2007 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

앫 the high mounted brake lamp 앫 the Bi-Xenon* low beam lamps 앫 the Bi-Xenon high beam flasher spot-

light*

! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi- cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by a qualified specialist workshop having the necessary skills and tools for carrying out the work required.

i Replacing the bulbs for the front lamps is a technically complex process. For your conve- nience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly.

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Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Low beam bulb (halogen headlamp)

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

i ML 500 only: Before replacing a bulb in the right headlamp, the fusebox in the engine compartment must be removed. This should be performed by a quali- fied specialist workshop, for instance by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 136). 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 356).

1 Housing cover for low beam halogen

headlamp

2 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb (high beam and high beam flasher) 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing

lamp bulb

4 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 5 Bulb socket for side marker lamp bulb

1 Low beam headlamp cover

2 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. 왘 Remove cover 1. 왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of the

headlamp housing.

왘 Pull the low beam bulb out of bulb

socket 2.

왘 Insert the new low beam bulb into bulb

socket 2.

왘 Insert bulb socket 2 into the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise until it

engages.

왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag-

es.

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Bi-Xenon* low beam/high beam headlamp

High beam bulb (halogen headlamp)

Warning!

Do not remove the low beam/high beam cover for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon* lamps, it is danger- ous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

1 High beam headlamp cover

2 Bulb socket for high beam headlamp

Turn signal lamp bulb

왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. 왘 Remove cover 1. 왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of the

headlamp housing.

왘 Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb

socket 2.

왘 Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb

socket 2.

왘 Insert bulb socket 2 into the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise until it

engages.

1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the

headlamp housing.

왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the

왘 Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb

headlamp housing.

socket 1.

왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag-

왘 Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb

es.

socket 1.

왘 Insert bulb socket 1 into the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it

engages.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 (컄 page 485)

counterclockwise.

왘 Pull bulb socket 3 out of the

headlamp housing.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3. 왘 Insert the new bulb into bulb

socket 3.

왘 Insert bulb socket 3 into the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise until it

engages.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Side marker lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 (컄 page 485)

counterclockwise.

왘 Pull bulb socket 5 out of the

headlamp housing.

왘 Pull the side marker bulb out of bulb

socket 5.

왘 Insert the new side marker bulb into

bulb socket 5.

왘 Insert bulb socket 5 into the

headlamp housing.

왘 Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise until it

engages.

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Front fog lamp bulbs

! If not done carefully and properly, damage to the bumper can result. We therefore recom- mend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Removing front fog lamp cover:

왘 Insert a suitable object (e.g. screwdriv- er) at point indicated by the arrow and pry out cover 1. Cover 1 is released.

왘 Swing cover 1 outwards and take it

off.

Removing front fog lamp cover (Vehicles with AMG Sport Package* or ML 63 AMG):

1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp or corner-illuminating

front fog lamp*

1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp 왘 Use a suitable object (e.g. hook or a screwdriver) and place the hook or screwdriver carefully between lower end of cover and bumper.

왘 Turn the hook or screwdriver 90°. 왘 Hold the cover 1 and pull the hook or

screwdriver outwards.

You can now access the front fog lamp.

4 Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 4 out of the housing. 왘 Pull the front fog lamp bulb out of bulb

socket 4.

왘 Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into

bulb socket 4.

왘 Insert bulb socket 4 into the housing.

Example ML 350, ML 500 without Sport Package; Sport Package similar 3 Retaining screws 왘 Turn retaining screws 3 counterclock-

wise.

왘 Remove front fog lamp 2 out of the

bumper.

왘 Pull electrical connector off.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

왘 Turn bulb socket 4 clockwise until it

engages.

왘 Plug in the electrical connector. 왘 Insert front fog lamp 2 back into

bumper.

왘 Fasten retaining screws 3. 왘 Reinsert cover 1 and press it in until it

engages.

Additional turn signal lamps bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps

Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 136).

Tail lamp unit

i To access the bulb socket, you have to remove the cover in the corresponding side trim panel of the cargo compartment. 왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 119).

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Opening the side trim panels Opening the driver’s side trim panel:

Vehicles without sound system*: 왘 Remove the storage compartment on

the driver’s side.

