2007 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

Belt reel 291
Beverage holder see Cup holder Block heater (Canada only) 400
Bolts, Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only) 474

Bolts, Minispare wheel

(except ML 63 AMG) 473

Brake fluid 546

Checking 354
Messages in the

multifunction display 449

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Replacing bulbs 490

Brake pads 326

Messages in the

multifunction display 447

Brakes 326

Warning lamp 415

Break-in period 324
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs Button for Voice control*

system 30, 148

California retail buyers and lessees,

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 417, 418

Important notice for 11

Camera see Rear view camera* Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 543

Card holder 32, 35, 299
Cargo compartment cover blind 286
Cargo tie-down rings 283
Carpets, Cleaning 411
Catalytic converter

(gasoline engine) 349
CD changer* 161, 294
CD player 161
Center console

Lower part 32
Upper part 31

Central locking

Automatic 126
Locking/unlocking from

the inside 126

Switch 126

Certification label 530

Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 381

Checking tire pressure electronically with

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 379

Checklist

Off-road driving 336
Returning from off-road driving 341

Children in the vehicle 82

Air bags 73, 82
Blocking rear door window

operation 93

Indicator lamp, Front passenger front

air bag 89

Infant and child restraint systems 77,

82

LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 85

Cigarette lighter* 301

555

Index

Climate control 206

COMAND system see separate operating

Control system submenus 151, 153, 166

Air conditioning, Cooling 216
Air distribution, Front 212
Air distribution, Rear 219
Air recirculation mode 214
Air vents, Front 212
Air volume 212
Control panel*, Rear 217
Control panel, Front 208
Deactivating system 210
Defogging 213
Defrosting 213
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 216

Clock 27, 169

Setting time 169

Cloth upholstery,

Cleaning and care of 412

Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System

see COMAND system

Cold tire inflation pressure 395
Collapsible tire 538
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) 474
Collapsible wheel chock 472

instructions

Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 140
Compass 321

Adjustment 174
Calibration 175
Calling up the compass 321

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 348
Control system 147

Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Resetting to factory default 165

Control system menus 147

AIRMATIC*/Compass 162
AMG menu 156
Audio 159
Distronic* 162
Nav* 161
Settings 164
Standard display 154
Tel* 182
Trip computer 180
Vehicle configuration 178
Vehicle status message memory 163

Comfort* 177
Instrument cluster 167, 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 169
Vehicle 174

Coolant 362, 549

Anticorrosion/antifreeze

mixing ratio and quantity 550

Capacities 543
Checking coolant level 354, 362
Messages in the multifunction

display 450, 452

Temperature 350
Temperature display 154

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140

Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Replacing bulbs 488
Crossing obstacles 339
Cruise control 245
Activating 247
Messages in the

multifunction display 431

556

Index

Cup holders 298
Cleaning 299
Front center console 299
Front center console,

Removing/Installing 299

Rear armrest 299

Curb weight 395
Current transmission program

mode (AMG vehicles only) 147

Date display, Setting 169, 170
Daytime running lamp mode 138

Setting 171

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 213, 227
Defrosting, Front 213, 227
Defrosting, Rear 205
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 172
Interior lighting 173

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine

Preglow indicator lamp 29

Difficulties

While driving 63
While starting 57
Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 147, 155
Dimensions, Vehicle 541
Direction of rotation (tires) 368
Displays

Digital speedometer 147, 155
Distronic* 253
Maintenance service indicator 401
Messages in the

multifunction display 428

Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature 147, 155
Selecting 168
Symbol messages 446
Text messages 430
Vehicle status message 163, 428
Vehicle system settings,

Control system 151, 153, 164

Distronic* 250

Activating 256
Cleaning system sensor 408
Control system 255
Deactivating 259
Distance warning function* 179, 263
Driving hints 261
Messages in the

multifunction display 432

Sensor cover 408
Warning and indicator lamps 253

Door

Entry lamps 144
Locking, In an emergency 476
Locking/unlocking,

KEYLESS-GO* 39, 68

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the

multifunction display 455

Opening from inside/outside 109,

118

Distance to empty (range), Trip

Computer 180

Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 315
Unlocking, Mechanical key 475

