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Index

Traction

308, 315

Trailer

Attaching

208

Towing

209

Trailer hitches

207

Trailer towing

206

Attaching a trailer

208

Checking weights

208

Electrical connections

207

Hitches

207

208

Weights and ratings

207

Trailer weights and ratings

207

Transfer case

315

Transmission control – LOW RANGE

mode

125

Switching off

125

Switching on

125

Transmission selector lever

264

Unlocking manually

264

Tread depth (tires)

230

Treadwear

308

Trip computer*

29, 186

Average fuel consumption

189

Compass

187

Country

190

Distance remaining

189

Language

190

Selecting functions

186

Setting date

186

Stop watch

189

Switching on

186

Trip odometer

Resetting

118

Trip odometer display

117

Trunk see Cargo compartment

Turn signal lamps

Replacing bulbs

266, 267, 269

Turn signals

Additional in mirrors

266

Cleaning lenses

236

Front bulbs

266

Indicator lamps

Rear bulbs

267, 270

Turning off

Engine

Unlocking

32, 88

Centrally from inside

Driver’s door in an emergency

261

Driver’s door, fuel filler flap

Fuel filler flap

214

In an emergency

261

Transmission selector lever

manually

264

Vehicle in an emergency

179

With the remote control

Upgrade signals

Tele Aid*

178

Uphill driving

Cruise control

151

Upholstery

Cleaning

239

Upshifting

120

Summary of Contents for ML 350

Page 1: ...ML 350 ML 500...

Page 2: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 3: ...le 17 Problems with your vehicle 18 Reporting safety defects 19 Reporting safety defects 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead contr...

Page 4: ...Seats 95 Removing and installing front seat head restraints 95 Rear seat head restraints 96 Heated seats 98 Rear seats 99 Third row seats 102 Memory function 105 Storing exterior rear view mirror park...

Page 5: ...compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control 141 Front and rear air vents 142 Power windows 144 Opening and closing the side windows 144 Synchronizing power windows 146 Rear quarter wind...

Page 6: ...eld washer system and headlamp cleaning system 224 Tires and wheels 226 Important guidelines 226 Life of tire 227 Direction of rotation 227 Checking tire inflation pressure 227 Rotating wheels 228 Win...

Page 7: ...x in front passenger footwell 288 Technical data 289 Spare parts service 290 Warranty coverage 291 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 291 Identification labels 292 Layout of poly V belt...

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Page 9: ...er products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and a...

Page 10: ...at we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is als...

Page 11: ...ed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if t...

Page 12: ...tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac cordance with standard program guide lines which include providing service to the vehicle up...

Page 13: ...ext operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Truck found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance...

Page 14: ...and crash Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident rollover of the vehicle and severe o...

Page 15: ...ed on your ve hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will...

Page 16: ...p procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary...

Page 17: ...fore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious d...

Page 18: ...ter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if nece...

Page 19: ...y Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a...

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

Page 22: ...22 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

Page 23: ...l lever 150 7 Instrument cluster 116 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 112 9 Lever for voice control system see separate operating instructions Item Page a Windshield wiper washer switch 49 b Front Park...

Page 24: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...

Page 25: ...BAS Electronic Stability Program ESP malfunction warning lamp 246 Electronic Traction System 4 ETS mal function indicator lamp 252 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS malfunc tion warning lamp 242 2 Brake pad...

Page 26: ...tched off 243 Front fog lamp switched on 111 Item Page _ Steering wheel ad justment not locked 253 Seat belt non usage warning lamp 253 1 Supplemental Re straint System SRS indicator lamp 255 Brake wa...

Page 27: ...window defroster switch 133 4 Seat heater switch passenger side 98 5 Rear quarter window switch right 146 6 ESP control switch 80 Item Page 7 Rear window wiper washer switch 51 8 Rear quarter window...

Page 28: ...werwindowswitch right rear door 144 5 Parktronic system deactivation switch 156 6 Storage compartment with cup holder 166 Item Page 7 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment switch 40 Exterior rear view...

Page 29: ...ide Assistance button 175 Information button 177 5 Interior lighting control 112 6 Trip computer display 186 7 Rear view mirror 126 Item Page 8 Right reading lamp on off 114 9 Automatic antiglare func...

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Page 31: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 32: ...onding page refer ences are located at the end of each seg ment Unlocking Remote control with folding key Remote control with folding key 1 Panic button page 75 2 Unlock button 3 Lock button 4 Release...

Page 33: ...nd lock the vehi cle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehi cle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious per sonal injury...