1 Cover in left side trim panel 2 Lock 왘 Turn lock 2 90°. 왘 Fold down the cover 1.

1 Lock 2 Storage compartment 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin

into the slot of lock 1.

왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°. 왘 Remove storage compartment 2.

Opening the passenger side trim panel:

Replacing bulbs

1 Lock 2 Cover in right side trim panel 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin

into the slot of lock 1.

왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°. 왘 Remove cover 2.

Example rear lamp passenger-side 1 Brake lamp 2 Backup lamp 3 Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side), tail

lamp, parking and standing lamp

4 Side marker lamp 5 Turn signal lamp 왘 Depending on which bulb needs to be

replaced, turn the respective bulb socket 1 - 5 counterclockwise.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

왘 Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.

왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb

socket and turn clockwise until it en- gages.

왘 Align the respective bulb

socket 1 - 5 and turn it clockwise.

왘 Make sure bulb socket is attached

properly.

왘 Close the respective cover in the cargo

compartment.

왘 Close the tailgate (컄 page 121).

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Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a head- lamp, follow the steps described: 왘 Park the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet (7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall.

왘 Switch the headlamps on

(컄 page 136).

If the beam does not show a beam pattern as indicated in the figure left, then follow the steps below: 왘 Open hood (컄 page 356).

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

License plate lamp

Adjusting headlamp aim

1 License plate lamp cover 2 Screws 왘 Loosen screws 2. 왘 Remove license plate lamp cover 1. 왘 Replace the tubular bulb. 왘 Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1. 왘 Retighten screws 2.

V Vertical centerline H Headlamp mounting high, measured

from the center

i High beam adjustments simultaneously aim the low beam. Vehicle should have a normal tailgate load.

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왘 Always turn adjustment screws 2

and 3 simultaneously for vertical ad- justment until the headlamp is adjust- ed as shown 1 (컄 page 492). Turn clockwise for upward movement and counterclockwise for downward move- ment. Graduations: screw 2: 0.50° pitch screw 3: 0.67° pitch

The left and right headlamps must be ad- justed individually.

i If it is not possible to obtain a proper head- lamp adjustment, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Example headlamp, driver’s side 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Front wiper blades

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

Warning!

Wiper blades are components that are sub- ject to wear and tear. Change the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi- tions and could cause an accident.

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! Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind- shield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Removing 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board

electronics have status 0 (컄 page 42).

! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear.

왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they

engage.

1 Wiper blade 2 Cover 3 Attachment 4 Tab 5 Removing 왘 Press tabs 4 together and tilt wiper blade 1 to detach tabs 4 on both recesses of attachment 3. Wiper blade 1 is released on one end.

왘 Maintaining its tilted position, slide

wiper blade 1 out of attachment 3 in direction of arrow 5.

왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely

fastened.

왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on

the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back.

Rear wiper blade

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

Installing

1 Installing 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Guide tab 5 Cover 왘 Slide the wiper blade into

attachment 3 in direction of arrow 1.

왘 Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed under cover 5 when fully inserting the wiper blade into attachment.

왘 Let tab 2 latch into both recesses of

attachment 3.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

! Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the rear window. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the rear window glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause rear window damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Removing 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board

electronics have status 0 (컄 page 42).

! Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It could tear. 왘 Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear

window until it engages.

왘 Turn wiper blade 2 to form a right angle with wiper arm 1 as shown.

왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wip-

er blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow.

왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place.

왘 Check whether the wiper blade is

securely fastened.

왘 Remove wiper blade 2.

Installing

왘 Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rear

window. Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back.

1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 왘 Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper

arm 1.

1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade

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왔 Flat tire

Warning!

Preparing the vehicle

The dimensions of the spare wheel (Minispare wheel or collapsible tire) are dif- ferent from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accord- ingly.

The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with a spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex- ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.

Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a Minispare wheel is mounted.

Warning!

Vehicles with air suspension package*:

Do not open or close any doors or the tailgate while mounting a spare wheel. The vehicle could rise or lower to a previously selected level. You or others could be injured as a result.

왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from

moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.

왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher

(컄 page 142).

왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position.

왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 57).

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Set the automatic transmission to park

position P (컄 page 187).

왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 39). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* button once (컄 page 67).

왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey re- moved from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at

a safe distance from the roadway.

i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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i Vehicles with collapsible tire: You can use the power outlet in the cargo com- partment or in the front of the rear seats to oper- ate the electric air pump even when the ignition is switched off, e.g. in order to inflate the col- lapsible emergency spare tire. An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini- mum level, the power outlets are automatically switched off. This ensures that enough power re- mains to start the engine.

Mounting the spare wheel

Preparing the vehicle 왘 Prepare the vehicle as described

(컄 page 497).

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Vehicles with Minispare wheel: 왘 Take the wheel wrench, the collapsible wheel chock, and the vehicle jack out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 469).

왘 Take the Minispare wheel out of the

cargo compartment (컄 page 473).

Vehicles with collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only): 왘 Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench, wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 474).

! Vehicles with factory-mounted running-boards*: Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type jack (located under the cargo compartment floor) designed for use with factory-mounted running boards. Only use this jack when jacking up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be damaged. See separate instructions for scissors-type jack.

Lifting the vehicle

Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack- et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects. One collapsible wheel chock is includ- ed with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469). For information on set- ting up the collapsible wheel chock, see (컄 page 472).

When changing wheel on a level surface: 왘 Place one wheel chock in front of and

another sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: 왘 Place the wheel chock and another sizable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

1 Wheel wrench 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1).

The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

! Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle, as this may cause damage to the vehicle.

2 Take-up bracket 3 Jack 4 Crank

! Vehicles with factory-mounted running-boards*: Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type jack (located under the cargo compartment floor) designed for use with factory-mounted running boards. Only use this jack when jacking up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be damaged. See separate instructions for scissors-type jack. 왘 Place jack 3 on firm ground.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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왘 Position jack 3 under the take-up

bracket 2 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an in- cline.

Warning!

왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and

remove it.

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle

is raised.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

Removing the wheel

왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment

bolt 1 supplied with the tool kit (컄 page 469).

왘 Remove the remaining bolts.

! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the bolts and wheel hub threads. 왘 Remove the wheel.

왘 Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3

is fully seated in take-up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground.

왘 Continue to turn crank 4 until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.

1 Alignment bolt

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! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.

Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

Mounting the new wheel

1 Wheel bolt for 18", 19" and 20" light

alloy wheels and collapsible tire (AMG vehicles)

2 Wheel bolt for 17" light alloy wheels or Minispare wheel (located in vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469))

! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mount- ing 17" light alloy rims or the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for 17" light alloy rims or the Minispare wheel will damage the vehicle’s brakes. 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

wheel hub.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Guide spare wheel onto the alignment

bolt and push it on the wheel hub.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt. 왘 Insert the remaining wheel bolt and

tighten it slightly.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

Inflating the collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)

Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.

Warning!

Vehicles with collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only):

Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted.

Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump (컄 page 502) before lowering the vehicle.

Warning!

Observe instructions on air pump label.

! Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be dam- aged. 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the

cargo compartment (컄 page 474).

Electric air pump 1 Flap 2 On/off switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent

screw

5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on electric air pump. 왘 Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose

with pressure gauge 4.

왘 Remove the valve cap from the

collapsible tire valve.

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왘 Screw union nut 5 onto the collaps-

ible tire valve.

왘 Insert electrical plug 3 into a power

outlet (컄 page 302).

! The cigarette lighter* (컄 page 300) or the power outlet in the front center console (컄 page 302) is not designed for use with the electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the rear center console or in the cargo compartment (컄 page 303) for electric air pump operation. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1.

or 왘 Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once without depressing the brake pedal.

왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 2.

The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the collapsible tire.

왘 Inflate the collapsible tire to the recom- mended tire inflation pressure given in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 536). This takes about 5 minutes for the col- lapsible tire.

Warning!

Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during inflation. Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equipment.

! Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the electric air pump again after it has cooled off.

Practical hints Flat tire

! Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. 왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0.

or 왘 Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice without depressing the brake pedal.

