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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AGOperator’s Manual M-ClassOrder No. 6515 4243 13 Part No. 164 584 14 81 USA Edition C , 2006Ê0Mt.qÅË1645841481Operator’s Ma

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

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99Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsOff-road - 4-ETSWith the off-road driving program switched on (컄 page 248), the 4-ETS designed for off-road

Page 4 - Contents

100Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.ActivatingWith the SmartKe

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101Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe alarm system is armed after you have locked the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartK

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102Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsCanceling the alarmTo cancel the alarm:With the SmartKey왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.or왘 Press

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103Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsSwitching off the tow-away alarmTo prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alar

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104Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsCanceling tow-away alarmTo cancel the alarm after it has been triggered:With the SmartKey왘 Insert the SmartKey

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105Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory function*LightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionTransfer caseGood visibil

Page 10 - Introduction

106Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed in your vehicle

Page 11

107Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and

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108Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the d

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

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109Controls in detailLocking and unlockingRestoring to factory setting왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until batt

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110Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLoss of SmartKey or mechanical keyIf you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following:왘 Ha

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111Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

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112Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO*앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

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113Controls in detailLocking and unlocking앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the

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114Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSelective settingIf you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so w

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115Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief-ly to indicate that the Smar

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116Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking the vehicle1 Lock button at tailgate왘 Press the lock button at tailgate 1.or 왘 Press the lock button

Page 22 - At a glance

117Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the doors from the insideYou can open a locked door from the in-side. Open door only when conditions

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118Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the tailgateOpening the tailgate from the outsideA minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is requ

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

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119Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until tailgate begins to open.The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp in the

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120Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgateClosing the tailgate from the inside electrically*In vehicles with tailgate opening/clos

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121Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside manually1 Handle왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handle 1.왘 Close

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122Controls in detailLocking and unlocking1 Tailgate closing switch왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.The tailgate closes.If the tailgate comes

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123Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing s

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124Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with ta

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125Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the tailgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and

Page 32 - Getting started

126Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFor information on towing the vehicle, see “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 472).You can deactivate the automati

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127Controls in detailLocking and unlockingUnlocking왘 Press central unlocking switch 1.The vehicle unlocks.iYou can open a locked door from the inside.

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128Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 38).For more information on seats, see “Load-i

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12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular in

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129Controls in detailSeatsWhen entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your se-lection,

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130Controls in detailSeatsLumbar supportThe curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup-port and seating comfort.1 A

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131Controls in detailSeatsRaising:왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward.If the head restraint is fully retracted, pu

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132Controls in detailSeatsRemoving rear seat head restraints왘 Pull head restraint to its highest position.왘 Push release button in direction of ar-row

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133Controls in detailSeatsSeat cushion depth왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 3.Backrest contour왘 Adjust th

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134Controls in detailSeatsSwitching on seat heating왘 Press switch 1.Three red indicator lamps in the switch come on.왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until

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135Controls in detailMemory function*왔 Memory function*You can store up to three different settings for each SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.The

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136Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and stored position buttons are located on the entry side of each front seat base.M Memory butt

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137Controls in detailMemory function*Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positionFor easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior

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138Controls in detailLightingFor information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 54) and

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

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139Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp modeThe low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch

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140Controls in detailLighting왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U.With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1, only the parking lamps will

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141Controls in detailLightingUSA onlyBy default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the contro

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142Controls in detailLightingFront fog lamps왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps (컄 page 54).왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop.The front

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143Controls in detailLighting왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam.The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A

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144Controls in detailLightingSwitching off corner-illuminating front fog lampsThe combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after ma

Page 53

145Controls in detailLightingSwitching on hazard warning flasher왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1.All turn signals are flashing.Switching off ha

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146Controls in detailLightingAutomatic controlDeactivating왘 Press switch 3.The switch engages in the recessed position.The interior lighting remains s

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147Controls in detailLightingSwitching right front reading lamp on and off왘 Press button 5.The right reading lamp comes on.왘 Press button 5 again.The

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148Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor an illustration of the instrument cluster, see the “At a glance” section (컄 page 24).1 To dim illumination2

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

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149Controls in detailInstrument clusterTrip odometerMake sure you are viewing the trip odome-ter display (컄 page 150).왘 If it is not displayed, press

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150Controls in detailControl systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as

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151Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

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152Controls in detailControl systemIt is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar-ranged in a circular pattern.앫

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153Controls in detailControl systemMenus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.The table on the next page provides an overview o

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154Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6Standard display AUDIO NAV* Off-road Vehicle

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155Controls in detailControl systemMenu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9Vehicle configuration Trip computer Telephone*(컄 page 175) (컄 page 177) (컄 page 178)Commands/su

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156Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuIn basic mode, the multifunction display shows the trip odometer and the main odometer. This i

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157Controls in detailControl systemAUDIO menuThe functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on.If no audi

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158Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired channel is found.Operate the CD player왘 Turn on the Modular COMA

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

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159Controls in detailControl system앫 With the Modular COMAND system switched on and route guidance acti-vated, the direction of travel and maneuver in

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160Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message mem-ory appears in the multifunction dis-play.No

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161Controls in detailControl systemSettings menuIn the Settings... menu there are two functions:앫 The function To reset: Press reset button for 3 seco

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162Controls in detailControl systemThe submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with the ç button, scroll up with the æ button.With the selecti

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163Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De-tailed instructions on making indiv

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164Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instr. cluster submenu us-ing the j button via the Settings menu. Use the Inst

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165Controls in detailControl systemSelecting display (speed display or out-side temperature) for status display왘 Move the selection marker with the æ

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166Controls in detailControl systemSet time (minutes)This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System and nav

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167Controls in detailControl systemSet date (year)This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System and naviga

