyTo help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) occupants, espe-cially children, shou

62Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbagWhen you sell your vehicle, we strongly

63Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFront airbags1 Driver airbag2 Passenger front airbag3 Side impact airbagDriver and passenger front airbags are dep

64Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySide impact airbags, window curtain airbags1 Window curtain airbags2 Side impact airbag, rear3 Side impact airbag,

65Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAlways fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restraine

66Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GUSE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other

67Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device, seat belt force limiterThe seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency

68Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInfant and child restraint systemsUse only a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat

69Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GChildren 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized

ContentsOpening/closing in an emergency ... 265Sliding/pop-up roof*... 265Replacing bulbs ... 266Bul

70Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBabySmartTM airbag deactivation systemSpecial BabySmartTM1 compatible child seats, designed for use with the Merce

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInstallation of infant and child restraint system왘 Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat b

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyVehicle with third row seats*3 Anchorage rings for second row seats4 Anchorage rings for third row seats*This vehi

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear door window operation1 Switch for rear door window override왘 Slide the switch to the right.A dot

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFor more information on power windows, see the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 144).Warning! GActivate the ov

75Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing turn signal lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.1 Â buttonActiv

76Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systems왔 Driving and safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety s

77Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brak

78Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsFor more information, see “The yellow ABS warning lamp comes on while driving.” (컄 page 242).BASThe Bra

79Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systems4-ETSThe 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) improves vehicle’s ability to utilize avail-able traction

80Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsLOW RANGE 4-ETSDuring off-road driving, a special low range system for the 4-ETS is operational with tr

81Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsLOW RANGE – ESPDuring off-road driving, a special low range system for the ESP is operational with tran

82Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsThe switch is located in the upper center console.ESP on/off switch왘 Press upper half of the ESP switch

83Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activat

84Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsDisarming the alarm systemThe alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote con-trol. T

85Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensorWhen you lock your vehicle, the tow-away and glass breakage sens

86Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsVehicles without trip computerThe buttons are located in the overhead control panel.1 Switching off tow-away al

87Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory function*LightingInstrument clusterAutomatic transmissionTransmission control – LOW RANGE modeGoo

88Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왔In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to ope- rate the equipment ins

89Controls in detailLocking and unlockingUnlockingUnlocking the driver’s door and fuel filler flap왘 Press button Œ once.All turn signal lamps flash on

9Product information왔IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz pa

90Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLoss of remote control with folding keyIf you lose a remote control or the folding key, you should do the fol

91Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the liftgateOpening the liftgate from outsideA minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is required

92Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 To unlock the liftgate, move the catch 2 to the right.왘 Pull handle 1 down and swing liftgate upward.Closin

93Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the liftgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and t

94Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking from the insideYou can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the

95Controls in detailSeats왔 SeatsInformation on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 34).Removing and installing front

96Controls in detailSeatsInstalling head restraint왘 Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop.왘 Push button 1 and adjust head restraint to th

97Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing rear seat head restraintsRemoving rear seat head restraints왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posit

98Controls in detailSeats왘 Remove rear center head restraint (컄 page 96).왘 If necessary, remove cargo floor plates, see “Removing cargo floor plates”

99Controls in detailSeatsSwitching off rapid seat heating왘 Press lower switch position 2 again.Both red indicator lamps on the switch turn off.Rear se