2002 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

220 lbs (100 kg)

Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Ground clearance Turning radius Track, front Track, rear

ML 320
182.6 in (4638 mm) 83.7 in (2126 mm) 71.6 in (1820 mm) 111.0 in (2820 mm) 8.4 in (213 mm) 468.5 in (11.9 m) 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm)

ML 500
182.6 in (4638 mm) 83.7 in (2126 mm) 71.6 in (1820 mm) 111.0 in (2820 mm) 8.4 in (213 mm) 468.5 in (11.9 m) 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm)

ML 55 AMG 182.5 in (4635 mm) 83.7 in (2126 mm) 71.0 in (1804 mm) 111.0 in (2820 mm) 7.7 in (195 mm) 468.5 in (11.9 m) 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm)

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine with oil filter (recommended engine oils) Automatic transmission (automatic transmission fluid) Transfer case (Dexron 3 or Dexron 2E) Rear axle (Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90) Front axle (Hypoid gear oil SAE 90) Power steering (MB Power steering fluid) Front wheel hubs (high temperature roller bearing grease)

Model ML 320/ML 500
ML 55 AMG

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

1.6 US qt (1.5 l)

1.3 US qt (1.25 l)

1.2 US qt (1.1 l)

approx. 0.65 US qt (0.6 l)

approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Brake system (MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+]) Windshield/headlamp washer system (MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1) Cooling system (MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze) Fuel tank including a reserve of (Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON))

Model

ML320/ML 500

ML 55 AMG

Capacity approx. 0.75 US qt (0.7 l)

approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)

approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)

approx. 22.0 US gal (83.0 l) approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)

approx. 25.0 US gal (95.0 l) approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)

Air conditioner system (R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12)) 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see page 259.

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Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioner refrigerant R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system’s efficiency. The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Caution! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: • have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible,

• avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration, • do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the

vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage,

• do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal

position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439: The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M)/2]. This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure etc..

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Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: • warm-up hesitation, • unstable idle, • knocking/pinging, • misfire, • power loss. Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: • corrosion protection, • freeze protection, • boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point). The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corrosion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approx. 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every 3 years. To provide the important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/ antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49°F [-45°C])-,

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in the hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Approx. freeze protection – 49°F – 35°F (– 37°C) (– 45°C)

6.4 US qt (6.0 l)

7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion/ antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If your are not sure about the water quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.

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Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Tread wear 200

Traction AA

Temperature A

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure.

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ABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 219
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................220
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................244
Adjustable steering wheel .............................................. 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................290
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 316
Air pump ......................................................................... 261
Air recirculation .............................................................116
Airbag deactivation system ............................................55
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................244
Airbags ..............................................................................58
Alarm system ............................................................. 36, 37
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .....................200, 257, 315, 319
Antiglare night position .................................................75
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 219
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................220
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................244
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................36
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 196
Ashtray

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Center console, front ................................................137
Rear passenger compartment .................................137
Automatic central locking ..............................................33
Automatic climate control ............................................108

Adjustable air outlets,

rear passenger compartment .............................120
Air distribution, manual .......................................... 114
Air recirculation ........................................................ 116
Air volume, manual .................................................. 114
Defroster/Windows fogged up

on the inside ......................................................... 115
Economy mode .......................................................... 117
Programming the

basic temperature setting ................................... 113

Rear passenger compartment

climate control ...................................................... 119
Rear window defroster .............................................121
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 117
Switching off the rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control ........................... 118
Switching on and off ................................................. 118
Windshield fogged up on outside ........................... 115

Automatic climate control rear

Manual setting of air volume and

air distribution in the rear passenger compartment ......................................................... 119

Automatic transmission ............................................... 183
Emergency Operation .............................................. 190
Fluid level ...................................................................256
Selector lever position .............................................. 186
Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ............................................. 281

Brake warning lamp ......................................................241
Brake fluid low ..........................................................241
Brakes ......................................................191, 193, 315, 316
Bulbs

See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 282

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system .....................55
Self-test .........................................................................55
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................243
Battery .............................................................................273
Battery recycling ....................................................... 274
Charge indicator lamp ..............................................245
Battery, remote control .................................................292
Block heater ....................................................................201
Blocking of rear door windows .................................... 124
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................243
Brake fluid ..............................................................193, 316
Brake warning lamp ................................................. 241
Capacity ...................................................................... 315
Brake pad wear indicator .............................................247

Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 314
Cargo area .......................................................................149
Hooks .......................................................................... 151
Loading instructions .................................................154
Cargo area cover blind ..................................................155
Cargo compartment lamp .............................................129
Cargo floor plates

Removable ..................................................................147
Storage ........................................................................148
Cargo tie-down rings .....................................................150
Catalytic converter .........................................................178
Cellular telephone ..........................................................157
Center console ..................................................................20
Central locking switch ....................................................32

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Central locking system ...................................................26
Automatic central locking .........................................33
Locking and unlocking ..............................................27
Mechanical keys ..........................................................29
Panic button .................................................................28
Remote control ............................................................26
Unlocking the liftgate .................................................27
Vehicle keys .................................................................24
Changing wheels ...........................................................267
Inflating the space-saver tire .................................. 271
Charge indicator lamp ...................................................245
CHECK ENGINE

malfunction indicator lamp .....................................240
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................238
Checking engine oil level

Via engine oil level indicator ....................................96
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................255
Child restraint .............................................. 39, 48, 55, 68
Child seat mounts

See Infant and child restraint systems ....................72
Child seat mounts – “LATCH” type ...............................72
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................298
Climate control

Special settings ..........................................................114
Clock, adjusting ...............................................................87
Compartment under front passenger seat ................. 134

Consumer information ................................................. 320
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............164
Coolant level

Adding ........................................................................ 257
Checking .................................................................... 256
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................87
Coolants ........................................................................... 318
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 318
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Cover blind, cargo area .................................................155
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder

Instrument panel ......................................................134
Rear center console ..................................................136
Cup holder in front seat armrest .................................135

Deep water

Driving instructions .................................................201
Display illumination ........................................................86
Doors ..................................................................................30
Drinking and driving .....................................................192
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................192

Driving instructions ...................................................... 192
Driving off ....................................................................... 194
Dust filter .........................................................................111

EBP (Electronic brake proportioning) ........................222
Electrical outlet ..............................................................252
Electronic brake proportioning (EBP) ........................222
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................223
Control switch ...........................................................225
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................243
Synchronizing ...........................................................224
Warning lamp ............................................................243
Electronic traction system (4-ETS+) ...........................221
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS ...............................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................243

Emergency call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................57
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................33
Emission control ............................................................ 179
Emission control label ..................................................307
Engine compartment .....................................................253

Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE

malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 240
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 316
Engine oil consumption ............................................... 256
Engine oil level

Checking ..............................................................96, 255
Warning ..................................................................... 246
Engine oil level indicator ................................................96
Engine oils ...................................................................... 316
Capacities ................................................................... 314
Low engine oil level warning ................................. 246
Engine overheating ..........................................................87
Engine speed limit

Overrevving ..................................................................88
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................149
Entrance lamps ...............................................................130
ESP

LOW RANGE — ESP .................................................. 226
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............................. 223
Control switch .......................................................... 225
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Synchronizing .......................................................... 224
Warning lamp ........................................................... 243
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................57

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ETS (4-ETS+) ...................................................................221
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................222

Express opening and

closing of power windows .......................................122
Exterior lamp switch .......................................................97
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 100
Exterior lamps ................................................................282

Additional turn signals on

the exterior mirror ...............................................288
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................290
Fog lamp assembly ...................................................286
Fog lamps ................................................................... 103
Headlamp assembly ........................................283, 284
Headlamps ................................97, 283, 284, 290, 300
High mounted stop lamp .........................................289
License plate lamps ..................................................289
Low and high beam ............................................97, 285
Parking lamp .......................................................97, 285
Replacing bulbs .........................................................282
Side marker lamp ......................................................285
Standing lamp .....................................................97, 285
Taillamp assemblies .................................................287
Turn signal lamp .................................................97, 285

Exterior mirror, front passenger side,

parking position ..........................................................78

Exterior rear view mirrors ..............................................77
Electrically folding ......................................................79
Parking position ..........................................................78

First aid kit ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire

See Changing wheels .............................................. 267
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................94
FSS indicator lamp .............................................85, 247

Floor plates

Removable ..................................................................147
Fog lamp switch .............................................................103
Four ETS

LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................ 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......221
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243

Fuel

Gasoline additives ..................................................... 318
Premium unleaded gasoline ...................236, 315, 317

Fuel filler flap

Manual release ......................................................... 295
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 317

Fuel reserve warning ....................................................242
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities .............. 314
Fuse boxes .......................................................................251
Fuses, electrical .............................................................250