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168Controls in detailControl system왘 Press æ or ç to select Manual or daytime running lamp (Constant) mode.With daytime running lamp mode se-lected an

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16IntroductionSymbolsRegistered trademarks®:ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trade-marks of DaimlerChrysler.The following symbols are found in this O

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169Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker to the Lighting submenu using the æ or ç button.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until

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170Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired lamp-on period.You can select:앫0 s, the delayed shut-off feature is dea

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171Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenuAccess the Vehicle submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Vehicle sub-menu to make general vehicl

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172Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button æ to start calibrating the compass.Display when ignition is switched offUse this function to select

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173Controls in detailControl systemLimiting opening height of tailgate*Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of tail

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174Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Convenience submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly unti

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175Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function On or Off.Setting fold-in function* for exterior rear view mirrorsUsing th

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176Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function On or Off.This setting is maintained until the ignition is switched off.DS

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177Controls in detailControl system왘 Press æ or ç button repeatedly to switch On or Off the tow-away alarm.Trip computer menuUse the Trip computer men

Page 89

178Controls in detailControl systemResetting fuel consumption statistics왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip

Page 90

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

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179Controls in detailControl systemYou can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free syste

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180Controls in detailControl systemEnding a call왘 Press button t.You have ended the call. In the display you will again see the standby mes-sage.Diali

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181Controls in detailControl systemRedialingThe control system stores the most recent-ly dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search thro

Page 94

182Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionFor more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission” section (컄 pag

Page 95

183Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from N to D or from N to R왘 Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed.왘 Move gear selector lever

Page 96

184Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from D, R, or N to PIf you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive pos

Page 97

185Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionTransmission positionsEffectì Park positionShift into park position P only when vehicle is stopped. The par

Page 98

186Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEffectí Reverse gearShift into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.ë NeutralNo power is transmi

Page 99

187Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can limit the transmis-sion’s gear rang

Page 100 - Safety and Security

188Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift controlWith drive position D selected, you can use the steering wheel gearshift co

Page 101

18IntroductionProblems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe op

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189Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel.1 Button, insi

Page 103

190Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting into optimal gear range왘 Press and hold the inside of one of the buttons 1 on the steering wheel (

Page 104

191Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionRocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle by shifting between D and R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or

Page 105

192Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEmergency operation (Limp Home Mode)If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts, t

Page 106 - Controls in detail

193Controls in detailTransfer case왔 Transfer caseFor more information on Off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 306).!Because off the ESP’s®

Page 107

194Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 55).Headlamp cleaning system*The switch

Page 108

195Controls in detailGood visibilityAuto-dimming rear view mirror*The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and

Page 109

196Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror parking position*Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position s

Page 110

197Controls in detailGood visibilityThe exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position:앫 when you switch off the ignition

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198Controls in detailGood visibilityFolding in왘 Briefly press button 1.Both mirrors fold in.Folding out왘 Briefly press button 1 again.Both mirrors fol

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

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199Controls in detailGood visibility1 Mounting2 Sun visor왘 Swing sun visor 2 down when you experience glare.1 Mounting2 Additional visor*3 Sun visorIf

Page 115

200Controls in detailGood visibility왘 Make sure the sun visor is properly en-gaged in the mounting.왘 Lift the mirror cover 2 to access the mirror.Mirr

Page 116

201Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).왘 Press button 1 on the climate con-trol panel (컄 page 204) or the

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202Controls in detailClimate control

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203Controls in detailClimate controlRear climate control panel1 Door air vent, fixed2 Side air vent, adjustable3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for

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204Controls in detailClimate control1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Defrosting4 Increase air volume5

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205Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-er the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in

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206Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 204).Reactivating왘 Press button U (컄 p

Page 122

207Controls in detailClimate controlSetting the temperatureUse temperature controls 1 and 7 (컄 page 204) to separately adjust the air temperature on e

Page 123

208Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting automatically왘 Press button U (컄 page 204).The indicator lamp on button U comes on. The air distribution

Page 124

20IntroductionVehicle data recordingInformation regarding electronicrecording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)Please note

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209Controls in detailClimate control앫 The climatic compressor is switched on at outside tempera-tures above approximately 41°F (5°C) for air-dryingDea

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210Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button :.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Warning! GNever operate the windows and til

Page 127

211Controls in detailClimate controlAt outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C), the system will not automatically switch back to outside air. A quantit

Page 128

212Controls in detailClimate controlActivatingMoist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the air with the air condition-ing.왘 Press button 2

Page 129

213Controls in detailClimate controlRear air conditioningRear climate control panel1 Left rear center air vent, adjustable2 Right rear center air vent

Page 130

214Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating rear air conditioningFor an improved cooling or heating output in the front passenger compartment, yo

Page 131

215Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting air volumeThe air volume for the rear zone corre-sponds to the air volume settings for front zone. You c

Page 132

216Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*

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217Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Rear automatic climate control panel1 Door air vent, fixed2 Side air vent, adjustable3 Thumbwhee

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218Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Left side air

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21At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDoor control panel

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219Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The climate control is a 3-zone intelligent climate control system. Your vehicle interi-or is di

Page 137

220Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en-ters the

Page 138

221Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Rear air conditioningYou can switch on and off the rear air con-ditioning with the climate contr

Page 139

222Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air distributionUse the air distribution controls 3, h, or j for the left side, or 7,

Page 140

223Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Maximum cooling MAX COOLIf the air distribution control as well as the airflow volume control ar

Page 141

224Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Activating왘 Press button : (컄 page 218).The indicator lamp on the button : comes on.iPress and h

Page 142

225Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 218).The indicator lamp on button : goes out.At outside tem

Page 143

226Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*DeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the automat

Page 144

227Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Activating왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or 1 (컄 page 34), or re-move i

