Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual

Contents Opening / closing in an emergency .... 265 Sliding / pop-up roof* ................... 265 Replacing bulbs ................................. 266 Bulbs ............................................ 266Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 268Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 270Adjusting headl...

9 Product information 왔 Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their ...

10 Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the i...

11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and / or its au-thorized repa...

12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the nec-essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho-rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The ser...

13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa-tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Cu...

15 Introduction Where to find it 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the cont...

16 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your ve...

17 Introduction Operating safety 왔 Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 mot...

18 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagn...

19 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defec...

21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Center console Overhead control panel

23 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Hood lock release 217 2 Parking brake pedal 53 3 Parking brake release 53 4 Left cup holder 166 5 Combination switch 앫 Exterior lights 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals 49 6 Cruise control lever 150 7 Instrument cluster 116 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 112 9 Lever for ...

24 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster

25 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 Gauge for Coolant tempera-ture 117 Outside tempera-ture 118 Fuel reserve warning lamp 252 2 Knob for Activating instru-ment cluster 116 Adjusting intensity of instrument lamps 116 Main odometer 117 Trip odometer readout / reset 118 Activating Flexible Se...

26 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 5 Photo sensor (adjusts the brightness of the digital displays located in 1, 4 and 8) 6 Right indicator lamps with: W Low wind-shield/headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp 253 7 Front passenger air-bag switched off 243 ‡ Front fog lamp switched o...

27 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Air vents, automatic climate control 142 2 MCS, see separate operating instructions 3 Automatic climate control 134 Rear window defroster switch 133 4 Seat heater switch*, passenger side 98 5 Rear quarter window switch*, right 146...

28 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Ashtray with cigarette lighter 168 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 46 3 Power window switch, right front door 144 4 Power window switch, right rear door 144 5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch 156 6 Storage compartment with c...

29 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Front left interior lighting 112 2 Signal transmitter buttons for garage door opener 180 3 Front right interior lighting 112 4 Roadside Assistance button 175 Information button 177 5 Interior lighting control 112 6 Trip compu...

31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking

32 Getting started Unlocking 왔 The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor-mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in...

33 Getting started Unlocking Steering lock positions 0 For removing keyThe steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Unlocking steeringPower supply to some electrical con-sumers, such as s...

34 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle ...

35 Getting started Adjusting Manual seat adjustment 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Backrest tilt 3 Seat height Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 1 . 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper seat engagement before driving. Adjust seat to a comf...

36 Getting started Adjusting Seat backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back- ward until your hands are slightly ang-led when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Lift handle 3 . 왘 Use your body weight to push the seat downwards. 왘 Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a higher seat pos...

37 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion. More information on seats can be found in the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 95). Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switch...

38 Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering w...

39 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion. More informations on seats can be found in the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 95). Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment 1 Lever...

40 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi-tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. Exterior rear view mirrors ! Do not drive the vehicle un...

42 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear-ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught...

43 Getting started Driving 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button 4 Seat belt outlet A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! G Never ...

44 Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt outlet 4 . 왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 왘 If necessary, adjust the seat be...

45 Getting started Driving Seat belt height adjustment Seat belt height can be adjusted for the fol-lowing seats: 앫 Driver’s seat 앫 Passenger seat 앫 Outer rear seats Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder por-tion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the ...

46 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 119). Starting 왘 Make ...

47 Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn key in starter to position 0 and re- peat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting at-tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start ( 컄 page 281). If the en...

48 Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmis-sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. More information can be found in the “Op-eration” section ( 컄 page 191). For information on off-road drivin...

49 Getting started Driving High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam indicator A in the instrument cluster comes on. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 110). Turn signals The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Combin...

50 Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. 왘 Turn the wiper switch to the desired po-sition 1 , 2 or 3 , depending on the intensity of the rain. Single wipe 왘 Press wiper switch briefly in the direc-tion of arrow 2 . The windshield wipers wipe ...

52 Getting started Driving The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool. 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-ant if necessary ( 컄 page 222)...

53 Getting started Parking and locking 왔 Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Parking brake 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1 . When the engine is running, the indica...

54 Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps 왘 Turn the combination switch to 1 ( 컄 page 48). More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 107). Turning off engine 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . 왘 Turn the key in the steering lock ( 컄 ...

55 Getting started Parking and locking 왘 Press the seat belt release button ( 컄 page 42). Allow the retractor to completely re-wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. 왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock button ‹ on the remote control ( 컄 page 32). The turn signal lamps flash three tim...

57 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving and safety systems Anti-theft systems

58 Safety and Security Occupant safety 왔 Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts 앫 Emergency tensioning device 앫 Airbags 앫 Child seat 앫 Child seat recognition 앫 Lower anchors and tethe...

59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Airbags Warning! G Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) im-pacts which may cause significant injuries. However, no system...

60 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Adjust the passenger seat as far as pos-sible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. 앫 Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact airbag in-flates. This could result in serious i...

63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front airbags 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Side impact airbag Driver and passenger front airbags are deployed: 앫 in the event of a frontal impact 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the side impact air-bags The air...

64 Safety and Security Occupant safety Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags 1 Window curtain airbags 2 Side impact airbag, rear 3 Side impact airbag, front The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset de...

66 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec-tion, as that could result in serious inju-ries in case of an accident. 앫 Each occupant should wear their seat...