Garage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline

Additives .................................................................... 318
Fuel requirements .................................................... 317
Premium unleaded ................................................... 317
General notes on the central locking system ..............25
Glass breakage sensor ....................................................37
Glove box ......................................................................... 133

Hazard warning flasher switch ................................... 104
Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................................................45
Front .............................................................................45
Front, removal .............................................................45
Rear ............................................................................. 143
Removal ............................................................... 45, 143

Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 290
Headlamp assembly

BiXenon ..................................................................... 284
Halogen ...................................................................... 283
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................104
Headlamp mode ................................................................99
Headlights .........................................................................97
Heated seats ......................................................................46
High beam

See Exterior lamp switch ...........................................97
Hood ................................................................................ 253
Hooks ............................................................................... 151

Identification labels ...................................................... 307
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 131
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Infant and child restraint system

Installation ...................................................................70
Infant and child restraint systems ................................68
Child seat mounts - LATCH type ..............................72
Inflating the space-saver tire .......................................271
Information call

See Tele Aid ...............................................................166

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Instrument cluster ...........................................................82
Activating display .......................................................86
Display illumination ...................................................86
Indicator lamps ...........................................................84
Malfunction and indicator lamps ...........................240
Instrument lamps ............................................................86
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior

General notes ............................................................. 132
Interior lighting ............................................................. 128

Jump starting ..................................................................275

Keys, changing batteries

in the electronic key .................................................292
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24

328

Lamps, exterior .............................................................. 282

Additional turn signals on

the exterior mirror .............................................. 288
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 290
Fog lamp assembly .................................................. 286
Fog lamps ...................................................................103
Headlamp assembly .........................................283, 284
Headlamps ................................ 97, 283, 284, 290, 300
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 289
License plate lamps ................................................. 289
Low and high beam ............................................ 97, 285
Parking lamp ...................................................... 97, 285
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 282
Side marker lamp ..................................................... 285
Standing lamp ..................................................... 97, 285
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 287
Turn signal lamp ................................................ 97, 285
Layout of poly-V-belt ..................................................... 308
Liftgate ...............................................................................34
Unlocking .....................................................................27
Lighter .............................................................................138
Limp home mode

(Automatic transmission) ........................................190
Loading instructions ......................................................154

Locator lighting .............................................................. 102
Lockable storage compartment .................................... 134
Locking and unlocking the vehicle ...............................27
Low beam

See Exterior lamp switch ...........................................97
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................246
Low engine oil level warning .......................................246
LOW RANGE

Indicator lamp ...........................................................243
LOW RANGE mode ........................................................227
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................222
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................220
LOW RANGE – ESP ...................................................226

Maintenance ................................................................... 165
Malfunction and indicator lamps

in the instrument cluster .........................................240
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ...........................29
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................294
Manual seat, front ...........................................................40

Manual setting of air volume and

air distribution in the rear passenger compartment .................................. 119
MCS, radio and telephone ............................................164
Mechanical keys ...............................................................29
Memory function .............................................................43
Recalling positions from memory ............................44
Storing positions into memory .................................43

Mirror, exterior

Parking position ..........................................................78
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................77
Mirror, exterior, parking position,

front passenger side ...................................................78
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................77
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................75
Mirrors, vanity ................................................................ 131

Night security illumination .......................................... 101

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Obtaining replacement keys ..........................................25
Odometer/Trip odometer ................................................86
Off-Road driving .............................................................202
On-board diagnostic system .........................................240
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ......................................88
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21

Memory function .........................................................43
Recalling positions from memory ............................44
Storing positions into memory .................................43
Power windows ...............................................................122
Blocking of rear door windows ...............................124
Express opening and closing ..................................123
Synchronizing power windows ...............................124
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 15
Product information ..........................................................7

Panic button ......................................................................28
Parking ............................................................................ 195
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................230
Malfunction ...............................................................234
Parktronic switch ......................................................234
Sensors .......................................................................231
Warning indicators ...................................................232
Parking brake ........................137, 191, 193, 195, 241, 267
Partition net .................................................................... 151
Poly-V-belt

Layout .........................................................................308
Power assistance ............................................................ 193
Power seats, front ............................................................ 41

Radio transmitters .........................................................164
Rain sensor

See windshield wiper/washer switch ....................105

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ................................................120

Rear passenger compartment

climate control ........................................................... 119
Rear quarter windows ...................................................125
Rear seat bench ..............................................................139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................142
Head restraints ..........................................................143