Page 34: ...G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the appropriate door open Do not leave children unattended in t...

Page 35: ...osi tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The posi tion should be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls A child s risk of se...

Page 36: ...the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward Lowering To lower the head restraint push release button 1 and press down on the head restraint Warning G For your protection drive only with pro...

Page 37: ...lock to position 1 or 2 page 33 or Open the driver s or passenger door Seat fore and aft adjustment Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1 Adjust seat to a comfortable seatin...

Page 38: ...button Raising Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward Lowering To lower the head restraint push release button 1 and press down on the head restraint Warning G For your...

Page 39: ...sition To lock the steering column move lever 1 to its stop up The steering wheel is once again locked into position Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering w...

Page 40: ...e mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or the respiratory sys tem In case it does immedi...

Page 41: ...ting For more information see Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors page 128 For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward hit from the...

Page 42: ...ou can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The airbags can only protect as ex pected if the occupants are...

Page 43: ...ou could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fatal injuries The backrest and seat belt pr...

Page 44: ...abdomen Place the seat backrest in a nearly up right position Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son and another object at the same time C...

Page 45: ...hat the shoulder por tion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm 1 Release button Adjusting seat belt higher Slide belt outlet...

Page 46: ...gine starts page 33 Depress the brake pedal The gear selector lever lock is released For information on turning off the engine see Turning off engine page 54 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is haz...

Page 47: ...ing brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2 The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out Driving Depress the brake pedal Place the gear...

Page 48: ...is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or...

Page 49: ...t 2 Turn signals left Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2 The switch is automatically cancelled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree Windshield wipers The wiper switch is...

Page 50: ...ic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will oper ate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be damaged as a result The switch should not be left in inter mittent s...

Page 51: ...fluid Press and hold lower half 3 of the but ton After releasing the button the wiper op erates for additional five seconds More information on windshield wipers can be found in the Controls in detai...

Page 52: ...k the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 222 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances Notify local fire and or police autho...

Page 53: ...ing system In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bu...

Page 54: ...ked vehi cle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Getting o...

Page 55: ...ver s door open a warning sounds if the ve hicles exterior lamps are not switched off Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closi...

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Page 57: ...57 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving and safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 58: ...page 255 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and chil dren see Children in the vehicle page 67 Warning G In the event that th...

Page 59: ...he backrest Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body page 42 Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and hands on steering whee...

Page 60: ...ns serious or fa tal injury will result 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp Failure to follow these instructions can re sult in severe injuries to you or other occu pants If you se...

Page 61: ...ags are designed to activate only in certain frontal front airbags impacts or side side impact and head protec tion window curtain airbags impacts which exceed preset thresholds Only during these type...

Page 62: ...y basis An airbag or ETD that was activated must be replaced Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts Do not han...

Page 63: ...ent cluster is not lit page 26 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold Warning G In the event that the 1 malfunction indi cator lamp comes on while driving the SRS may not be operational For...

Page 64: ...ine is started the seat belt non usage warning lamp illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts If the driver s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started the s...

Page 65: ...ng their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back rest reclined Sitting in an excessively re clined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collisio...

Page 66: ...r your arm against your neck or off your shoul der In a crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to...

Page 67: ...oc cupants during a crash Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the...

Page 68: ...ts with mount ing fittings for tether anchorages page 71 For information on child seat anchors LATCH type page 72 Warning G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the...

Page 69: ...small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is signific...

Page 70: ...nz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat More information can be found in the Practical hints section page 243 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp...

Page 71: ...d with three tether anchorages 3 for a top tether strap be hind the second row seats Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat Should the light go out whil...

Page 72: ...e vehicle may not be possible in an emergency due to the routing of the top tether strap When installing an infant or child re straint system with a top tether strap on the left second row seat the le...

Page 73: ...seat according to the manufacturer s instructions Warning G Install child seat according to manufactu rer s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1 pag...

Page 74: ...back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock t...

Page 75: ...ain or Insert key in steering lock i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause ha...

Page 76: ...e spond even with light brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 25 comes on when you turn the key to position 2 It goes out when the engine is running i In winter operation th...

Page 77: ...n be an indica tion of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving Emergency brake maneuver Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal LOW RANGE ABS Du...

Page 78: ...e braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af forded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excess...

Page 79: ...ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer then proceed as follows While driving off apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the accelera tor Adapt your speed and driving sty...

Page 80: ...the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip pery road surfaces The 4 ETS ESP warning la...