557

Index

Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows DOT 389, 395
Downhill driving

Cruise control 247

Driving safety systems

4-ETS 102
ABS 96
BAS 97
EBP 101
ESP® 98

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 264

Driving systems 245

Messages in the

multifunction display 447

Drinking and driving 325
Driving 51, 325
Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 330
In winter 332, 399
Instructions 51, 325
Problems 63
Safety systems 96
Systems 245
Through standing water 333
Through water 338
With Distronic* 261

Driving off 58

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

Air suspension package* 269
Cruise control 245
Distronic* 250
Downhill Speed Regulation

(DSR) 264

Off-road driving program 268
Parktronic system* 274
Rear view camera* 279
Vehicle level control* 270

Driving tips 191

Accelerator position 191
Kickdown 191

558

Easy-entry/exit feature

Activating (driver’s seat)* 177

Easy-entry/exit feature* 46
EBP 101

Indicator and warning lamps 416,

448

Electrical connections

Trailer 343

Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 540
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS Emergency calls

Tele Aid* 310

Emergency operation

Fuel filler flap 477
Locking/unlocking

the vehicle 475, 476

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation 478

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 198

Emergency operations

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 315
Unlocking/opening the tailgate 476

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 515
Engine shut-down 525
First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497
Fuses 522
Hazard warning flasher 142
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424
Roadside Assistance 12, 312
Towing the vehicle 518

Emission control 350

Information label 531
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram

label 531

Engine

Belt layout (ML 320 CDI) 532
Belt layout (ML 350) 532
Belt layout (ML 500) 532
Belt layout (ML 63 AMG) 533
Block heater (Canada only) 400
Break-in recommendations 358
Cleaning 406
Compartment 356
Emergency engine shut-down 525
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 449
Maximum engine speed 146, 534,

535

Messages in the

multifunction display 449

Number 531
Starting 54
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 55
Starting with the SmartKey 55
Tachometer 29, 146
Technical data 534
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 67
Turning off with the SmartKey 67

Index

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 358, 546
Adding 361, 546
Additives 546
Changing 361, 546
Checking level 358
Checking level with the

control system (ML 500 only) 358

Checking with the oil dipstick

(except ML 500) 360

Consumption 358
Filler neck (ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361
Filler neck (ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361
Messages in display 359, 453
Messages in the

multifunction display 453

Recommended engine oils

and oil filters 546

Engine oil level 358
ESP® 27, 98

Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 98
Messages in the

multifunction display 436, 437

Off-road-ESP® 101
Warning lamp 27, 419, 420

559

Index

ETD 80, 423

Safety guidelines 73

Expanding cargo compartment 284
Exterior rear view mirrors 49, 201

Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS

PLUS

Floormats* 303
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 362
Brake fluid 354, 544, 546
Capacities 543
Engine coolant 354, 362, 549
Engine oil 358, 546
Power steering fluid 544
Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning system* 355, 545, 551

Fog lamps 139

Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 140
Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 488

4-ETS 102

Off-road - 4-ETS 102

Folding 202
Power folding* 202
Synchronizing 202

Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil

(ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361

Filler neck, Engine oil

(ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361

First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497

Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only) 474, 538

Lifting the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 504
Minispare wheel

(except ML 63 AMG) 473

Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 538

560

Front air bags 75
Front defroster 213, 227
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag 70, 75

Messages in the multifunction display 440, 441, 442, 443

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 31, 89, 426, 427

Front seat heat restraints see

Head restraints

Front towing eye 520
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 361, 402
Fuel 353

Additives 547
Capacities, Fuel tank 545
Consumption statistics 180, 181
Diesel fuel 545
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352, 477
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,

420

Premium unleaded gasoline 353,

547, 548

Requirements, Octane rating 548

Fuel cap

Messages in the multifunction

display 455

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 180
Since last reset 181

Fuel filler flap 352

Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 477

Fuel tank

Capacity 545
Filler flap 352

Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 545
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 543
Fuses 522

Fuse box in cargo compartment 523
Fuse box in engine compartment 523
Fuse box in passenger compartment 524
Fuse chart 469, 522
Fuse extractor 469, 522
Replacing 522
Spare fuses 469, 522

