2005 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

Residual ventilation 142

REST (Residual engine heat

utilization) 326

Restraint system 326
Restraint system see Infant and child

restraint systems

Returning from off-road driving 210
Rims 307
Roadside assistance 12

Tele Aid* 178

RON 220
RON (Research Octane Number) 326
Roof rack 166
Rotating wheels 233
Rubber parts

Cleaning 245

Safety

Occupant 58

Safety belts see Seat belts Safety defects

Reporting 19

Safety systems Driving 76

Saving current speed 154
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 46
Seat belts 64

Cleaning 244
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Warning lamp 260

Seat heater*

Switching off 99
Switching on 98

Seats 95

Adjusting 35
Heater* 98
Manual 36
Rapid seat heating* 99
Rear 99
Split rear bench seat 100

Securing cargo

Cargo tie-down rings 161

Index

Selector lever 26

Lock 47
Position 26, 120

Self-test

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation

system 70
Tele Aid* 175

Service

Calling up the service indicator 238
Major service (Service B) 237
Minor service (Service A) 237
Overdue 238
Parts 302
Types 238
When due 237

Service and Warranty Booklet

Loss of 303

Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 237

Calling up 238
Clearing 237, 238
Service indicator (FSS)

Display messages 263

Service life (tires) 232
Service System see FSS Setting

Cruise control 154
Higher speed in cruise control 155
Hours (clock) 119
Lower speed in cruise control 155
Minutes (clock) 119
Slower speed in cruise control 155
Speed in cruise control 155

Setting date

Trip computer* 189

Setting illumination time 110
Setting language

Trip computer* 193

Shift lock 326
Shifting

Gear selector lever positions 123
Into optimal gear range (automatic

transmission) 121
Side impact airbags 64
Side marker bulb

Replacing 278
Side marker lamps

Replacing bulbs 274, 275

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Side windows 146

Automatic closing 147
Automatic opening 147
Cleaning 243
Closing 147
Closing fully (Express-close) 147
Opening 147
Opening and closing 146
Opening fully (Express-open) 147
Rear quarter window* 148
Stopping 147
Synchronizing power windows 148

Simultaneous wiping and washing

Rear window wiper/washer 52
Windshield wipers 51

Single wipe 51
Snow chains 236
Spare fuses 298
Spare wheel 266
Removing 266

Speed

Saving current 154

Speed settings

Cruise control 155

Speedometer 25
Split rear bench seat 100
SRS 66, 326

Indicator lamp 262

Standing lamps 107
Standing water

Driving instructions 204

StArt

Display messages 263

Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 47
Steep terrain

Driving 206
Steering column

Height adjustment 40
Length adjustment 40

Steering lock 23, 33

Positions 33

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Steering wheel

Adjusting 40
Adjustment 40
Cleaning 244

Stolen vehicle

Tracking services 183

Stop watch 192
Stopping

Windows 147

Storage compartments 167

Armrest 168
Cup holder 170
Glove box 167
Storage compartment in front of

armrest 168

Storage compartment under front

passenger seat* 167

Under front passenger seat* 167

Storing (Memory function*)

Positions into memory 106

Stranded vehicle 296
Sun visor 134
Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) 326

Switching off

Automatic climate control 139
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 55
Rapid seat heating 99
Transmission control – LOW RANGE

mode 127

Switching on

Automatic climate control 139
ESP 82
Front fog lamps 112
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 112
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 50
Rapid seat heating* 99
Seat heating* 98
Transmission control – LOW RANGE

mode 127

Trip computer* 189
Windshield wipers 51

Synchronizing ESP 252
Power windows 148
Remote control 273
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 152

Tachometer 26, 119

Displaying gear range 122

Tail lamps 279

Cleaning 242

Tar stains 241
Technical data 314
Brake fluid 314
Coolants 316
Electrical system 309
Engine 306
Engine oil 314
Engine oil additives 314
Fuel requirements 315
Gasoline additives 315
Main dimensions 310
Premium unleaded gasoline 315
Rims and tires 307
Weights 311
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 319

Tele Aid System* 327

Index

Tele Aid* 174

Emergency calls 176
Information 180
Initiating an emergency call

manually 178

Remote door unlock 182
Roadside assistance 178
Stolen vehicle tracking services 183
System self-check 175
Tele Aid System* 175
Upgrade signals 181

Telematics* 327
Telephone* 173
Temperature

Grades of tires 321
Tires 233

Third row seats* 102

Folding down single seat 103
Installing single seat 104
Removing single seat 104
Storing single seat 103

Tie-down rings

(Cargo compartment) 161

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Index

Tightening torque 327
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 287
Tilt