왘 If the tire inflation pressure is above the recommended tire inflation pres- sure given in this Operator’s Manual, release excess tire inflation pressure using the vent screw.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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Warning!

Lowering the vehicle

Follow recommend inflation pressures.

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- cause they are more likely to become punc- tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

왘 Detach the electric air pump. 왘 Store the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the electric air pump back in the cargo compartment.

Warning!

Vehicles with collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only):

Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted.

Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump (컄 page 502) before lowering the vehicle.

왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight.

왘 Remove the jack.

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1-5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

왘 Store jack and all other vehicle tool kit

items back into the storage well.

i The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the spare wheel well under the cargo compart- ment floor, but should be transported in the car- go compartment wrapped in a protective cover. Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS*: Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni- tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle.

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Practical hints Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 40) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

If the engine does not start: 왘 Wait for approximately 2 minutes. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 40) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

If the engine still does not start, do not make any further attempts to start the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light truck Center or call Roadside Assistance (컄 page 312).

i When the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) has been illuminated for the above condition, it will remain illuminated until the engine was cycled on and off four times in a row.

Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be sucked into the fuel system. If this happens, the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on and the engine may not start immediately after refueling the vehicle. After refueling: 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P. The gear position indicator in the multi- function display should be on P. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch (컄 page 40). 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 2 for at least 10 seconds (컄 page 40).

왘 Return the SmartKey in the starter

switch to position 0 (컄 page 40).

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왔 Battery The battery is located under the front passenger seat.

i Mercedes-Benz recommends to have the battery replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser- vice life. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently. When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center about steps you need to observe.

Warning!

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries.

Risk of explosion.

Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid creating sparks.

Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Wear suitable protective cloth- ing, especially gloves, apron and faceguard.

Practical hints Battery

Wear eye protection.

Rinse any acid spills immediate- ly with clear water. Contact a physician if necessary.

Keep children away.

Follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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Practical hints Battery

! The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” bat- tery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-removable. Do not attempt to open the bat- tery as otherwise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require top- ping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be opened to check the electrolyte level, the bat- tery condition must be checked periodically by performing a battery conductance test. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test- ing intervals. As with any other battery, the battery may dis- charge if the vehicle is not operated for an ex- tended period of time. You can connect a battery maintenance charge unit tested and approved for use on your vehicle model or disconnect the battery to prevent battery discharge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information.

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! The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the factory-equipped battery. The battery, the battery ventilation hose (컄 page 513) and the lateral plug (컄 page 513) must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

Warning!

Jump starting must only be done using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 515).

Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 507). Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.

! Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for further information.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

Practical hints Battery

Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery

Warning!

Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery is a complicated and technically demanding procedure that also requires safety precautions to avoid the risk of injury. We strongly recommend that it be performed by a qualified technician or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center only. Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only undertake it if you feel fully capable of performing all of the tasks involved as de- scribed in these instructions. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 507). Performing the tasks involved incorrectly can cause damage to the vehicle and impair the operating safety of the vehicle, and/or cause severe injury to you or others.

i With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button will have no effect.

Step 1 (Disconnecting)

i If your battery is discharged, the vehicle must be jump started (컄 page 515) using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment, or an accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz must be connected using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment (see separate instructions for the accessory bat- tery charge unit*) before any of the following steps can be performed. If the battery cannot be jumped or charged, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 왘 Set the automatic transmission to

position P (컄 page 187).

왘 Firmly depress the parking brake

(컄 page 65).

왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 66). 왘 Leave the ignition switched on

(컄 page 40).

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Practical hints Battery

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i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started: 앫 Leave the engine running. 앫 Complete step 1, starting with switching off

all electrical consumers.

앫 Continue with step 2. 앫 When the front passenger seat is in the most

forward position, turn off the engine.

왘 Switch off all electrical consumers. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions

and precautions (컄 page 507). 왘 Open the front passenger door.

i Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 Move the front passenger seat to the

most forward position (컄 page 44).

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Step 2 (Disconnecting)

Step 3 (Disconnecting)

1 Battery cover 왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment

2 Perforated floor carpet 왘 Cut the floor carpet 2 along the

and remove main battery cover 1.

dotted white line (see illustration) until you reach the perforated part. Start cutting at the point indicated by the arrows. Cut carpet using a sharp object (knife etc.).