67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device, seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency tensioning de-vices and belt force limiters. The outboard passenger seats belts (except in the third row seats*) are equipped with emergency tens...

68 Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmart TM1 compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoul-der...

69 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart TM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart TM System installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air-b...

70 Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system Special BabySmart TM1 compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, are required for use with the BabySmart TM airbag deactivation...

71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint system 왘 Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat back. Head restraint must be installed and posi-tioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head re-straint and top of seat b...

72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Vehicle with third row seats* 3 Anchorage rings for second row seats 4 Anchorage rings for third row seats* This vehicle is provided with tether anchor-ages for a top tether strap behind the second row seats 3 and the third row seats 4 . When using the third ro...

73 Safety and Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear door window operation 1 Switch for rear door window override 왘 Slide the switch to the right. A dot becomes visible. The rear win-dows can no longer be operated using the switch in the rear doors. i With a child seat installed in the left rear ...

75 Safety and Security Panic alarm 왔 Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing turn signal lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes. 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert key in steering lock. i For operation ...

76 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems 왔 Driving and safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) 앫 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) 앫 ES...

77 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul-sation. ...

78 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems For more information, see “The yellow ABS warning lamp comes on while driving.” ( 컄 page 242). BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, ...

79 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems 4-ETS The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) improves vehicle’s ability to utilize avail-able traction, especially under slippery road conditions. The brakes are applied to the spinning wheel and power is trans-ferred to the wheel(s) with traction....

80 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems LOW RANGE 4-ETS During off-road driving, a special low range system for the 4-ETS is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 242) and ( 컄 page 252). EBP The EBP enhances...

81 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems LOW RANGE – ESP During off-road driving, a special low range system for the ESP is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode ( 컄 page 125). In the LOW RANGE mode, the ESP ope- rates in a traction improving fashion spe-cifically adapted for off-...

82 Safety and Security Driving and safety systems The switch is located in the upper center console. ESP on / off switch 왘 Press upper half of the ESP switch. The 4-ETS / ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on. The ESP is deactivated. If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the 4-ETS / ESP...

83 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating Removing the key from the steering lock activates the immobilizer. Deactivating Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 ( 컄 page ...

84 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote con-trol. The turn signal lamps flash once to in-dicate that the alarm system is deactivated. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Switch on the igniti...

85 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away and glass breakage sensor alarm is auto-matically armed. Disarming tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off ...

86 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Vehicles without trip computer The buttons are located in the overhead control panel. 1 Switching off tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor 왘 Turn key in steering lock to position 2 ( 컄 page 33). 왘 Return key to position 0 and remove it from the steering ...

87 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Automatic transmission Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Sliding / pop-up roof* Driving systems Loading Useful features

88 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왔 In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to ope- rate the equipment installed in your vehi-cle. If you are already familiar with the ba-sic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you...

89 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking Unlocking the driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once. All turn signal lamps flash once to indi-cate that the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. All turn signal lamps fla...

90 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of remote control with folding key If you lose a remote control or the folding key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the remote control deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 왘 Report the loss of the remote control or the fo...

91 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the liftgate Opening the liftgate from outside A minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 1 Grip molding 2 Handle 왘 Pull on handle 2 . 왘 Swing the liftgat...

92 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 To unlock the liftgate, move the catch 2 to the right. 왘 Pull handle 1 down and swing liftgate upward. Closing the liftgate 1 Recessed grip 2 Grip molding 왘 Pull down on recessed grip 1 . 왘 Close liftgate by using grip molding 2 . ! Always make sure that...

93 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Automatic central locking The doors and the liftgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the left front wheel turns at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or more. If one of the front doors is then opened from the inside, ...

94 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the central lock-ing switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before start-ing to drive. Locking 왘 Press upper part 1 ...

95 Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 34). Removing and installing front seat head restraints Information on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” sec-tion ( 컄 page 34). Front seat head rest...

96 Controls in detail Seats Installing head restraint 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop. 왘 Push button 1 and adjust head restraint to the desired position ( 컄 page 36). Rear seat head restraints Head restraint height Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by p...

97 Controls in detail Seats Removing and installing rear seat head restraints Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest position. 왘 Push button 1 and pull out head restraint. Installing rear seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop. 왘 Pu...

98 Controls in detail Seats 왘 Remove rear center head restraint ( 컄 page 96). 왘 If necessary, remove cargo floor plates, see “Removing cargo floor plates” ( 컄 page 162). 왘 Slide rear seats forward, see “Adjusting rear seat fore and aft” ( 컄 page 99). 왘 Fold rear seat backrests down, see “Folding dow...

99 Controls in detail Seats Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 again. Both red indicator lamps on the switch turn off. Rear seats The rear seats are divided asymmetrically. To enlarge the cargo area you can adjust the left and right part separately. The fol-lowing chang...

100 Controls in detail Seats Folding down the backrest 1 Lock button 왘 Close cup holder ( 컄 page 167) and ashtray ( 컄 page 169) in rear center console ( 컄 page 167). 왘 Move front seats forward. Manual seat ( 컄 page 35) or power seat ( 컄 page 37). 왘 Slide seat forward. 왘 Remove head restraint(s) ( 컄 ...