Head restraint 38, 40

Tilt/sliding sunroof*

Closing 150
Opening 150
Synchronizing 152

Time

Setting hours 119
Setting minutes 119

Tire inflation pressure

Checking 221, 232

Tire speed rating 202, 327
Tire traction 201
Tires 307

Direction of rotation 232
Driving instructions 200
Retreads 231
Rims and tires 307
Service life 232
Temperature 233
Temperature grades 321
Tread depth 235
Wear pattern 233
Winter 235

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Trailer hitches 211
Trailer towing 211

Attaching a trailer 213
Checking weights 213
Electrical connections 212
Hitches 211
Loading 212
Weights and ratings 212

Trailer weights and ratings 212
Transfer case 327
Transmission control – LOW RANGE

mode 127
Switching off 127
Switching on 127

Transmission selector lever 270

Unlocking manually 270

Tread depth (tires) 235
Treadwear 320

Tools 264

Vehicle jack 265
Vehicles with CD-changer* 265
Wheel bolt wrench 265

Tow-away alarm 29, 84

Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84

Towing

Trailer 211

Towing a trailer 214

Automatic transmission 125

Towing eye

Front 295
Rear 295

Towing the vehicle 293

Stranded vehicle 296

Tracking services

For stolen vehicle 183

Traction 320, 327
Trailer

Attaching 213
Loading 212
Towing 214

Index

Trip computer* 29, 189

Average fuel consumption 192
Compass 190
Country 193
Distance remaining 192
Language 193
Selecting functions 189
Setting date 189
Stop watch 192
Switching on 189

Trip odometer

Resetting 119

Trip odometer display 118
Trunk see Cargo compartment Turn signal lamps

Replacing bulbs 274, 275

Turn signal, side marker lamp

Replacing bulbs 274

Turn signals 50

Additional in mirrors 274
Cleaning lenses 242
Front bulbs 274
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 275, 279

Turning off

Engine 55

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 327

Unlocking 32, 88

Centrally from inside 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 268
Driver’s door, fuel filler flap 89
Fuel filler flap 219
In an emergency 268
Transmission selector lever

manually 270

Vehicle in an emergency 182
With the remote control 32

Upgrade signals

Tele Aid* 181

Uphill driving

Cruise control 154

Upholstery

Cleaning 245

Upshifting 121

Useful features 167

Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 171
Cup holder 169
Electrical outlet 173
Garage door opener 183
Storage compartments 167
Tele Aid* 174
Telephone* 173
Trip computer* 189

Vehicle

Data recording 20
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 269
Lowering 287
Proper use of 17
Service battery 272
Towing 293
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 268

Vehicle and trailer weights and

ratings 212

Vehicle battery 272

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Index

Vehicle care

Cup holder 244
Engine cleaning 242
Gear selector lever 244
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 242
Instrument cluster 244
Leather upholstery 245
Light alloy wheels 244
MB Tex upholstery 245
Ornamental moldings 242
Paintwork 241
Parktronic* system sensor 243
Plastic and rubber parts 245
Power washer 241
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 244
Tail lamps 242
Tar stains 241
Turn signals 242
Upholstery 245
Vehicle washing 242
Window cleaning 243
Wiper blades 243

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Wheel change

Tightening torque 287

Wheels

Rotating 233

Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windows Windshield

Defogging 140
Refilling washer fluid 230
Replacing wiper blades 283
Washer fluid 230, 319
Washer system 319

Windshield washer fluid 319

Mixing ratio 319
Refilling 230
Wiping with 51

Windshield washer system 319

Vehicle identification number (VIN) 304
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicle lighting

Checking 221

Vehicle tool kit 264

Vehicle with CD-changer* 265

Vehicle washing 242
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 304,

327

Voice control system* 327

Warning indicators

Parktronic* 158

Warning sounds

Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 49

Warranty coverage 303
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 233
Weights 311
Wheel bolt wrench 265

Windshield wipers 51, 131

Wiper blades

Intermittent 51
Interval wiping 132
Normal wiper speed 51
Rain sensor* 132
Rear window wiper/washer 52
Replacing wiper blades 283
Simultaneous wiping and washing 52
Single wipe 51
Switching on 51
Wiping with windshield washer

fluid 51
Winter driving

Snow chains 236
Tires 235

Winter driving instructions 202
Winter tires 235

Cleaning 243
Installing 283
Removing 283
Replacing 283

Wiper switch 51
Wiper/washer

Rear window 52

Wiping

And washing simultaneously 51
Intermittent 51, 132
With windshield washer fluid 51

Wiping and washing simultaneously 52

Xenon headlamps* Bi-Xenon* 323

Index

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Service and Literature

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

expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.

For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.

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 questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.

Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.

Title illustration no. P00.01-2273-31

Press time 02/16/04

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