Garage door opener* 316
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 395
Gear range

Automatic transmission 193
Limiting 193
Shifting into optimal 195

Gear selector lever 25, 54, 185

Cleaning 411
Gearshift pattern 185
Messages in the

multifunction display 438

Position 188
Shifting procedure 188
Transmission position 189

Global locking/unlocking see Key,

SmartKey

Glove box 294
Good visibility 200
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR

Index

Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 395
GVW 395
GVWR 395

Halogen headlamp see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411
Hazard warning flasher 142
Head restraints 44, 128

Active head restraint 80, 128
Front seats, Adjusting 44
Rear seats 81
Rear seats, Adjusting 129
Rear seats, Removing and

installing 129

Headlamp aim

Adjusting 492

Headlamp cleaning system* 200, 363
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed

shut-off, Exterior lamps

561

Index

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 137
Bi-Xenon* 458, 486
Cleaning lenses 408
Cleaning system* 200, 363
Halogen 485
High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 460

Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 137
Messages in the

multifunction display 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463

Replacing bulbs 482, 483
Switch 59, 136

Heated seats see Seat heating* Heated steering wheel* 304
Height adjustment

Vehicle level control (Vehicles with Air suspension package*) 271

562

High beam flasher 59, 140
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the

multifunction display 459

Replacing bulbs 483, 485, 486
Switching on 59, 140

High mounted brake lamp 483
Hood 356

Messages in the

multifunction display 455

Opening 356

Hooks

Loading 284

Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or

automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Hydroplaning 330

Identification labels see Labels Ignition 40, 42, 55
Immobilizer 103
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see

Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires,

Inflation pressures

Information button see Tele Aid* Infrared reflecting windshield* 322
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 145
Illumination brightness 145
Lamps 414
Messages in display see

Multifunction display messages

Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature indicator 146
Selecting language 167

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness 145

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit

Index

Interior lighting 142

Delayed shut-off 173

Interior rear view mirror 49
Antiglare positions 200
Auto-dimming mirrors* 201

Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers 61

Jack 471

Lifting the vehicle 498

Jump starting 515

Key, Mechanical 475
Key, SmartKey 108

Batteries 111, 480
Battery check lamp 108
Checking battery condition 111
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 108
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 109

Loss of 111
Messages in the

multifunction display 457
Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 239

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 239

Remote control 108
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 110
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power tailgate* 111

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Batteries 116, 480
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 116
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 239

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing, Power tailgate* 123
Factory setting 109

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Closing/locking, Power

tailgate* 125

Factory setting 115
Important notes 113
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 115

Loss of 117
Messages in the

multifunction display 456, 457

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 239

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 239

Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 115
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 40, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power tailgate* 117

563

Index

Kickdown 191
Kilopascal 395

Labels 530

Certification 530
Emission control information 531
Engine number 531
Paintwork code 530
Vacuum line routing diagram 531
Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) 530

Lamp sensor see Light sensor Lamps, exterior 483

Front 483
Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 460

Messages in display 458
Messages in the multifunction

display 458, 460, 462

Rear 483
Switch 136

564

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 27, 414
Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

Alarm system 104
Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 115

Battery (SmartKey) 110
Brakes 27, 415, 416
Center console 31, 426
CHECK ENGINE 29, 417, 418
Distance warning lamp* 254
Downhill Speed Regulation 265
Engine diagnostics 29, 417, 418
ESP® 27, 419, 420
Fog lamps, Front/rear 136
Front passenger front air bag off 31,

75, 426, 427

Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 421
Seat belts 422
Seat heating* 131
Seat ventilation* 132
SRS 29, 70, 80, 423
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control* 271

Language, Setting 167
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Layout of poly-V-belt drive

(ML 320 CDI) 532

Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 350) 532
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 500) 532
Layout of poly-V-belt drive

(ML 63 AMG) 533

Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and

Fuel reserve 29, 420
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424

Off-road driving program 268
Parktronic* 276

care of 412

Lever for cruise control 245
License plate lamps 492

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

Replacing bulbs 483, 492

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410

Light sensor

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

Lighter see Cigarette lighter* Lighting, Exterior and interior 136
Limp-Home Mode 198, 417, 418
Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 139, 172
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 68
Locking the vehicle see Key Loss of keys, Mechanical key 111
Loss of keys, SmartKey 111
Loss of keys, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 117

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 529

Low beam headlamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

Replacing bulbs 483
Switching on 59, 136

Lubricants 543
Lumbar support 130

Main dimensions 541
Maintenance 12, 401

Calling up service indicator

display 403

Clearing service indicator

message 402

FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 402
Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) 401

Resetting service indicator 403
Service indicator message 401
Service term exceeded 402
Vehicle Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) 401

Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift progam

(ML 63 AMG only) 196

Manual shift program (ML 63 AMG)

Activating 196
Deactivating 198

Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see

Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 228

Index

Maximum load rating, Tires 396
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,

Tires 396

MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and

care of 412

Mechanical key 475
Memory function* see Seats Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see

Multifunction display messages

Microphone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors

Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors* 201

Exterior rear view mirror 49
Interior rear view mirror 49, 200

565

Index

MON 353, 548
Multicontour seat* 130
Multifunction display 147

Changing settings see Control

system menus and Control system submenus

Selecting display 168
Selecting language 167

Multifunction display messages 428

ABS 430
Air suspension package* 467
Brake fluid 449
Brake lamps 458
Brake pads 447
Check engine 449
Coolant 452
Cruise control 431
Distronic* 432
Doors 455
Downhill Speed Regulation 447
EBP 448
Engine coolant 450, 452
Engine oil 453
ESP® 419

Fog lamps, Front 458
Fog lamps, Rear 461
Front passenger front air bag 440,

441, 442, 443

Fuel cap 455
Gear selector lever 438
Headlamps 458, 460, 461, 463
Hood 455
Key, SmartKey 457
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 456, 457
Lamps 458, 460, 461, 463
Low tire pressure 444, 465, 466
Parking brake 438, 448
Parking lamps 459
Tele Aid* 464
Telephone* 464
Turn signals 463
Vehicle battery 446
Windshield washer fluid 464

Multifunction steering wheel 30, 148

Button operation 148

Navigation system* 161

See separate COMAND system

operating instructions

Net, Parcel 297
Net, Partition* 287
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 185, 189

New vehicle, Break-in period 324
Night security illumination 139, 172
Normal occupant weight 396
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 530

Occupant distribution 396
Occupant safety 70

Active head restraint 80
Air bags 71
Children and air bags 73, 82, 84
Children in the vehicle 82
Fastening the seat belt 51
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 86, 89, 90

Infant and child restraint systems 82

566

Index

LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
OCS 85
OCS, Messages in the multifunction

display 440, 441, 442, 443

Seat belts 51, 73

OCS 85

Self-test 90

Odometer 146, 147, 154
Off-road - 4-ETS 102
Off-road - ABS 97
Off-road - ESP® 101
Off-road driving

Checklist 336, 341
Crossing obstacles 339
Driving instructions for off-road driving 333

Driving through water 338
Returning 341
Rules 335
Special driving features 334
Steep terrain 336

Off-road driving program 268
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level One-touch gearshifting 194
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10

Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 407
Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service term 402
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 349

Paintwork code 530
Paintwork, Cleaning 405
Panic alarm 95
Parcel net

Front passenger footwell 298
Front seat backrests 298

Parking 65, 329

On hills 65
Over things that burn, Potential

consequences 65, 349

Parking brake 57, 65

Lamps, Indicator and warning 415
Messages in the

multifunction display 448

Releasing 57

Parking lamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 459

Replacing bulbs 487

Parking position*

Exterior rear view mirrors 178, 202

Parktronic* 31, 274

Cleaning system sensors 408
Minimum distance 276
Range 275
Switching on/off 277
System malfunction 278
System sensors 275
System sensors, Cleaning 408
Warning indicators 25, 276

Partition net* 287
Parts service 528
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 348

Fuse box 524
Interior lighting 142
Interior rear view mirror 33
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 298

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 325
Phone see Telephone* Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 411

567

Index

Poly-V-belt drive

Power windows 236

Layout (ML 320 CDI) 532
Layout (ML 350) 532
Layout (ML 500) 532
Layout (ML 63 AMG) 533