왘 Enter the front passenger compart-

ment.

왘 Move the front passenger seat to the most rearward position (컄 page 44).

i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started, turn off the engine. 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (Turn off the engine or all electrical systems using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Open the driver’s door. With the driver’s door open, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch).

Practical hints Battery

Step 4 (Disconnecting)

3 Air channel 4 Clip with pin insert 왘 Pull pin out of clip 4 in direction of

왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment

arrow.

again.

왘 Pull clip with pin 4 outwards. 왘 Remove air channel 3 by pulling it out

in direction of arrow.

2 Perforated floor carpet, unfolded 왘 Fold the floor carpet piece 2 in

direction of the arrow.

왘 Move the front passenger seat to the

most forward and upward position again (컄 page 44).

왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 40).

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Practical hints Battery

Step 5 (Disconnecting)

Step 6 (Disconnecting)

Step 7 (Removing)

5 Protection cover 6 Battery 왘 Unclip protection cover 5 from

battery 6 and remove it.

7 Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal 왘 Disconnect battery negative lead 8

from negative terminal.

왘 Remove positive terminal cover. 왘 Disconnect the battery positive

lead 7.

9 Battery ventilation hose a Attachment nut b Mounting 왘 Remove the battery ventilation

hose 9 by pulling it out.

왘 Unfasten and remove attachment

nuts a.

왘 Remove mounting b.

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Step 8 (Removing)

Step 9 (Reinstalling) 왘 Carry out step 8 in reverse order

(컄 page 513).

! The battery, the battery ventilation hose 9 and the lateral plug d (컄 page 513) must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

c Battery 왘 Tilt the battery c with the negative

terminal side upwards.

왘 Take out the battery maintaining its tilted position in the direction of the arrow.

Battery, shown removed for illustration 9 Battery ventilation hose d Vent plug

Practical hints Battery

왘 Carry out step 10 to reconnect the

battery (컄 page 513).

왘 Follow steps 5 to 1 in reverse order to

completely reinstall the battery (컄 page 512) to (컄 page 509).

Step 10 (Reconnecting) 왘 If the battery has been removed, first

carry out step 8 in reverse order (컄 page 513).

왘 Open the driver’s door. 왘 Make sure all electrical consumers are

turned off.

왘 Make sure the SmartKey is removed

from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board

electronics have status 0 (Open the driver’s door. With the driver’s door open, the vehicle’s on-board elec- tronics have status 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (컄 page 39)).

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왘 Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

Practical hints Battery

컄컄

왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi-

Charging the battery

tive terminal and fasten it’s cover (컄 page 512).

왘 Connect the negative lead to the nega-

tive terminal (컄 page 512).

! Never invert the terminal connections!

i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnection): 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 169).

Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga- tion module*: Time and date are set auto- matically.

앫 Synchronize the door windows

(컄 page 238).

앫 Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*

(컄 page 244).

앫 Synchronize the power folding exterior rear

view mirrors* (컄 page 202).

If the battery is discharged, the battery can be charged using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 516).

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger.

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왔 Jump starting

Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 516).

앫 Jump starting should only be performed

when the engine and catalytic converter1 are cold.

앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is

frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

앫 Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫 Only use jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

1 Vehicles with gasoline engine only.

Practical hints Jump starting

앫 Always make sure the jumper cables

are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when the engine is started or running.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Do not attempt to start the engine using a battery quick charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuc- cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt- ic converter1. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still at- tached to a battery.

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Practical hints Jump starting

Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 507).

The jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment.

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1 Positive terminal of charged battery 2 Positive terminal of discharged battery 3 Negative terminal of charged battery 4 Negative terminal of discharged

battery

1 Negative (-) terminal 2 Positive (+) terminal 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake. 왘 Set automatic transmission to

position P.

왘 Open the hood (컄 page 356). 왘 Open cover of positive terminal 2.

왘 Connect positive terminal 1 and 2 with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first.

왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminals 3 and 4 of the batteries with the second jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal 3 of the charged battery first.

! Never invert the terminal connections! 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi-

cle.