Page 145

228Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating rear air conditioningFor an improved cooling or heating output in the front passeng

Page 146

22At a glanceCockpit

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229Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Increasing/decreasing the temperature왘 Turn the temperature control 3 slight-ly left or right un

Page 148

230Controls in detailPower windowsOpening and closing the windowsThe side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all of the side

Page 149

231Controls in detailPower windows왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Opening the windows왘 Press switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point.The correspond

Page 150

232Controls in detailPower windowsFully opening the windows (Express-open)왘 Press switch 1 to 4 past the resis-tance point and release.The correspondi

Page 151

233Controls in detailPower windowsSummer opening featureIf the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta-neously:앫

Page 152

234Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing featureWhen you lock the vehicle, you can close the windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* simultaneo

Page 153

235Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왔 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroofThe tilt/sliding sunroo

Page 154

236Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Warning! GWhen closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that t

Page 155

237Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof왘 To open, close, raise, or lower the tilt/sliding s

Page 156

238Controls in detailDriving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle

Page 157

23At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Cruise control lever 2382 Instrument cluster 243 Multifunction steering wheel264 Horn5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons

Page 158

239Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph increments (first position) or 5 mph increments (second position)

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240Controls in detailDriving systemsCanceling cruise controlThere are several ways to cancel the cruise control:왘 Step on the brake pedal.The cruise c

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241Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the speed in two stages.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Li

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242Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 239).The vehicle

Page 162

243Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direc-tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 239).The

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244Controls in detailDriving systemsFor more information, see “Off-road driv-ing” (컄 page 306).The DSR is an aid for driving downhill. DSR regulates y

Page 164

245Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching the Downhill Speed Regulation on/offThe switch is located in the lower part of the center console.Switch

Page 165

246Controls in detailDriving systemsFor information on how to program the set speed while driving, see “Adjusting Down-hill Speed Regulation speed wit

Page 166

247Controls in detailDriving systemsYou can increase or reduce the set speed in two stages.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) incrementsIncrease set

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248Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Release the cruise control lever.The new speed is set.Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the

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24At a glanceInstrument cluster

Page 169

249Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching Off-road driving program on왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 248).Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The symbol y appears

Page 170

250Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Start the engine (컄 page 34).왘 Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until the desired suspension tuning is reached.Vehi

Page 171

251Controls in detailDriving systems!Keep in mind that in rough or uneven terrain, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underb

Page 172

252Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting the vehicle level*The switch is located on the lower part of the center console.1 Vehicle level switch2 In

Page 173

253Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting the raised levelOnly select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered.Otherwis

Page 174

254Controls in detailDriving systemsWhen the highway/high-speed level is reached, the following message appears in the multifunction display for five

Page 175

255Controls in detailDriving systemsThe Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid and designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It

Page 176

256Controls in detailDriving systemsFront sensorsRear sensorsMinimum distanceIf the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning

Page 177

257Controls in detailDriving systemsAs your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will come on, depending on the distance. When

Page 178

258Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic* system malfunctionIf only the red distance segments illumi-nate and an acoustic warning sounds, there

Page 179

25At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp2 To dim instrument cluster illumination1483 Reset button for:Adjusting ins

Page 180

259Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingLoading instructionsLoad distributionThe gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel,

Page 181

260Controls in detailLoadingFor additional safety when transporting cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied, fasten the outer seat belts crosswise i

Page 182

261Controls in detailLoadingHooksFour hooks located on the rear compart-ment trim panels, two on each side.1 HookUse the hooks to secure light weight

Page 183

262Controls in detailLoading1 Release handle2 Seat cushion왘 Pull release handle 1.왘 Fold the seat cushion 2 forward.3 Release handle4 Seat backrest왘 M

Page 184

263Controls in detailLoadingPartition net* Use of the partition net is a particularly im-portant safety factor when the vehicle is loaded higher than

Page 185

264Controls in detailLoading왘 One after the other, engage the two mounting hooks 2 in the holder 1.왘 Push both mounting hooks 2 forward into holder 1.

Page 186

265Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartment cover*1 HandleClosing cover왘 Pull cargo compartment cover back by handle 1 until it engages into its anc

Page 187

266Controls in detailLoading1 Cargo railsInserting the mounting elements into the cargo rails1 Cargo rail2 Mounting elementYou can move the mounting e

Page 188 - Automatic transmission

267Controls in detailLoading왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo rail to N.왘 Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into mounting element 2.왘 Turn mounting el

Page 189

268Controls in detailLoadingTelescoping rod1 Telescoping rod2 Mounting element왘 Insert one mounting element 2 into each cargo rail.왘 Turn mounting ele

Page 190

26At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 150Operating control system 1512 Telephone*:Press buttons to take a call, or

Page 191

269Controls in detailLoading왘 Remove the head restraints (컄 page 131).왘 Fold the seat backrest forward (컄 page 262).Roof rack*Roof railsFor further in

Page 192

270Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Parcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located in the front

Page 193

271Controls in detailUseful features1 Unlocked2 LockedLocking the glove box왘 Insert mechanical key (컄 page 435) into the glove box lock and turn it to

Page 194

272Controls in detailUseful featuresArmrest storage compartment in the frontA flat storage tray with a deeper storage compartment underneath is locate

Page 195

273Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the rear arm-rest왘 Fold down the rear armrest.왘 Press the handle upward and fold the armres

Page 196

274Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holdersCup holder in front of armrest1 Cup holderCup holder in rear armrestOpening cup holder왘 Pull the armres

Page 197

275Controls in detailUseful featuresClosing cup holder왘 Slide cup holder in until it engages.Removing and reinstalling cup holder1 Cup holder2 Cup hol