Positions (Memory function*) see Seats Pounds per square inch see PSI Power assistance 326
Power outlets 302
Power seat see Seats, Power Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 241

Convenience closing feature 239
Opening/closing 241
Opening/closing in an

emergency 478

Stopping 239
Summer opening feature 239
Synchronizing 244

Power washer 405

Cleaning 410
Convenience closing feature 239
Door windows 236
Opening/closing 236
Rear door windows, Blocking

operation 93

Summer opening feature 239
Synchronizing, Door windows 238

Practical hints 469
Premium unleaded gasoline 547
Problems

While driving 63
With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 396
Program mode selector switch

(ML 63 AMG only) 195

PSI 396
Push-starting see Tow-starting

Radio

Audio menu, Control system 159
Selecting station 160
Selecting station (satellite*) 160

Radio transmitters 348
Range (distance to empty) 181
Range of the sensors Parktronic* 275

Reading lamp, front 142
Reading lamp, rear interior 144
Rear automatic climate control 232, 235
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtray* Rear climate control* 217
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 93

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat head restraints see

Head restraints

Rear towing eye 520

568

Index

Rear towing eye, Vehicles with Sport

Replacing bulbs 482

Reset tool

Package* 520

Rear view camera* 279
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 205
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Rear windows see Power windows Rear wiper blade 495
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 396

Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid*) 315

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 546
Refueling 352
Regular checks 354
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control

SmartKey 108
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 112

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 315
Removing rear seat cushions (Vehicles

with cargo management system*) 292

Additional turn signals, Exterior rear

view mirrors 489

Backup lamps 482, 490
Brake lamps 482, 490
Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 482, 483, 488
Fog lamp, Rear 482, 490
Fog lamps, Front 482, 483, 488
High beam headlamps 482, 483, 486
License plate lamps 482, 492
Low beam headlamps 482, 483, 485
Parking/standing lamps 482, 487,

490, 491

Side marker lamps, Front 482, 483,

485, 488

Side marker lamps, Rear 482, 490
Tail lamps 482, 483, 490, 491
Turn signal lamps, Front 482, 483,

487

Turn signal lamps, Rear 482, 490

Reporting safety defects 19
Reset button, In instrument cluster 165

Active head restraints,

Depository 479

Residual heat and ventilation 216, 232
Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 185, 189

Rims 396, 536
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid* RON 353, 548
Roof rails 281
Rubber parts, Cleaning 411
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 377

Safety

Driving safety systems 96
Occupant safety 70
Reporting safety defects 19

Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 160
Seat belt force limiter 80

569

Index

Seat belts 77

Children in the vehicle 82
Cleaning 412
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Messages in the

multifunction display 421, 422

Proper use of 53, 78
Safety guidelines 73
Telltale 29, 77, 421
Warning lamp 422

Seat cushion depth see Seats Seat heating* see Seats Seat ventilation* see Seats Seating capacity 370
Seats 43, 128

Adjusting 43
Cushion depth, Multicontour

seat* 130

Folding the backrest forward 284
Heating* 131
Lumbar support 130
Memory function* 134
Multicontour seat* 130
Returning seat backrest to original

position 286

570

Ventilation* 132
Securing cargo 283

Cargo tie-down rings 283
Hooks 284

Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

Lamps in the instrument cluster 414
OCS 90
Tele Aid* 309
Vehicle battery 507

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator Service life

Tires 366

Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS PLUS

(Canada vehicles) or Maintenance System (US vehicles)

Service, Parts 528

Settings

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

Air suspension* 269
Clock 169
Comfort functions* 177
Control system menus 150, 152
Control system submenus 151, 153,

166

Date 153, 166, 169
Daytime running lamp mode 171
Factory, SmartKey 109
Factory, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 115

Individual, Vehicle 164
Instrument cluster 167
Language, multifunction display 167,

168

Lighting 171
Memory function* 135
Resetting all, Control system 165
Selective, SmartKey 110
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 115