Rear seat head restraints .............................................. 143
Adjusting .................................................................... 143
Removal ...................................................................... 143

Rear view mirrors

Exterior .........................................................................77
Inside ............................................................................75
Rear window defroster .................................................. 121
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 106
Remote control .................................................................24
Battery replacement .................................................292
Changing batteries ...................................................292
Operation .....................................................................26
Synchronizing remote control ................................293
Removable cargo floor plates ....................................... 147
Replacement keys ............................................................25
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................282
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................295
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 16
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .....................117
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Roof rack .........................................................................296

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor and airbag ................................66
Screwdriver .................................................................... 259
Seat belt warning lamp ................................................ 245
Seat belts ...........................................................................48
Fastening ......................................................................50
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................49
Unfastening ..................................................................52
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................48
Seat bench .......................................................................139
Seats, folding (Third row seats) ...................................144
Seats, front ........................................................................38
Heated seats .................................................................46
Manual seats ................................................................40
Memory function .........................................................43
Power seats .................................................................. 41

Service indicator

See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................94
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 285
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................126
Emergency operation .............................................. 294
Express opening ........................................................127
Synchronizing .......................................................... 294

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Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

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Instruments and controls

Index

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

332

Snow chains .................................................................... 199
SOS-call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166

Space-saver tire

Air pump .................................................................... 261
Spare parts service ........................................................306
Spare wheel ....................................................................264
Space-saver tire .........................................................265
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 142
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 143
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................242
SRS malfunction ..............................................................60
Start lock-out ....................................................................25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 182
Steering lock ................................................................... 180
Steering wheel

Adjustable .................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Stop lamp, high mounted .............................................289
Storage compartments

Center console ........................................................... 133
Compartment under front passenger seat ............ 134
Glove box .................................................................... 133
Storing mirror positions .................................................78
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................252

Stranded vehicle .............................................................281
Sun visors ........................................................................ 131
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................56
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 293

Tachometer ........................................................................88
Technical data ................................................................ 309
Electrical system .......................................................312
Main dimensions ...................................................... 313
Rims and tires ................................................... 310, 311
Weights ....................................................................... 312
Tele Aid ............................................................................166
Emergency calls ........................................................167
Information ................................................................172
Initiating an emergency call manually ..................169
Roadside Assistance .................................................170
Telephone, general .........................................................157
Telephones and two-way radios ...................................164
Telescoping steering column

Adjusting ...................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................165
Third row seats ...............................................................144

Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 150
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................272
Tire traction .................................................................... 197
Tires

Driving instructions ................................................. 195
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Rotating wheels .........................................................263
Tire inflation pressure .............................................272
Tire replacement .......................................................262
Winter driving instructions .................................... 199

Tool kit

See Vehicle tools .......................................................259
Tow-away alarm ................................................................37
Switching off ................................................................37
Towing the vehicle .........................................................277
Stranded vehicle ....................................................... 281
Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ............................................. 281
Trailer operation ............................................................ 216
Trailer towing .................................................................209
Transmission .................................................................. 183
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............227
Transmission fluid level ...............................................256

Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ..................................................281
Traveling abroad ............................................................201
Trip computer ...................................................................89
Trip odometer ...................................................................86
Trunk .................................................................................34
Opening ........................................................................27
Trunk lamp .....................................................................129
Turn signal failure ...........................................................98
Turn signals ......................................................................97

Unlocking the vehicle ......................................................27

Vanity mirrors ................................................................ 131
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 259
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Vehicle tools

Screwdriver ............................................................... 259

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

333

Instruments and controls

Index

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

334

Warning lamps

See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the

instrument cluster ...............................................240
Warranty coverage .........................................................306
Washing the vehicle ......................................................300
What you should know at the gas station ..................235
Wheel bolt wrench .........................................................259
Wheels .............................................................................262
Changing wheels ......................................................267
Light alloy wheels .....................................................302
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Where to find it ................................................................ 14

Window wiper/washer, rear .........................................106
Windows

See Power windows ...................................................122

Windshield and headlamp washer system

Low fluid level warning lamp ................................. 247

Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system

Refilling ..................................................................... 258
Windshield wiper/washer switch ...............................105
Winter driving ............................................................... 200
Winter driving instructions ..........................................199
Wiper blade

Replacing ................................................................... 295
Wiper operation .............................................................105

Service and Literature

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If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz

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For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-sites www.mbusa.com and www.mbusi.com.

Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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