101 Controls in detail Seats 왘 Close cup holder in rear center console ( 컄 page 167). 왘 Move front seats forward. Manual seat ( 컄 page 35) or power seat ( 컄 page 37). 왘 Press and hold release button 1 to un- lock lever 2 . 왘 Pull lever 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Pull release lever 3 and push down re...

102 Controls in detail Seats Resetting rear seat 왘 Pull down on seat bench until it locks into place. 왘 Pull lock button 1 ( 컄 page 100) up and unfold backrest until it locks into place. 왘 Check for secure locking by pulling and pushing on the backrest. The red backrest lock indicator at lock button...

103 Controls in detail Seats 왘 Attach belt at hook and loop velcro strip 4 ( 컄 page 102) on underside of seat. 5 Backrest release 6 Seat release 왘 Fold seat down until it locks securely in place. The red marking on the seat release 6 should not be visible. 왘 Store cargo floor plates inside the backr...

104 Controls in detail Seats Removing single seat 1 Hook 2 Tensioner 3 Hook and loop velcro strip 4 Release lever 왘 Lift tensioner 2 upward to a horizon- tal position to release tension of the belt. 왘 Disengage hook 1 while holding onto the seat firmly with one hand. 왘 Attach belt at hook and loop s...

105 Controls in detail Memory function* 왔 Memory function* With the memory button you can store up to three different settings for the driver- and passenger seat. Together with the driver’s seat you can store the exterior rear view mirrors. For the front passenger seat you can store the seat positio...

106 Controls in detail Memory function* Storing parking position 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on ignition (if not already on). 왘 Press button 2 . The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected. 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 3 so that you see the rear wheel and the road...

107 Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For notes on how to switch on the head-lamps ( 컄 page 48) and use the turn signals ( 컄 page 49), see the “Getting started” sec- tion. Combination switch The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher M Off U Au...

108 Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the combination switch. For combination switch, see ( 컄 page 107). Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off aut...

109 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Canada only: 왘 Turn combination switch to position M or U . When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the parking lamps will also switch on. When you shift from a drivin...

110 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up. 왘 Turn combination switch to position M . 왘 Press upper part 1 of switch until the clock, located in the instrument clus-ter, displays the actual illuminatio...

111 Controls in detail Lighting Fog lamps The switch is located on the upper center console. 1 Front fog lamps 2 Indicator lamp 3 Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Switching front fog lamps on and off 왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps are switched on. 왘 Press upper part 1 of switch. The green indic...

112 Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be activa-ted with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed. The switch is located on top of the steering column. Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard w...

113 Controls in detail Lighting Automatic control Activating automatic control 왘 Bring the rocker switch to center position 4 . Interior lamps (except cargo compart-ment lamp) are switched on in dark-ness, when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the key from the steering lock In additio...

114 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Press on upper part 5 of rocker switch again. The rear interior lighting goes off. If the switch is pressed while the rear interior lighting is on, the function is re-versed. Operating rear interior lighting with lamp lens Rear interior lighting 왘 Push on lamp lens ...

115 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on continuous cargo compartment lamp 왘 Slide the switch to position 2 . The cargo compartment lamp is switched on continuously. Automatic control 왘 Slide the switch to position 3 . The cargo compartment lamp is switched on and off by opening or clos-ing the ...

116 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual ( 컄 page 24). 1 Left knob 2 Right knob The instrument cluster is activated when you: 앫 open the driver’s door 앫 turn the key in s...

117 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Under normal driving conditions, the cool-ant temperature may rise to 248°F (120°C). The coolant temperature may climb to the red marking: 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 during stop-and-go city traffic 앫 when driving on hilly terr...

119 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 왔 Automatic transmission Information on driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 46). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting ...

120 Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D . Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D– direction. The transmission will shift...

121 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D , you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left ( D- ), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right ( D+ ). The sel...

122 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is p...

123 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of r...

124 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Towing a trailer If you tow a trailer, note the following points: 앫 Manually shift to a lower gear range ( 4 , 3 , 2 , 1 ), if the transmission hunts between gears on inclines ( 컄 page 121). A lower gear range and reduction of speed reduces the change to...

125 Controls in detail Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode 왔 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode In the following situations you should switch to LOW RANGE mode: 앫 during off-road driving 앫 when crossing water 앫 when towing up or down on steep gradients Switching on LOW RANGE mode LOW RANGE mode...

126 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility Information on the windshield wipers ( 컄 page 49) and for setting the rear view mirrors ( 컄 page 40) is found in the “Getting started” section. Rear view mirror Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the ant...

129 Controls in detail Good visibility Folding in 왘 Briefly press button 1 ( 컄 page 127). The mirrors fold in. Folding out 왘 Briefly press button 2 . The mirrors fold out. Windshield wipers Information on the windshield wipers is found in the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 49). ! Before you driv...

130 Controls in detail Good visibility Intermittent wiping Windshield wipers without rain sensor* At speeds of approximately 105 mph (170 km / h) the wiper switches automati-cally to continuous wiping. Always obey lo-cal speed limits. Windshield wipers with rain sensor* A rain sensor automatically c...

131 Controls in detail Good visibility Headlamp cleaning system* The button is located on the right side of the dashboard. Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Briefly press the upper part of button. The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-pressure water jet. Information on filling up th...

132 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visor The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 1 Mirror cover 2 Mounting 왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe-rience glare. 왘 To use mirror, lift cover 1 up. Illuminated vanity mirrors 왘 Turn the key in steering lock to position 1 ( 컄 page ...

133 Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost-er as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes o...

135 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel in the front Item 1 Thumbwheel for center air vent 2 Center air vent, adjustable 3 Defroster air vent windshield 4 Thumbwheels for side air vent 5 Side air vent, adjustable 6 Footwell air vent 7 Automatic climate contro...

140 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. Activating 왘 Turn the key in the steerin...

141 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear passenger compartment ventila-tion and rear automatic climate control Deactivating For an improved cooling or heating output in the front passenger compartment, you can switch off the rear passenger compart-ment ventilation. 왘 Press button § ( 컄 ...

142 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution 왘 Press upper part of button Ô . Air is directed upwards. 왘 Press lower part of button Ó . Air is directed to the footwell. Front and rear air vents Adjusting side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheel 4 ( 컄 page 135) to one of the fo...

143 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Center air vents Opening 왘 Turn thumbwheel for center air vent 1 ( 컄 page 135) upward to position h . Closing 왘 Turn thumbwheel for center air vent 1 downward to position M . Use the left thumbwheel to adjust the cen-ter air vents on the left and in t...

144 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows Opening and closing the side windows The side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are on the passenger door and on the rear cen-ter ...

145 Controls in detail Power windows Opening the windows 왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol k to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Closing the windows 왘 Press switch 1 to 4 at the symbol j to the resistance point. The corresponding wind...

146 Controls in detail Power windows Synchronizing power windows The power window must be resynchroni-zed each time 앫 after the battery has been discon-nected. 앫 if the power windows cannot be fully opened (Express-open) or closed (Ex-press-close). Synchronizing the power windows 왘 Switch on ignitio...

147 Controls in detail Power windows Closing the windows 왘 Press and hold the lower part of switches 1 or 2 . The corresponding window will move upwards until you release the switch.

148 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof* 왔 Sliding / pop-up roof* Opening and closing the sliding / pop-up roof The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened and closed electrically. The switch for the sliding / pop-roof is on the overhead control panel. 1 Push up to raise roof at rear 2 Push back to...

149 Controls in detail Sliding / pop-up roof* 왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to position 1 or 2 ( 컄 page 33). Opening and closing the sliding / pop-up roof 왘 To open, close, raise or lower the sliding / pop-up roof, move the switch in the required direction 1 to 4 . Release the switch when the ...

150 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. 앫 Parktronic*, with which you can assist your parking maneuvers. The driving systems BAS, ABS, ESP...

151 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. The current speed is set...

152 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the de- sired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control lever to position 2 and hold i...

153 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system* (Parking assist) The Parktronic system assists the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. With the ignition on, the Parktronic system engages automatically at speed...

154 Controls in detail Driving systems Monitoring reach of sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and snow or they will be unable to function properly. Clean the sensors regularly with-out scratching or damaging them. Front sensors Rear sensors Minimum distance When an obstacle is located in ...

155 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators The warning indicators show the distance between the sensor and the obstacle. The warning indicators for the front area are lo-cated above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indicator for the rear area is located in the rear p...

156 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching Parktronic system on / off You can switch Parktronic system off manually. The switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Parktronic off 2 Indicator lamp 3 Parktronic on Switching Parktronic off 왘 Press switch on the upper part 1 . In...

157 Controls in detail Loading 왔 Loading Loading instructions The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas-sengers and luggage / cargo must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle. In addition,...

159 Controls in detail Loading Hooks Four hooks located on the rear compart-ment trim panels, two on each side. Hooks Use the hooks to secure light weight items. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs (4 kg). Partition net* Use of the partition net is a particularly im-portant safety facto...

160 Controls in detail Loading 왘 One after the other, press the two mounting hooks 2 inward against the spring pressure and turn them. The mounting hooks are locked in this position and you can move the net into position more easily. 왘 Turn one of the mounting hooks 2 in the opposite direction. The ...

161 Controls in detail Loading Removing partition net 왘 Lift tensioner 3 upward to a horizon- tal position to release tensioning of the strap. 왘 Disengage tie-down hooks 1 from rings 2 . 왘 Remove mounting hooks 2 ( 컄 page 159) from holder 1 ( 컄 page 159). 왘 Roll up and close the partition net. 왘 Sto...

162 Controls in detail Loading Installing blind 왘 Place left side of blind in left mount. 왘 Position right side of blind over right mount. 왘 Push button 3 , releasing mounting sleeve to slide into mount. Cargo floor plates Removing cargo floor plates 왘 Lift cargo floor plate at rear edge (arrow). Ca...

163 Controls in detail Loading Installing cargo floor plates 1 Opening 2 Pins 3 Attachment opening 4 Latch 왘 Grip into opening 1 and guide pins 2 into attachment opening 3 . The center pin must snap into place in latch 4 . Roof rack* Roof rails For further information, inquire at your Mercedes-Benz ...

164 Controls in detail Useful features 왔 Useful features Interior storage spaces Glove box 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid Opening the glove box 왘 Grab in recess and pull lid release 1 . The glove box lid 2 opens downward. Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid up to close. Storage compa...

165 Controls in detail Useful features Opening the storage compartment 왘 Press the lock cylinder in and pull stor-age compartment out using handle 2 . Closing the storage compartment 왘 Push the storage compartment in until the lock engages. Armrest storage spaces A flat storage tray with a deeper st...

166 Controls in detail Useful features Opening the storage compartment in front of armrest 왘 Slide the cover 3 rearward. The storage compartment below con-tains a cup holder ( 컄 page 167). Cup holders Cup holder in instrument panel A cup holder is located on both the right and left side of the instr...

167 Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder in front of armrest Opening the cup holder 왘 Slide cover rearward ( 컄 page 166). 왘 Fold the cup holder forward. Closing the cup holder 왘 Fold the cup holder backward. 왘 Slide cover forward. Cup holder in rear center console Opening the cup holder 왘 B...

168 Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays and cigarette lighter Ashtray and cigarette lighter in the front center console 1 Ashtray 2 Cigarette lighter 3 Cover plate Opening the ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 3 . The ashtray opens automatically. Removing ashtray insert 왘 Secure vehicle fr...

169 Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 2 ( 컄 page 168). The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-matically when hot. Ashtray and cigarette lighter in the rear center console 1 Ashtray 2 Cigarette lighter 3 Cover plate Opening the...

170 Controls in detail Useful features Electrical outlet Electrical outlet One outlet is located in the front passen-ger footwell and another on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment. 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). Telephone* Radio transmitters, such as...

171 Controls in detail Useful features You can take and place telephone calls using the MCS unit. See separate instruction manual for infor-mation on how to operate the telephone. Tele Aid* Warning! G Please do not forget that your primary re-sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attentio...

172 Controls in detail Useful features The Tele Aid system ( Tele matic A larm I dentification on D emand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: 앫 automatic and manual emergency 앫 roadside assistance and 앫 information. The Tele Aid system is operational provid-ing that the vehicle...

173 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatical-ly: 앫 following an accident in which the emergency tensioning detractors (ETDs) or airbags deploy, 앫 if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds. See anti-theft alarm...

174 Controls in detail Useful features Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL appears in the MCS dis- play. When the connection is established, the message EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED appears ...

175 Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually 1 Cover 2 SOS button 왘 Briefly press on cover 1 . The cover will open. 왘 Press SOS button 2 briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded. 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the ...

176 Controls in detail Useful features When the connection is established, the message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED appears in the MCS dis- play. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification num-ber, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellul...

177 Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ 1 Cover 2 Information button ¡ 왘 Briefly press on cover 1 . The cover will open. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen-ter will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is...

178 Controls in detail Useful features For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to you sep-arately) to learn more (USA only). Upgrade signals The Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority. 앫 Automatic emergency ...

179 Controls in detail Useful features Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and no other key is available: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to pro...

180 Controls in detail Useful features The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. Stolen vehicle tracking services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police The police will issue a numbered inci-dent report. 왘 Pass this n...

181 Controls in detail Useful features Remote control integrated into the overhead control panel 1 Hand-held remote control trans-mitter (not part of the vehicle equipment) 2 Hand-held transmitter button 3 , 4 , 5 Signal transmitter button 6 Indicator lamp Warning! G Before programming the integrate...

183 Controls in detail Useful features Step 5: 왘 When the indicator lamp 6 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained inte-grated signal transmitter button and observe the indicator lamp 6 . If the indicator lamp 6 stays on con- stantly, programming is complete ...

184 Controls in detail Useful features Step 9: 왘 Press “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated. You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow-ing step. Step 10: 왘 Firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed integrated signal trans...

185 Controls in detail Useful features Step 4: 왘 Continue to press and hold the inte-grated signal transmitter button ( 3 , 4 or 5 ) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held remote con-trol transmitter 1 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned. Upon successful trai...

186 Controls in detail Useful features Trip computer* The trip computer is located in the overhead console. 1 RESET 2 MODE 3 Display Switching on the trip computer 왘 Switch on ignition. Display 3 shows one of the available functions. 왘 If a function display does not appear, press MODE 2 . Selecting ...

187 Controls in detail Useful features Compass The compass displays the direction the ve-hicle is traveling. The display 3 will show you N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. To ensure the display is correct, the com-pass must be set to the proper geographic zone ( 컄 page 188). It may also be neces- sary to...

188 Controls in detail Useful features Setting the compass zone 왘 Determine the geographical point of the vehicle with the aid of the zone maps. 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Press MODE 2 ( 컄 page 186) repeat- edly until the compass display appears in the trip computer display 3 . 왘 Press RESET 1 ( 컄 ...

189 Controls in detail Useful features Stop watch 왘 Press MODE 2 ( 컄 page 186) repeat- edly until the stop watch display ap-pears in the trip computer display 3 . Counting 왘 Press RESET 1 ( 컄 page 186) to start counting. Stopping 왘 Press RESET 1 again to stop counting. Resetting 왘 Press and hold RES...

190 Controls in detail Useful features Country 왘 Press MODE 2 ( 컄 page 186) repeat- edly until the country display appears in the trip computer display 3 . 왘 Press and hold RESET 1 a minimum of five seconds to change the country unit system. Canada units system selection You can choose between CAN-E...

192 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 왔 In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis-fied you will be ...

193 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and operating con-ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla-tion pressures 앫 Remove unnecessary loads 앫 Allow engine to w...

194 Operation Driving instructions Brakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally ...

195 Operation Driving instructions Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. Driving off Apply the brakes to test them brief...

196 Operation Driving instructions Parking Tires Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be-come visible at a tread depth of approxi-mately 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be ...

197 Operation Driving instructions The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Specified tire pressures must be main-tained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temper-atures). Hydroplaning Depending o...

198 Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail-ing conditions. ML 350 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km...

199 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely af-fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired brak...

200 Operation Driving instructions Standing water Off-road driving Read this chapter carefully before you be-gin off-road travel. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-acteristics and gear changing before you attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-ing. We recommend that you start out with ...

201 Operation Driving instructions Special driving features for off-road driving The following driving features are available for specific kind of operation: 앫 LOW RANGE mode ( 컄 page 125) 앫 LOW RANGE – ABS ( 컄 page 77) 앫 LOW RANGE – 4-ETS ( 컄 page 80) 앫 LOW RANGE – ESP ( 컄 page 81) Off-road driving...

202 Operation Driving instructions Rims 앫 Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage the tire beads. For this reason, check and, if necessary, change rims before driving off-road. Vehicle tool kit 앫 Check if the vehicle jack is functional. 앫 In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a...

203 Operation Driving instructions The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and limits the torque for the front wheels by braking them. Simultaneously the torque for the rear wheels is increased. Driving across a hilltop 앫 Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do not select gear range N ), to prevent the ve...

204 Operation Driving instructions 앫 Switch off the exterior lamps as well as the climate control. 앫 Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission ( 컄 page 121). 앫 Enter the water only at a shallow spot, driving at walking speed. 앫 Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water, and do not shut off...

205 Operation Driving instructions 앫 Check the vehicle clearance before crossing obstacles. 앫 Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission ( 컄 page 121). 앫 Cross obstacles (e.g. tree stumps or big rocks) very slowly by aiming one of the front wheels at the center of the ob-stacle, and repeat sa...

206 Operation Driving instructions Off-road driving increases strain on the vehicle. We recommend that you inspect the vehi-cle for possible damage after each off-road trip. Recognizing any damage and a subse-quent timely repair reduces the chance of a possible breakdown or accident later on. Procee...

207 Operation Driving instructions Trailer hitches 앫 Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-proved for your vehicle. For information on availability and in-stallation, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 앫 The bumpers on your vehicle are not designed for use with clamp-type hitch...

208 Operation Driving instructions Loading a trailer 앫 When loading a trailer, you should ob-serve that neither the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR are exceeded. Maximum permissible values are listed on the safety compliance certification labels for the vehicle and for the trailer to be towed.The lowe...

209 Operation Driving instructions Towing a trailer There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailer towing. Make sure your rig will be le-gal, not only for where you reside, but also for where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be...

211 Operation Driving instructions Passenger compartment Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center directo-ry, you should request pertinent in...

212 Operation Driving instructions Telephones and two-way radios Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con-nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. Refer to the radio transmitter opera...

213 Operation Driving instructions carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service Booklet. Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise to approx. 248°F (120°C). The e...

214 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the left-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the remote control automatically locks / unlocks the fuel filler flap. 1 Fuel filler flap 2 Fuel cap 왘 Remove th...

215 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right. You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. Check regularly and before a long trip 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 217) 1 Engine oil level 2 Coolant levelFor normal replenishing, use water (...

217 Operation Engine compartment 왔 Engine compartment Hood Opening 1 Release lever 왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro- trudes slightly from the radiator-grille. If not, lift the hood slightly. 2 Handle for opening the hood 왘 Pull handle 2 to its stop out of the radi...

218 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it dro...

219 Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level via display When checking the oil level the vehicle must 앫 be parked on level ground 앫 be at normal operating temperature 앫 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level via the displ...

220 Operation Engine compartment The display ------ flashes in the speedometer display, if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. 왘 If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before repeating check procedure. 왘 If engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, wait 30...

221 Operation Engine compartment 왘 If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil see ( 컄 page 221). More information on engine oil can be found in the “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 300) and ( 컄 page 301). See the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 253) if the low engine oil level warning l...

222 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Screw filler cap 2 back on filler neck. More information on engine oil can be found in the “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 300) and ( 컄 page 301). Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked. If you notice transmission fluid ...

223 Operation Engine compartment 1 Cap 2 COLD LEVEL mark The coolant level should reach the COLD LEVEL mark 2 in the reservoir. 왘 Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx-imately one half turn to the left to re-lease any excess pressure. 왘 Continue turning the cap to the left and remove it. 왘 Add coo...

226 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and pur-chase. Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-m...

227 Operation Tires and wheels Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire pressure 앫 Distance driven Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantag-es, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To be...

228 Operation Tires and wheels Tire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature. Tire temperature and tire pressure are also increased whil...

230 Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehi-cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield a...

231 Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-ceed 30 mph (50 km / ...

232 Operation Maintenance 왔 Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS (Flexible Ser-vice System). Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accor...

233 Operation Maintenance Service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested ser-vice term: 앫 the 9 or ½ symbol appears in the display 2 for 30 seconds and a signal sounds after switching on the ignition. 앫 it is preceded by a “–” (minus symbol). The Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will reset...

234 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in-fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at-tack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage. Such damage is caused not...

235 Operation Vehicle care We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Scratche...

236 Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor-rosion Wax, should be applied to the en-gine compartment after ever...

237 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors 1 Parktronic system sensors 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-poo, with plenty of water to clean the sensors 1 . When using a steam cleaner or power washer, aim nozzle only briefly from a min-im...

238 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us-ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water. Follow instructions on...

239 Operation Vehicle care Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that has the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis-colored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be pre...

241 Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find ...? Unlocking / locking in an emergency Opening / closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses

242 Practical hints What to do if … 왔 What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light up during the bulb self-check when turning the key in steering lock to position 2 , have it checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cau...

244 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution É The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-voir. 왘 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not add...

245 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution É- The red brake warning lamp comes on in addition to the yel-low ABS malfunction lamp and you hear a warning sound. There is a malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) system. The enhanced braking effect is...

246 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution ¿ The yellow BAS / ESP malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while driving. The ESP is no longer synchronized following a voltage supply interruption (e.g. battery dis-connected or discharged). Synchronize the ESP: 왘 With v...

247 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution ¿ The yellow BAS / ESP malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while driving. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The BAS and the ESP have switched off. When the voltage is above this value again, the BAS and ESP ...

249 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution / The yellow coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. The coolant is to hot. The coolant level is too low. 왘 Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down. 왘 Check the coolant leve...

251 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution v The yellow 4-ETS / ESP warning lamp comes on steady while driving. The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-ing road and weather conditions. 왘 Switch the ESP back on ( 컄 page ...

252 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution { The yellow ETS malfunction indi-cator lamp comes on while driv-ing. 4-ETS has switched off to prevent overheat-ing of the brakes. Also see 4-ETS / ESP warn-ing lamp ( 컄 page 251). As soon as the brakes have cooled off, 4...

253 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution : The yellow warning lamp flashes after starting the engine or while driving. The engine oil level has sunk to the minimum level. If the engine oil level continues to sink, the warning lamp will light up. 왘 Add approved oi...

254 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution # The red charge indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly-V-belt 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it ...

256 Practical hints What to do if … Additional indicators in the speedome-ter display Display Possible cause Suggested solution 9 Perform minor service (A) ( 컄 page 232). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to perform service. ´ Perform major service (B) ( 컄 page 232). 왘 Visit an ...

257 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 왔 Where will I find ...? First aid kit The first aid kit is stored in the liftgate. 왘 Open and fold down panel 1 . The first aid kit can be removed. Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the cargo area behind the right trim panel. 1 Handles 2 P...

258 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 1 Vehicle jack 2 Wheel bolt wrench 3 Screwdriver 4 Interchangeable slot Screwdriver 3 is placed inside the wheel- bolt wrench handle. Vehicle jack Please also observe the safety guidelines in the “Flat tire” section ( 컄 page 274) when using the jack. Vehicl...

259 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Spare wheel (space-saver tire) Use the spare wheel only temporarily, while observing the following restrictions: 앫 Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km / h). 앫 Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as approp...

261 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency 왔 Unlocking / locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Unlocking the driver’s door If you are unable to unlock the driver’s door using the remote control, open the door using the key. 1 Release button 왘 Press release button 1 on the remote...

262 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the remote control, lock it with the me-chanical key as follows: 왘 Close the passenger doors and the lift-gate. 왘 Press the upper part of the central locking button in the cockpit (...

263 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency 왘 Pull off battery cover 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove the batteries. 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-teries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up. 왘 Press battery cover 2 onto housing until locked in place. 왘 ...

264 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever In the case of power failure the transmis-sion gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. 1 Pin 왘 Insert a pin 1 , e.g. ball point pen, into the covered opening...

265 Practical hints Opening / closing in an emergency 왔 Opening / closing in an emergency Sliding / pop-up roof* You can open or close the sliding / pop-up roof manually should an electrical malfunc-tion occur. The sliding / pop-up roof drive is located behind the cover between the front interior la...

266 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왔 Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps ch...

267 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. 앫 Your hands should b...

268 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Replacing low beam bulbs 1 Low beam halogen or Bi-Xenon* head-lamp cover with locking tab 2 Electrical connector Bi-Xenon* headlamp Halogen headlamp 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 217). 왘 Push down tab at top end ...

269 Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam bulbs 1 High beam headlamp cover with lock-ing tab 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 217). 왘 Twist cover 1 counterclockwise and remove. 2 Electrical connector 왘 Pull electrical connector 2 off. 왘 Unclip the retainer springs and take out t...

270 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왘 Align headlamp cover and click into place. Fog lamp bulbs 1 Fog lamp 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Use a suitable object (e.g. screwdriver) to press on the release lever behind the front panel. Front fog lamp 1 releases. 왘 Remove fog lamp out of bumper. 2 Bulb sock...

271 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 7 Tabs 왘 Squeeze tabs 7 together and remove bulb holder. 왘 Gently push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. 왘 Insert new bulb in socket, push in and turn clockwise. 왘 Reinstall bulb holder. You should hear it engage. 왘 Insert the tail lamp in the bo...

272 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왘 Insert reflector from the left so that it engages on the right. 왘 Position tabs of cover in slots and rein-stall cover until properly seated. Adjusting headlamp aim V Vertical centerline H Headlamp mounting high, measured from the center Correct headlamp adjustm...