Page 198

276Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving ashtray insert왘 Grip the ashtray insert 1 on the sides and pull it out upwards.Reinstalling ashtray inser

Page 199

277Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter*1 Cigarette lighter왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).왘 Open the ashtray (컄 page 275).왘 Push i

Page 200

278Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in front passenger footwell왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).Power

Page 201

27At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Modular COMAND System, see separate operating in-structions2 Climate control3-zone aut

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279Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats*1 Retainer pin2 EyeletRemoving왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1.왘 Remove the floormat.Installing왘 L

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280Controls in detailUseful featuresYou can take and place telephone calls us-ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele-p

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281Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of respon

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282Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-checkInitially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicato

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283Controls in detailUseful featuresOnce the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp on the SOS button will begin to flash. The message Conn

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284Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover will open.왘 Press SOS

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285Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid

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286Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover.1 Information button ¡왘 Ope

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287Controls in detailUseful featuresCall priorityIf other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergenc

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288Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the re

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28At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Ashtray with cigarette light-er*Vehicles without ashtray*:Storage compartment with electrical outlet27

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289Controls in detailUseful featuresStolen Vehicle Recovery servicesIn the event your vehicle was stolen:왘 Report the incident to the police.The polic

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290Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote control integrated into the overhead control panel1,2,3 Signal transmitter button4 Indicator lamp5 Hand-he

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291Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the integrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Step 2:왘 If

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292Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 3:왘 Hold the end of the hand-held remote control transmitter 6 of the device you wish to train approximately

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293Controls in detailUseful featuresRolling code programmingTo train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code featur

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294Controls in detailUseful featuresIf you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live)

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295Controls in detailUseful featuresReprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter buttonTo program a device using a signal trans-mitter button

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296Controls in detailUseful featuresZone map South AmericaInfrared reflecting windshield*1 Mounting location for electronic toll collection devices (i

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297OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

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298OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main-taining and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.Your selection of our product is a demon-stration of your trust in ou

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29At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Left reading lamp on/off 1452 Cargo compartment lighting on/off1473 Automatic in

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299OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

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300OperationDriving instructionsBrakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advi

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301OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream wi

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302OperationDriving instructionsTiresTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfer

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303OperationDriving instructionsHydroplaningDepending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with

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304OperationDriving instructionsML 350ML 500Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h).An

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305OperationDriving instructionsFor more information, see “Winter driving” (컄 page 369).Standing waterFor more information, see “Driving through water

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306OperationDriving instructionsOff-road drivingRead this chapter carefully before you be-gin off-road travel.Familiarize yourself with the vehicle ch

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307OperationDriving instructionsOff-road driving rules앫 Engage the Off-road driving program (컄 page 248) before driving under off-road conditions.앫 If

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308OperationDriving instructionsTires앫 Check the tread depth and maintain specified tire inflation pressure (a placard with the recommended tire infla

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30At a glanceDoor control panelItem Page1 Door handle2 Central unlocking switchCentral locking switch1261263 Exterior rear view mirror ad-justmentPowe

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309OperationDriving instructions앫 To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehicle cannot complete the a

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310OperationDriving instructionsDriving downhill앫 Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission (컄 page 187).앫 Drive downhill observing the same r

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311OperationDriving instructions앫 Switch off the exterior lamps as well as the automatic climate control.앫 Enter the water only at a shallow spot, dri

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312OperationDriving instructionsWhen driving over tree stumps, big rocks and other obstacles, observe the following rules:앫 Make sure the Off-road dri

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313OperationDriving instructionsReturning from off-road driving Off-road driving increases strain on the vehicle.We recommend that you inspect the veh

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314OperationDriving instructionsTrailer towing Trailer hitches*앫 Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-proved for your vehicle.For information on a

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315OperationDriving instructionsVehicle and trailer weights and ratingsGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible vehicle weight:62

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316OperationDriving instructionsAttaching a trailerObserve maximum permitted trailer dimensions (width and length).Most states and all Canadian provin

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317OperationDriving instructions왘 Plug in all electrical connectors.Towing a trailerThere are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions,

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318OperationDriving instructions앫 If the transmission hunts between gears on inclines, manually shift to a lower gear (select 4, 3, 2 or 1).A lower ge

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31Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

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319OperationDriving instructions왘 Make sure that the trailer coupling is free of load.왘 Stop the engine (컄 page 34).Passenger compartment Driving abro

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320OperationDriving instructionsControl and operation of radio transmittersModular COMAND System, radio and telephone*Telephones and two-way radiosRad

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321OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissib

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322OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise clo

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323OperationAt the gas station왔 At the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Loc

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324OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it audibly engages.왘 Close the fuel filler flap.Check regularly and

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325OperationAt the gas stationWindshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*For more information on refilling the wash-er reservoi

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326OperationEngine compartmentHoodOpeningThe hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell to the left of the park-ing brake pedal.1 Rel

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327OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1ft (30cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Check to make sure the

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328OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the control system (ML 500 only)When checking the oil level앫 the vehicle must be parked o

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

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329OperationEngine compartmentOther display messagesIf the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is not in position 2, the following message will

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330OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (ML 350 only)When checking the oil level앫 the vehicle must be parked on

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331OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oilExample ML 3501 Filler capExample ML 5001 Filler cap!Only use approved engine oils and oil filters requ

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332OperationEngine compartment왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil.Be careful not

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333OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant expansion tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compart-ment.1 Coolant expansion tank왘 Using a

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334OperationEngine compartmentDuring all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable

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335OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims and ti

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336OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on chec

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337OperationTires and wheelsTread depthDo not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread dep

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338OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotationUnidirectional tires offer added advantag-es, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, h

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33Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control

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339OperationTires and wheels1 Driver’s door B-pillarFollowing is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with r

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340OperationTires and wheelsThe placard showing the load limit informa-tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with

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341OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example A)1 Seating capacityPlacard (Example B)1 Seating capacitySteps for determining correct load limitThe foll

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342OperationTires and wheelsStep 6 (if applicable)왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehi

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343OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

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344OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

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345OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressureYour vehicle is equipped with the Certification label (Example B) which also lists the

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346OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example A) lists the recommend-ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi-mum loaded vehicle weight. The tire infl

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347OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.Check and adjust the ti

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348OperationTires and wheels왘 Install the valve cap.왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.Run Flat IndicatorWhile the vehicle is being driven, the Run

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34Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positions SmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical con-sumers, such as

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349OperationTires and wheelsiThe recommended tire inflation pres-sures for your vehicle can be found on the tire placard located on the driver’s door

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350OperationTires and wheelsReactivating the Run Flat IndicatorThe tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations:앫 I

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351OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Moni-toring System* (Advanced TPMS*)The TPMS only fu

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352OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GThe TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pres

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353OperationTires and wheelsReactivating Advanced TPMS*The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level

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354OperationTires and wheels왘 Press the j or k button repeat-edly until you see the current inflation pressures for each tire appear in the display or

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355OperationTires and wheelsTire labelingBesides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.Foll

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356OperationTires and wheelsGeneral:Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter prec

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357OperationTires and wheelsFor additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” (컄 page 359).Tire speed ratingThe tire speed rat

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358OperationTires and wheelsSummer tires앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “

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35Getting startedUnlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-

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359OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the t

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360OperationTires and wheelsDOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a

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361OperationTires and wheelsTire type codeThe code 4 (컄 page 360) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifyin

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362OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire inflation pressure1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressureThis is the maximum permissible tire inflation

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363OperationTires and wheelsQuality grades can be found, where appli-cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For

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364OperationTires and wheelsTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the generation of

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365OperationTires and wheelsTire and loading terminologyAccessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced)

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366OperationTires and wheelsGVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed access

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367OperationTires and wheelsRimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated.SidewallThe portion of a ti

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368OperationTires and wheelsVehicle maximum load on the tireLoad on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of th

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36Getting startedUnlocking1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button2 Starter switchKEYLESS-GO start/stop button1 USA only2 Canada onlyThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-G

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369OperationWinter driving왔 Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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370OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heater.The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized

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371OperationMaintenance왔 MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in ac

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372OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicatorThe maintenance service indicator is auto-matically cleared after ten seconds when yo

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373OperationMaintenanceResetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an

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374OperationVehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in-fluenc

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375OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

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376OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the in

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377OperationVehicle careOrnamental moldingsFor regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome clean-er.Headlamps, tail lamp

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378OperationVehicle careWiper blades왘 Fold wiper arms forward until they snap into place.왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and deterg

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37Getting startedUnlockingFor information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 50).i

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379OperationVehicle careLight alloy wheelsMercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.If possible,

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380OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that has the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) m

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381Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing SmartKey batteriesRep

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382Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to com

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383Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving

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384Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)-vThe red brake warning lamp comes on while drivi

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385Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp come

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386Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp come

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387Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.The ESP®

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388Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionThe yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving.The fuel le

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38Getting startedAdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening of seat bel

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389Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution< The red seat belt telltale remains illuminated after driving off. The v

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390Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.There is a malfunction i

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391Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionH Combination low tire pres-sure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS* ill

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392Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the infla

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393Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause Suggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lam

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394Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not illuminate

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395Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayWarning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction disp

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396Practical hintsWhat to do if …On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may

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397Practical hintsWhat to do if …Text messagesDisplay message Possible cause Possible solutionABSMalfunctionVisit workshopThe ABS has detected a malfu

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398Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABSunavailableSee Operator’s ManualThe ABS was deactivated because of

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ContentsIntroduction... 9Product information... 9Operator’s Manual ...

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39Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.1 Head restraint height*2 Sea

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399Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionESPunavailableSee Operator’s ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP® warni

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400Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionESPDisplay malfunctionVisit workshopIn addition, the yellow ESP® warn

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401Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Front passenger front a

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402Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Monitor the 59 indicato

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403Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagdeactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Front passenger front

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404Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagdeactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Monitor the 59 indica

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405Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionRun Flat IndicatorinactiveRun Flat Indicator is malfunctioning. 왘 Hav

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406Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause Possible solutionTire pressure display appears after drivingseveral minutesThe tire in

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407Practical hintsWhat to do if …Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution#UndervoltageSwitch off consumersThe b

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408Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution2Brake wearVisit workshopThe brake pads have reached t

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40Getting startedAdjustingSeat cushion tilt왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported.Seat

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409Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution; (USA only)! (Canada only)Releaseparking brakeYou are

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410Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)Visit workshopThere may be

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411Practical hintsWhat to do if …During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (12

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412Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionÏ CoolantStop, engine offThe poly-V-belt could be bro

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413Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionGDisplay malfunctionVisit workshopThe instrument clus

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414Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionNCheck eng. oil levelwhen next refuelingThe engine oi

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415Practical hintsWhat to do if …When the Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling (Canada: 1 liter) mes-sage appears while the engine is running and

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416Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionA Reserve fuelThe fuel level has dropped below the re

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417Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionFKeynot detectedThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not

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418Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. 3rd brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp is malfun

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41Getting startedAdjustingLowering:왘 To lower the head restraint, push release button 1 in direction of arrow and press down on the head restraint.Hea

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419Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. Active headlampcurrently unavailableThe active Bi-X

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420Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. Light sensorDrive to workshopThe lamp sensor is mal

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421Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. Reverse lamp,leftThe left reverse light is malfunc-

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422Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution. Turn signal, rear leftSubstitute bulb onThe left re

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423Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionHPlease rectifytire pressureThe pressure is too low i

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424Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionHCheck tiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires is

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425Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution<Seat belt systemDrive to workshopThe seat belt sy

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426Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionL MalfunctionDrive to workshopOne or more main functi

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427Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solutiontCall failedThis message may appear if a phone con-ne

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428Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution>Vehicle being raisedYour vehicle is adjusting to

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42Getting startedAdjustingThe adjustment handle for manual steering wheel adjustment is located under the steering column.왘 To unlock the steering col

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429Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution>Level selectionnot permittedYou are driving too f

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430Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is located on the driver’s side in the cargo compartment behind the cover.1 Han

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431Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Trunk area shown with spare wheel removed1 Wheel bolt wrench with screwdriver2 Vehicle jack3 Collapsible wheel

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432Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Storage position왘 Remove vehicle jack from its compart-ment.왘 Turn crank handle in the direction of ar-row as

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433Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왘 Tilt both plates upward 1.왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2.왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way i

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434Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왘 Loosen retaining screw 3 by turning it counterclockwise.왘 Remove Minispare wheel 1.Use the Minispare wheel o

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435Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you cannot unlock the vehicle using the

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436Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the driver’s door1 Unlocking2 Mechanical key왘 Insert the mechanical key 2 into the driver

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437Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking and opening the tailgateA minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is required to open t

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438Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyFuel filler flapFuel filler flap release왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 118).왘 Open cover in cargo comp

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43Getting startedAdjustingThe stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).1 Adjusting steering column, in or ou

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439Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencyPower tilt/sliding sunroof*You can open or close the tilt/sliding su

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440Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-charged, the vehicle can no lo

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441Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries4 Battery5 Contact spring왘 Remove the batteries 4 in direction of arrow.왘 Using a line-free cloth, inser

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442Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries왘 Pull out batteries 3.왘 Using a line-free cloth, insert new batteries 3 with the plus (+) side fac-ing

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443Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왔 Replacing bulbsBulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore esse

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444Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating.앫 Sw

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445Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHave the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center:앫 Addition

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446Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing low beam bulbs1 Housing cover for low beam halogen or Bi-Xenon* headlamp2 Electrical connector for low beam

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447Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing high beam halogen bulb, parking and standing lamp1 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb (vehicles with

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448Practical hintsReplacing bulbsParking/standing lamp bulb왘 Turn bulb socket 3 counterclockwise and remove it (컄 page 445).왘 Pull out bulb socket 3 w

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44Getting startedAdjustingInterior rear view mirror왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror.For more information, see “Rear view mir-rors” (컄 p

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449Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront fog lampRemove front fog lamp cover (ML 350, ML 500):1 Cover2 Front fog lamp왘 Use a suitable object (e.g. screw

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450Practical hintsReplacing bulbs4 Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.왘 Insert new bu

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451Practical hintsReplacing bulbsExample rear lamp passenger-side1 Brake lamp2 Backup lamp3 Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side), tail lamp, parking and

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452Practical hintsReplacing bulbsCorrect headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a head-lamp, follow the steps described:왘 P

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453Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesRemoving front wiper blades왘 Fold wiper arm forward until it engag-es.1 Wiper blade2 C

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454Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왘 Let tab 2 latch into both recesses of attachment 3.왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened.왘 Fold th

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455Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades1 Wiper arm2 Wiper blade왘 Turn the wiper blade 2 at a right angle to wiper arm.왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and disengag

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456Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface.왘 Turn on the hazard warni

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457Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the spare wheelPreparing the vehicle왘 Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 456).왘 Take the wheel wrench, the c

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458Practical hintsFlat tire왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wrench).The jack t

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45Getting startedAdjustingFor more information, see “Rear view mir-rors” (컄 page 194).!Vehicle without power folding exterior rear view mirrors*:If an

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459Practical hintsFlat tireRemoving the wheel1 Alignment bolt왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and remove it.왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bo

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460Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub.왘 Guide spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on the wheel hub.왘

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461Practical hintsFlat tire1-5 Wheel bolts왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-ed (1 to 5), until all bol

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462Practical hintsBatteryThe battery is located under the front passenger seat.The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve i

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463Practical hintsBattery!The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” battery. Such batteries do not requi

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464Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the batteryWarning! GFailure to follow these instructions can re-sult

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465Practical hintsBatteryStep 1 (Disconnecting)왘 Turn off the engine and leave the igni-tion switched on (컄 page 34).왘 Depress parking brake firmly an

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466Practical hintsBattery2 Perforated floor carpet, unfolded왘 Fold the floor carpet piece 2 in direction of the arrow.왘 Move the front passenger seat

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467Practical hintsBatteryStep 5 (Disconnecting)5 Protection cover6 Battery왘 Unclip protection cover 5 from battery 6 and remove it.Step 6 (Disconnecti

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468Practical hintsBatteryStep 8 (Removing)c Battery왘 Tilt the battery c with the negative terminal side upwards.왘 Take out the battery maintaining its

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46Getting startedDrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in t

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469Practical hintsBattery왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover (컄 page 467).왘 Connect the negative lead.Charging the batteryIf the battery

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470Practical hintsJump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another vehicle. Observe

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471Practical hintsJump startingThe jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment.왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.왘 Turn off all

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472Practical hintsTowing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropria

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473Practical hintsTowing the vehicle!To be certain to avoid additional dam-age to the vehicle powertrain, however you should observe the following:앫 W

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474Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt1 Cover on passenger side of front bumper1 Cover on passenger side of rear bumper (ML 35

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475Practical hintsTowing the vehicle1 Cover on passenger side of rear bumper (ML 500)Removing coverML 350왘 Press mark on cover 1 (컄 page 474) in direc

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476Practical hintsTowing the vehicleStranded vehicleFreeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the

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477Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to stop the supply of electricity to a device that is malfunctioning. This he

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478Practical hintsFusesAids for changing fusesFuse chartA chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse amperages can be found near the vehicle tool kit i

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47Getting startedDriving1 Latch plate2 Buckle3 Release buttonWarning! GNever let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available.

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479Practical hintsFusesFuse box in cargo compartmentThe fuse box is located on the passenger-side in the cargo compartment behind the cover.1 Lock2 Co

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481Technical dataParts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain DimensionsWei

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482Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers

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483Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

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484Technical dataIdentification labels1 Certification label (on driver’s B pillar)Example certification label ML 5002 Paintwork code3 Vehicle identifi

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485Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt drive왔 Layout of poly-V-belt driveML 3501 Idler pulley2 Idler pulley3 Automatic belt tensioner4 Power steering

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486Technical dataEngineModel ML 350 (164.1861)1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center

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487Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tires!Only use tires which have been specifi-cally developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mer

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488Technical dataRims and tiresRims and tiresML 350 ML 350*ML 500ML 350 (Sport Package*)ML 500 (Sport Package*)Rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x 17 H2 8J x18

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48Getting startedDriving왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet.왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your sho

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489Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheelML 350ML 500Rim 4.0B x 18 H2Wheel offset 1.58 in (40 mm)Tire T 155/90-18 113M11Must not be used with sno

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490Technical dataElectrical systemModel ML 350 ML 500Generator (alternator) 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 AStarter motor 12 V/1.4 kW 12 V/1.7 kWBattery 12 V/70

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491Technical dataMain Dimensions왔 Main DimensionsModel ML 350, ML 500Overall vehicle length 188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirror

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492Technical dataWeightsRoof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

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493Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective lubricants must

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494Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Cooling system ML 350 approx. 10.2 US qt (9.5 l) MB

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495Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability f

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496Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirementsOnly use premium unleaded fuel.앫 The octane number (poste

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497Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Gasoline additivesA major concern among engine manufac-turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-line

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498Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval

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ContentsSafety and Security... 65Occupant safety... 66Air bags ...

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49Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park positionR Reverse gearN NeutralD

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499Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum compon

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500Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* systemBoth the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* sys

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501Technical termsABS(Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.Accessor

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502Technical termsControl systemThe control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages a

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503Technical termsGear rangeNumber of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be

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504Technical termsMaximum tire inflation pressure(컄 page 366)Modular COMAND SystemInformation and operating center for vehicle sound and communication

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505Technical termsProduction options weight(컄 page 366)PSI(Pounds per square inch) (컄 page 366)Recommended tire inflation pressure(컄 page 366)REST(Res

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506Technical termsTIN(Tire Identification Number)(컄 page 367)Tire load rating(컄 page 367)Tire ply composition and material used(컄 page 367)Tire speed

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507IndexAABS 93, 501ABS control 93Malfunction indicator lamp 382Messages in display 397Off-road - ABS 94Warning lamp 382Accelerator position, automati

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508IndexAir bags 67Children 68Front 71Passenger 71Safety guidelines 70Side impact 72Window curtain 72Air conditioningTurning off 211Turning on 211Air

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50Getting startedDrivingStarting with the SmartKey왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P.The transmission gear position P appears in the m

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509IndexAutomatic climate control (3-zone)*Adjusting air distribution 222Adjusting air volume 222Air recirculation mode 223Defrosting 223Rear passenge

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510IndexBrake padsMessage in display 408Brakes 300Warning lamp 383Break-in period 298Bulbs, replacing 443Additional turn signals 443Backup lamps 444Br

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511IndexCheckingCoolant level 332Engine oil with thecontrol system (ML 500 only) 328Engine oil with theoil dipstick (ML 350 only) 330Oil level 327Tire

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512IndexClosing the tailgate 123, 124Closing the tailgate fromthe inside electrically* 120Closing the tailgate from theoutside (vehicles without KEYLE

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513IndexCup holder 274Cleaning 379In front seat armrest 274In rear center console 274Reinstalling 275Removing 275Curb weight 365Customer Assistance Ce

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514IndexDoorsMessage in display 413Opening from inside vehicle 117Opening from outside 108DOT 365Downhill drivingCruise control 240Downhill Speed Regu

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515IndexEmergency operationsClosing tilt/sliding sunroof* 439Locking the vehicle 436Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 439Remote door unlock 288Unlocking t

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516IndexFront air bags 71Front fog lampsIndicator lamp 138Switching on 142Front lampsMessages in display 418Replacing bulbs 443, 445Front turn signal

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517IndexGlobal Positioning System (GPS) 503Glove box 270Closing 270Opening 270Good visibility 194GPS 503Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWRGross Trailer

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518IndexIIdentification labels 484Certification label 484Ignition 34Switching on 50Immobilizer 100Activating 100Deactivating 100Important guidelines 3

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51Getting startedDriving왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once.The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.For informatio

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519IndexLLabels, identification 484Lamp bulbs, exterior 443Lamps, exteriorFront 443Light sensor 420Messages in display 418, 420Rear 444Lamps, indicato

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520IndexLoading 259Cargo compartment cover* 265Cargo tie-down rings 260Hooks 261Instructions 259Partition net* 263Roof rack* 269Trailer 315Loading ter

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521IndexMAXCOOL maximum cooling 223Maximum inflation pressure 366Maximum load rating 366Maximum loaded vehicle weight 366Maximum tire inflation pressu

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522IndexNNavigation system see separate Modular COMAND System operating instructionsNight security illumination 141Normal occupant weight 366OOccupant