You can now turn on the electrical con- sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals 4 and 3 and then from positive terminals 2 and 1. You can now switch on the headlamps. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed.

! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the automatic transmission must be in position N and the starter switch must be in position 2 (컄 page 40). When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Keep in mind that it is important for the SmartKey to be in the respective starter switch positions as described above. As soon as the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is removed from the vehicle, the automatic transmission will shift to park position P see “Starter switch posi- tions” (컄 page 39).

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing.

! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment, with the SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. Use the towing eyes. Switch off the ESP® (컄 page 99) and the auto- matic central locking (컄 page 126).

! Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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Warning!

If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the power

supply or in the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the starter switch is in position 2 (컄 page 40).

i To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter switch to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.

i If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the automatic transmission will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch. For more information, see “Bat- tery” (컄 page 507) and “Jump starting” (컄 page 515).

! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the ignition in position 2 (컄 page 40), the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel is turning at a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or above. To prevent the vehicle doors from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking (컄 page 126). Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or sus- pension parts.

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Installing towing eye bolt

Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on the right-hand side of each bumper.

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Warning!

In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.

Removing cover

i The cover 1 is secured to the bumper by a plastic cord. 왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by

the arrow. Vehicles with Sport Package*: 왘 Pry cover 1 with a screwdriver or similar tool at point indicated by the arrow.

왘 Lift off cover 1 to reveal the threaded

hole for towing eye bolt.

1 Cover

Vehicles with Sport Package* 1 Cover

Stranded vehicle

Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of care, especial- ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago- nally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou- pled to a trailer. If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer hitch receiver should be pulled backward in its own previously made tracks.

Installing towing eye bolt 왘 Take the towing eye bolt and wheel bolt

wrench from the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469).

왘 Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.

Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-

wise with wheel wrench. 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt. 왘 Store the towing eye bolt and wheel

bolt wrench back into the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469).

Installing cover 왘 Engage cover 1 at top and press at

bottom.

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Practical hints Fuses

The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and sys- tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- ing.

Warning!

Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap- proved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.

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If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. They are included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469): 앫 Fuse chart

The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca- tion and fuse amperages.

앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 Fuse box in engine compartment

(컄 page 523)

앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment

(컄 page 523)

앫 Fuse box in passenger compartment

(컄 page 524)

Before replacing fuses: 왘 Apply parking brake (컄 page 65). 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P (컄 page 187). The gear position indicator in the multi- function display should be on P. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 40). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey re- moved from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

Fuse box in engine compartment

The fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 356).

Example fuse box ML 350 (ML 320 CDI, ML 63 AMG similar) 1 Clamp 2 Fuse box cover

Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in cargo compartment

The fuse box is located in the cargo com- partment behind the passenger side trim panel.

Fuse box ML 500
1 Clamp 2 Fuse box cover 왘 Pull clamp 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up. 왘 Install fuse box cover in reverse order.

! The fuse box cover must be installed properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. 왘 Close the hood after checking or

replacing fuses (컄 page 358).

1 Lock 2 Cover

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Removing/installing cover 왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 119). 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 (컄 page 523).

왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°

in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove cover 2. 왘 Install cover 2 in reverse order.

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Fuse box in passenger compartment

The fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the front passenger side.

1 Cover

! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw- driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the dash- board, as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard.

Opening 왘 Open the front passenger door. 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 294). 왘 Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into the edge of the cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow.

왘 Loosen cover 1 from dashboard using

lever.

왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 out

and remove.

Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 into the opening at the

front.

왘 Press cover 1 back on until it engag-

es.

Emergency engine shut-down

If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 66), you may use the following emergency procedure. 왘 Take the fuse chart from the vehicle

tool kit (컄 page 470).

왘 Open the fuse box in engine compart-

ment (컄 page 523).

왘 Use the fuse extractor to remove

fuse 120. Find its location in the fuse chart.

i ML 500: Remove fuse 114 to shut-down the engine. Find its location in the fuse chart.

Practical hints Fuses

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Technical data

Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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Technical data Parts service

The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.

! The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject- ed to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, man- ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed.

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Technical data Warranty coverage

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet