Page 5 - Contents
Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................... 7 Safety and security ............................... 8 Controls in detail ................................. 11 Operation ............................................. 20 Practica...
Page 6 - Index
A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............... 9 Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 39 Antilock Brake System see ABS Automatic shift program .................... 18 Automatic transmission Automatic shift program .................. 18Message...
Page 9 - Introduction
Enviromental protection Have the high-voltage battery disposed of inan environment-friendly manner by anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! The HYBRID system is energized by highvoltage. The components of the HYBRIDsystem are indicated by yellow warninglabels. High-voltage cables are orange-...
Page 10 - Before opening the hood do the following:; Automatic HYBRID system switch-off; Safety and security
Safety notes Warning labels G Warning! Various warning labels are attached to yourvehicle. These warning labels are intended tomake you and others aware of various risks.Do not remove any of these warning labelsunless explicitly instructed to do so byinformation on the label itself. Removingwarning ...
Page 11 - warning lamp; and/or the red brake; For more information on the braking
for example in case of a vehicle fire,inflammable gas will escape via a duct. Theinflammable gas escapes to an areaunderneath the vehicles cargo compartment.This prevents the high-voltage battery fromexploding.Stay away from this area of the vehicle. Driving safety systems ABS (Antilock Brake System...
Page 12 - Driving systems; For more information on the cruise
i For more information on the BAS, refer to the Operator’s Manual. Driving systems Cruise control When the cruise control brakes the vehicle,the brake pedal is not depressed. i For more information on the cruise control, refer to the Operator’s Manual. 10 Safety and security 164_ZA; 2; 2, en-USd2ure...
Page 13 - Engage the parking brake.; page 13) and in the COMAND; Controls in detail
Introduction The HYBRID technology combines aneconomical combustion engine with apowerful hybrid transmission. The HYBRIDsystem selects the most efficient operatingmode for each driving situation automatically.You can drive the vehicle in the usual manner.The HYBRID system turns the combustionengine...
Page 14 - Overview HYBRID system; Hybrid transmission; Component; Combustion engine
Overview HYBRID system Component : High-voltage battery ; 12-volt battery = Hybrid transmission ? Voltage transformer(transforms the voltage of the 12-voltbattery and the high-voltage battery inboth directions for best possiblepower management) Component A Power electronics(control the high-voltage ...
Page 16 - HYBRID; Selecting submenu in the COMAND; System; COMAND display examples; Multifunction display
Selecting submenu in the multifunction display Use the buttons on the multifunction steeringwheel. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. X Press button & or * to select the HYBRID menu. Selecting submenu in the COMAND display X Select System Q Hybrid Q Energy Flow ...
Page 17 - Maximum Hybrid battery life is ensured by; Displaying fuel consumption and; Select
Multifunction display Power gauge COMAND display Boost effect – the hybrid transmission supports the combustion engine when driving off and when accelerating.The multifunction display indicates discharging of the high-voltage battery by an arrowpointing downwards. The pointer of the power gauge move...
Page 18 - Trip computer; Resetting values; From Start; Driving and parking
1 Fuel consumption ; Average fuel consumption From Start as shown in the multifunction display of theinstrument cluster in the Trip computer menu. = Generated electric power Each bar in the chart represents the averagevalue for 1 minute. Resetting values The values are reset together when resettingt...
Page 19 - Driving off; Depress; Driving
G Warning! When the READY indicator in the instrumentcluster is on while the combustion engine isoff, the combustion engine has been turnedoff automatically. All vehicle systemscontinue to be active as long as the ignition isswitched on. When you open the driver’s doorand unbuckle the seat belt with...
Page 20 - D and during braking.; For additional general driving; Parking; instrument cluster comes on.; Automatic transmission; E Economy; For sporty driving
R The hybrid transmission supports thecombustion engine when driving off andwhen accelerating. R The hybrid transmission functions as agenerator when coasting the vehicle withthe automatic transmission in driveposition D and during braking. i For additional general driving instructions, refer to the...
Page 22 - Refueling; Operation
Refueling G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.It burns violently and can cause seriouspersonal injury.Never allow sparks, flames or smokingmaterials near gasoline!Turn off the engine before refueling.Whenever you are around gasoline, avoidinhaling fumes and any skin or clothingcont...
Page 23 - Engine oil
In case of a blinking indicator lamp ; , pressure on the fuel tank system needs to bereleased first.A malfunction in the system has beendetected if R the indicator lamp ; fails to stop blinking after approximately 10 seconds after thefuel filler flap switch : has been pressed R the indicator lamp ; ...
Page 26 - or; speed; Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear inthe multifunction display located in theinstrument cluster.Certain warning and malfunction messagesare accompanied by an audible signal.Address these messages accordingly andfollow the additional ins...
Page 27 - Text messages
Text messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Driving in Reverse currently not possible Wait briefly Driving in reverse is currently not possible. The hybridtransmission is overheated. X Wait briefly. X Depress the brake pedal. X Release the accelerator pedal. X The mes...
Page 28 - Symbol messages; Display messages
Symbol messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions c Charging Hybrid Battery Please Wait The high-voltage battery is discharged. You have switched onthe ignition while the 12-volt battery was being charged withan approved charge unit or while jump starting the vehicle.The ...
Page 30 - voltage transformer malfunctioning
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions # The 12-volt battery is no longer charging.Possible causes: R voltage transformer malfunctioning R the 12-volt battery is malfunctioning X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safeto do so. X Engage the parking brake. ...
Page 31 - Lamps in instrument cluster; Problem
What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions é The yellow RBS(Recuperative BrakeSystem) warning lampis on while thecombustion engine isrunning. In addition, anacoustic warning maysound. The RBS is malfunctioning.Risk of accident!The combustion en...
Page 36 - Starting the jump start process with
Make sure the cable clamps do not touchany other metal part while the other end isstill attached to a battery. Connecting the jumper cables Your vehicle is equipped with two jump startterminals in the engine compartment.Position C represents the charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent st...
Page 37 - Disconnecting the jumper cables
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttononce. X Remove the foot from the brake pedal.Ignition is switched on automatically.The message Charging Hybrid Battery Please Wait appears in the multifunction display.Start the combustion engine when themessage Engine Can Now Be Started appears in the multifu...
Page 38 - Vehicle specification ML 450 HYBRID; gasoline injection; Technical data
Vehicle specification ML 450 HYBRID (164.195) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. Engine ΜL 450 HYBRID Engine, type 272 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injecti...
Page 39 - Rims and tires; The ML 450 HYBRID does not have a spare wheel.
Weights ΜL 450 HYBRID Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Rims and tires i The ML 450 HYBRID does not have a spare wheel. Vehicles equipped with 19" wheels come with MOExtended tires. MOExtended tires haverun-flat characteristics. The 17" and 18" wheels listed in this section do not have tire...
Page 40 - Capacities; Hypoid gear oil
Capacities Vehicle components and their respectivelubricants must match. Therefore only useproducts tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.For information on tested and approvedproducts, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). G Warning! Comply with all valid regu...
Page 41 - Approved engine oils; MB sheet numbers are printed on the; Coolants; Add premixed coolant solution only.
ModelML 450 HYBRID Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning system — R134a refrigerantand specialPAG lubricant oil(never R 12) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system 7.6 US qt (7.2 l) MB WindshieldWasherConcentrate 6 , see Operator's ManualWasher fluid mixingratio, see Operato...