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523IndexOperatingCD player 158Garage door opener 294Integrated remote control 294Radio 157Radio transmitters 320Telephone* 178Vehicle outside the USA

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524IndexPoly-V-belt drive 504Layout (ML 350) 485Layout (ML 500) 485Positions (Memory function*)Recalling from memory 136Storing in memory 136Potential

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525IndexRear lampsMessages in display 418Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear passenger compartmentventilation andautomatic climate controlDeactivating 228Re

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526IndexReplacing key batteriesSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 441ReportingSafety defects 19Reset button in the instrument cluster 161ResettingAll functions

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527IndexSeat cushion depthAdjusting 132Seat heating*Switching off 134Switching on 134Seating capacity 340Seats 128Adjusting 38Easy entry/exit feature(

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528IndexSettings menuIndividual vehicle settings 161Submenus 161, 162ShiftingGear selector lever positions 185Into optimal gear range(automatic transm

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52Getting startedDrivingParking brake1 Parking brake pedal2 Release handle왘 Release the parking brake pedal 1 by pulling on release handle 2.The warni

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529IndexSnow chains 370Spare fuses 478Spare wheel 433Minispare wheel 433SpeedSetting current 239Speed settingsCruise control 241, 242, 243Speedometer

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530IndexSubmenusConvenience 173For settings 152In control system 154Instrument cluster 164, 165Lighting 167Resetting functions in Control system 162Se

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531IndexTar stains 375Technical data 495Brake fluid 495Coolants 497Electrical system 490Engine 486Engine oil 495Engine oil additives 495Fuel requireme

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532IndexTimeSetting day 166Setting hours 165Setting minutes 166Setting month 166Setting year 167TIN 367TireVehicle maximum load on 368Tire and Loading

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533IndexTrailer hitches* 314Trailer towing 314Attaching a trailer 316Checking weights 315Electrical connections 314Hitches* 314Loading 315Weights and

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534IndexUnlocking and openingTailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 115Unlocking the vehicleRemoving the mechanical key 435Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 33Uphill driv

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535IndexVehicle jack 431Vehicle level control* 250, 506Vehicle lightingChecking 325Vehicle loading terminology 365Vehicle maximum load on the tire 368

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536IndexWinter drivingSnow chains 370Tires 369Winter driving instructions 304Winter tires 369Wiper bladesCleaning 378Replacing 453Wiper switch 55Wiper

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Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.

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53Getting startedDrivingAfter a cold start, the automatic transmis-sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to r

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54Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsFor more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (컄 page 138).Low beam headlampsThe exterior lamp switc

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55Getting startedDrivingThe combination switch resets automati-cally after major steering wheel move-ments.Windshield wipersThe combination switch is

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56Getting startedDrivingIntermittent wiping왘 Set the wiper switch to position I.Single wipe왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1.The wind

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57Getting startedDrivingRear window wiper/washerThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Rear window w

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58Getting startedDriving6 Symbol in multifunction display indicat-ing that rear window wiper is activated왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Activati

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ContentsControl system ... 150Multifunction display... 150Multifunction steering wheel... 151M

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59Getting startedDrivingThe coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.왘 Stop the vehicle as

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60Getting startedParking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as foll

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61Getting startedParking and lockingParking brake1 Parking brake pedal2 Release handle왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.When the engine is runnin

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62Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M.For more information, see “Lighting” (컄 page 138).Turn

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63Getting startedParking and locking왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 32).The turn signal lamps flash three

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64Getting startedParking and locking1 Lock button왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 at the outside door handle or on the tailgate (컄 pag

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65Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

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66Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.앫 Seat belts (

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67Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GIn the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the S

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68Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GTo reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and fr

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ContentsDriving systems ... 238Cruise control... 238Downhill Speed Regulation(DSR)...

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69Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAccident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.It shoul

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70Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWe caution you not to rely on the pres

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71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an

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72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy-ment thresholds. You will then be

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73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers.The front passenger side impa

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74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be

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75Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEnhanced seat belt reminder systemWhen the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates for a maximu

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76Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyexceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) if either the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened.If the driver’s

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77Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPreventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE)®Your vehicle automatically takes preven-tive measures to better protect the

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78Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChildren in the vehicleIf an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:앫 Secure the child using an infa

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ContentsAt the gas station ... 323Refueling... 323Check regularly andbefore a long tri

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79Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyA statement by the child restraint manu-facturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction

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80Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be-cause circumstances require you

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81Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyOccupant Classification SystemThe Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger fro

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82Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GIf the 59 indicator lamp illumi-nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the

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83Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIf the 59 indicator lamp is illumi-nated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deploye

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84Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

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85Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 59 indicator lamp is located in the center console.1 59 indicator lampThe 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illumina

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86Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test Occupant Classification Sys-temAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pr

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87Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInstallation of infant and child restraint systemThis vehicle is equipped with tether an-chorages for a top tether

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88Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChild seat anchors – LATCH typeThis vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ty

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ContentsReplacing bulbs ... 443Bulbs ... 443Replacing bulbs for front lamps .

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89Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear door window operationYou can block the rear door window oper-ation (e.g. when you have children r

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90Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFor more information on power windows, see “Power windows” (컄 page 230).Warning! GActivate the override switch whe

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91Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly.SmartKey1 Â buttonSmartKey with KEYLESS

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92Safety and SecurityPanic alarmActivating왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second.Deactivating왘 Press button 1 again.or왘 Insert the SmartKey

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93Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

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94Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pe

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95Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBASThe Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, th

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96Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 381).Warning! GNever switch off the ESP® when you see t

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97Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching off the ESP®To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP® in driving situations where it w

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98Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching on the ESP®왘Press ESP® switch 1.The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out.You ar

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