Time 169
Vehicle configuration 178

Index

Vehicle level control* 270

Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 195
Shifting

Automatic transmission 54

Shifting, Automatic transmission 185
Side impact air bags 76
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the

multifunction display 461

Replacing bulbs 483, 488, 491

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 396
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*

Snow chains 400
Snow tires see Winter tires Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 538

Bolts 470
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 501

Spare wheel (except ML 63 AMG) 473

Speed settings

Cruise control 247
Distronic* 256

Speedometer 27, 253
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation SRS 78

Indicator lamp 29, 423
Messages in the

multifunction display 423

Standing lamps 136

Replacing bulbs 482, 483, 487, 490

Standing water, Driving through 338
Starter switch 25, 40

Positions 40

Starting difficulties, Engine 57
Starting, Engine 54
Steep terrain, Driving 336
Steering column 47, 48
Steering wheel 46

Adjustment, Electrically* 48
Adjustment, Manually 47
Buttons 30, 148
Cleaning 411

Steering wheel gearshift control

Automatic transmission 194

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 315
Storage compartments 34, 294

Armrest, Front 296
Cup holder 299
Cup holders 299
Door pockets 34
Front center console 296
Glove box 294
Parcel net, Front passenger

footwell 298

Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 298
Rear seats, In front of 297

Storing tires 367
Stranded vehicle 521
Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 203
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Suspension tuning see Air suspension

package*

Symbols used in this Operator’s

Manual 16

571

Index

Tachometer 29, 146

Overspeed range 146

Tail lamps 490

Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the

multifunction display 462

Replacing bulbs 483, 491

Tailgate

Closing 121
Closing from the inside,

Electrically* 121

Closing from the outside

(vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) 123

Opening 119
Opening from the inside,

Electrically* 119

Opening from the outside 119
Unlocking and opening the tailgate in

an emergency 476

Unlocking and opening with

KEYLESS-GO*, Power tailgate* 117

Unlocking and opening with SmartKey,

Power tailgate* 111

572

Tele Aid* 308

Call priority 314
Emergency calls 310
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 313
Initiating an emergency call

manually 311
Messages in the

multifunction display 464

Remote door unlock 315
Roadside Assistance 312
SOS button 311
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 315

System self-check 309

Telephone cradle* Changing 307

Tar stains 405
Technical data 527

Air conditioning refrigerant 546
Brake fluid 544, 546
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants

etc. 543, 544

Coolant 549
Dimensions, Vehicle 541
Electrical system 540
Engine 534
Engine oil 546
Engine oil additives 546
Fuel requirements 548
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 543
Gasoline additives 547
Main dimensions 541
Premium unleaded gasoline 547
Rims 536
Tires 536
Weights 542
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system* 545

Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 551

Telephone* 305

Temperature

Answering/ending a call 183
Changing mobile phone cradle 307
Dialing a number from the phone

book 183

Ending a call 183
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 306
Installing a different mobile phone

cradle 308

Messages in the

multifunction display 464

Operation 182
Phone book 183
Redialing 184
Removing from cradle 307

Telescoping rod 292

Coolant 154
Display mode, Status indicator 168
Interior temperature 211
Interior temperature, setting see

Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Outside temperature 155
Sensor, Interior temperature 208,

222

Sensor, Outside temperature 146
Setting display unit 155

Tether attachment points, see Children in

the vehicle

Three-zone Automatic climate control see

Automatic climate control (3-zone) *

Ticket holder 299
Tie-down rings 283
Tightening torque

Wheel bolts 504

Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof* Time 169
TIN 389, 396

Index

Tire and Loading Information

Placard 369
Terminology 394

Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure

Checking manually 375
Checking tire pressure electronically

with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 381

Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 379

Recommended tire inflation

pressure 374

573

Index

Tires 365, 536

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 381

Air pressure 394
Care and maintenance 366
Chains 400
Cleaning 367
Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only) 474

Collapsible tire, Spare wheel 538
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 368
Driving instructions 329
Hydroplaning 330
Important guidelines 365
Important notes, Tire inflation

pressure 375

Inflation pressure 355, 374, 375
Information placard 369
Inspection 366
Load rating 385, 386, 396
Loading Information 369

Loading terminology 394
Loading the vehicle 368
Low tire pressure telltale 424
Low tire pressure telltale, Canada

only 27

Maximum load 397
Messages in the

multifunction display 424

Minispare wheel (except ML 63

AMG) 473

Ply composition and material

used 397

Problems under-/overinflation 384
Retreads 365
Rims and tires 536
Rotating 368
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 377
Service life 366
Sizes 385
Snow chains 400
Spare wheel 498
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 538
Speed rating 331, 387, 397
Storing 367

Temperature 375, 393
Terminology 394
TIN 389, 396
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS), (USA only) 379

TPMS malfunction telltale 424
Traction 330, 393, 397
Tread 397
Tread depth 367, 399
Treadwear indicators 397
Vehicle maximum load on 397
Wear pattern 398
Winter tires 399

Tongue Weight Rating see TWR Tools 469
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 92

Towing

Trailer 192, 342, 345

Towing eye bolt 520

574

Towing the vehicle 520, 521
Tow-starting 515, 518
Traction 393, 397

4-ETS, Driving safety systems 96,

102

Trailer

Attaching 344
Checking weights 344
Electrical connections 343
Hitch* 342
Loading 343
Towing 342, 345
Weights and ratings 343

Transfer case 199
Transmission position indicator 147
Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 348
Tread 397
Tread depth 367, 399
Treadwear indicators 397
Trip computer 180

Trip odometer, resetting 146
Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the

multifunction display 463

Replacing bulbs 483

Turn signals 60

Additional in mirrors 483
Bulbs 483, 491
Cleaning lenses 408
Indicator lamps 27

Turning off the engine 67
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 397

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 397

Units, Settings

Speedometer 168
Temperature 168

Unlocking the vehicle see Key Uphill driving

Cruise control 247

Upholstery

Cleaning and care of 412

Useful features 294

Index

Vacuum line routing diagram label 531
Vehicle

Battery 507
Break-in period 324
Care 404
Control system, Settings menu 164
Dimensions 541
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 108
Locking/unlocking in an

emergency 475

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety 17

Proper use of 17
Towing 518
Washing 404
Weights 542

Vehicle and trailer weights and

ratings 343

Vehicle care 404

575

Index

Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 470, 471
Vehicle level control* 270

Messages in the

multifunction display 467

Vehicle lighting 355
Vehicle loading

Cargo compartment cover blind 286
Cargo tie-down rings 283
Expanding cargo compartment 284
Hooks 284
Load limit 370
Loading instructions 281
Loading terminology 394
Parcel nets 297
Partition net* 287
Roof rails 281
Terminology 394

Vehicle Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) 401

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 397
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid*) 315

Vehicle status message memory

menu 163

Vehicle tool kit 469
Vehicle washing 406
VIN 531
Voice control system*

Button on multifunction steering

wheel 30, 148

Hands-free microphone 33

Warning indicators

Parktronic* 276

Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Distance warning function* 263
Distronic* 254
Exterior lamps 136
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 278
Seat belt telltale 77

Warranty coverage 10, 529
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid

Washer reservoir level 551
Washing the vehicle 404
Wear pattern, Tires 398
Weights, Vehicle 542
Wheel

Bolts 470
Change 498
Removing 500
Spare 498, 538
Tightening torque 504

Wheel, Tires and 365
Window curtain air bags 76
Windows see Power windows Windows, cleaning 410
Windshield

Cleaning 410
Cleaning wiper blades 410
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 62
Defogging 213, 228
Infrared reflecting* 322
Washer fluid 363, 551

576

Winter driving 399

Block heater (Canada only) 400
Snow chains 400
Tires 399

Winter driving instructions 332
Winter tires 399
Wood trims, cleaning 412

Windshield washer fluid

Messages in the

multifunction display 464

Mixing ratio 551
Refilling 363
Reservoir level 363
Wiping with 62

Windshield washer system 363, 551
Windshield wipers 60

Cleaning wiper blades 410
Fast continuous wiping 61
Fast intermittent wiping 61
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Replacing wiper blades 494
Slow continuous wiping 61
Slow intermittent wiping 61

Index

577

578

Service and Literature

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

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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 make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this

Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our

prior authorization in writing. Press time March 24, 2006

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