273 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Removing 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward. 왘 Turn wiper blade at a right angle to wip-er arm. 1 Wiper blade 2 Safety tab 왘 Press safety tab down 2 . 왘 Push wiper blade downward 1 and re- move. Installing 왘 Slide the wiper blade into end...

274 Practical hints Flat tire 왔 Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Engage the steering wheel lock in the straight ahead position and set the parking brake. 왘 Mo...

275 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack take-up brackets are located di-rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. 1 Take-up bracket 2 Jack 왘 Place j...

276 Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel 왘 Unscrew and remove all wheel bolts. 왘 Remove the remaining bolts. 왘 Grip the wheel from the sides and re-move it. Mounting the new wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. 왘 Install spare wheel on wheel hub. 왘 Insert wheel bolts and ti...

277 Practical hints Flat tire 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). 왘 Store jack and tool kit. Warning! G Have the tightening torque checked after ...

278 Practical hints Battery 왔 Battery The battery is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal Warning! G Failure to follow these instructions can re-sult in severe injury or death. Observe all safety instructions and precau-tions when handling ...

279 Practical hints Battery Disconnecting the battery 왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lever to position P . 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Remove key from the steering lock. 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 217). 왘 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 왘 Remove the cover from th...

281 Practical hints Jump starting 왔 Jump starting 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 when the engine and catalytic convert-er are cold. 앫 Do not start the eng...

283 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift / dolly equipment. This method is pref-erable to other types of towing. When circumstances do not permit the re...

284 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! G 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 sup-ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system Prior to towing the vehicle with al...

285 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Front towing eye The front towing eye is located on the pas-senger side below the bumper. 1 Towing eye Rear towing eye The rear towing eye is located behind the right side cover in the bumper panel. ML 350, ML 500 1 Cover 2 Towing eye To remove cover: 왘 Pry out...

286 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Vehicles with sport package* 1 Cover 2 Towing eye To remove cover: 왘 Grip cover 1 at bottom and securely pull out. To reinstall cover: 왘 Engage cover and press in securely. Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mu...

287 Practical hints Fuses 왔 Fuses The fuse chart is printed on the corre-sponding fuse box cover. The amperages of the fuses are also indicated there. Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine com-partment on the left-hand side. 1 Clamps 2 Fuse box cover Removing / install...

288 Practical hints Fuses Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell The auxiliary fuse box is located in the front passenger compartment. 1 Lock 2 Cover Removing / installing cover 왘 Turn both locks 1 90 ° counterclock- wise. 왘 Remove cover 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Install cover 2 in reverse ...

290 Technical data Spare parts service 왔 The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategi...

291 Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the “warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any defec-tive parts originally installed on the vehi...

292 Technical data Identification labels 왔 Identification labels 1 Certification label and Paintwork num-ber 2 Engine number (engraved on engine) 3 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 4 Emission control labelVacuum line routing for emission con-trol system 5 Information label, California version...

294 Technical data Engine 왔 Engine Model ML 350 (163.157 1 ) 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and specialequipment. ML 500 (163.175) 1 Engine 112 113 Mode of operation 4-stroke en...

295 Technical data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires Use only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Other tires and rims can have detrimental effects, such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel c...

296 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Model ML 350, ML 500 Rim 4 Jx18 H2 ET0 Wheel offset 0 in (0 mm) Space-saver tire T155 / 90 D18 113M 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

297 Technical data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model ML 350 ML 500 Generator (alternator) 14 V / 120 A 14 V / 150 A Starter motor 12 V / 1.7 kW 12 V / 1.7 kW Battery 12 V / 100 Ah 12 V / 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332Bosch F 8 DPER Bosch F 8 DPP332Bosch F 8 DPER Electrode gap 0.039 in...

298 Technical data Main Dimensions 왔 Main Dimensions Model ML 350, ML 500 Overall vehicle length 182.6 in (4638 mm) Overall vehicle width 83.7 in (2126 mm) Overall vehicle height 71.7 in (1820 mm) Wheelbase 111.0 in (2820 mm) Track, front 61.2 in (1555 mm) Track, rear 61.2 in (1555 mm) Ground cleara...

299 Technical data Weights 왔 Weights Roof load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)

300 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire ...

301 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Cooling system approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Anticorrosion / Antifreeze Fuel tank ML 350, ML 500 22.0 US gal (83.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline:Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON including a r...

302 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on approved engine oils is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or ...

303 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Use only premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439: 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num-ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R...

304 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion / antifreeze, which pro-vide...

305 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Anticorrosion / antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo-nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion / antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect t...

306 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Anticorrosion / antifreeze quantity Model Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) – 49°F (– 45°C) ML 350, ML 500, 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

307 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 8....

308 Technical data Consumer information 왔 Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Uniform tire quality grading Qu...

309 Technical data Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained hi...

311 Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system This system detects if a special system compatible child restraint seat is in-stalled on the front passenger seat....

317 Index A ABS 25, 76, 311 ABS control 76 LOW RANGE mode 77 Malfunction indicator lamp 242 Warning lamp 242 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 123 Accident In case of 52 Activating Air circulation mode 139 Air recirculation mode 139 Anti-theft alarm system 83 Automatic climate control 135...

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