Page 81: ...on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns fol lowing another vehicle too closely or hydro plani...

Page 82: ...eactiva ted Switching on the ESP Press lower half of the ESP switch until the 4 ETS ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out You are now again in normal driving mode For more information see Pra...

Page 83: ...ocking and opening the driver s door with the mechanical key Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the remote control The turn signal lamps flash three times...

Page 84: ...eone attempts to raise the vehicle breaks a window and reaches into the passenger compartment i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times the tow away glass breakage sensor is malfunctioning o...

Page 85: ...arking on a surface sub ject to movement such as a ferry or auto train Vehicles with trip computer The buttons are located in the overhead control panel 1 Reset button 2 Mode button 3 Display 4 Glass...

Page 86: ...ove it from the steering lock Within 30 seconds press button 1 on the right or left side Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with remote control page 32 The tow away alarm and glass breakage sensor remain s...

Page 87: ...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 Drivi...

Page 88: ...Locking and unlocking Remote control with folding key Your vehicle comes supplied with two remote controls with folding key The remote control provides an extended operating range To prevent theft how...

Page 89: ...e vehicle with the remote control deactivates the anti theft alarm The vehicle will lock again automatical ly and reactivate the anti theft system within approximately 40 seconds of un locking if neit...

Page 90: ...e You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle Pull on door handle 2 If a door was locked locking knob 1 will move u...

Page 91: ...um height clearance of 7 ft 2 15 m is required to open the liftgate The release lever is located on the inside of the liftgate 1 Handle 2 Catch i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the out...

Page 92: ...rom the steering lock and lock the vehi cle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Children could open the liftgate from inside which could result in an acci dent and or serious personal inju...

Page 93: ...ch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking Activating Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up Press and hold upper part 1 of the central locking button for approximate ly...

Page 94: ...cking Press lower part 2 of central locking button page 93 The vehicle unlocks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehi cle Do not leave childr...

Page 95: ...s highest position Push button 1 and pull out head restraint Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint support...

Page 96: ...t Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion More informations on seats can be found in the Getting started section page 34 Warning G...

Page 97: ...straint 2 Bar 3 Clip Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This...

Page 98: ...nto clips 3 Heated seats Both switches for the front seats are loca ted in the center console 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating Start the engine Switching on seat heating Press upper switch position 1...

Page 99: ...heater switch are flashing there is in sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heater switches off auto matically The seat heater will switch back on a...

Page 100: ...he locked position Folding up the backrest Close cup holder page 167 and ashtray page 169 in rear center console Pull lock button 1 up and unfold back rest until it locks in place Make sure the seat b...

Page 101: ...se lever 3 and raise rear seat until it locks in place Easy entry exit feature The easy entry exit feature allows access to the third row seats The right cargo floor plate must be removed page 162 Fol...

Page 102: ...oop velcro strip Remove cargo floor plate page 162 Remove head restraint 1 from seat cushion Lift tensioner 3 upward to a horizon tal position to release tension of the belt Disengage hook 2 while hol...

Page 103: ...page 102 Storing single seat Remove head restraint from backrest page 102 Pull backrest release 5 and fold back rest forward until it locks securely in place Remove cargo floor plates from the backres...

Page 104: ...er 2 upward to a horizon tal position to release tension of the belt Disengage hook 1 while holding onto the seat firmly with one hand Attach belt at hook and loop strip 3 on underside of seat Move re...

Page 105: ...ng the vehicle the driver should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The head restraint shou...

Page 106: ...sh memory button 2 page 105 Release memory button and press one of the position buttons 1 within three seconds All the settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory Pre...

Page 107: ...g lamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps Canada only With the engine run ning the low beam headlamps additionally switched on Low beam or high beam headlamps Left or right standing lamps...

Page 108: ...nt light for example light from oncoming traffic the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others acti vate headlamps by turning combina...

Page 109: ...oor has been closed the following lamps will remain lit Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Front fog lamps The combination switch must be set to position U page 107 Deactivating night securi...

Page 110: ...ds after pressing the switch the illumination time is set and the clock is displayed again Locator lighting During darkness the following lamps will come on when the vehicle is unlocked by remote cont...

Page 111: ...es on in addi tion to the yellow indicator lamp 2 in the switch Press lower part 3 of switch again The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the yellow indi cator lamp 2 in the switch go...

Page 112: ...rning flasher Press the hazard warning flasher switch All the turn signals will flash Switching off hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch again Interior lighting The controls are...

Page 113: ...tch The interior lighting and the entry exit lamps remain switched off in darkness even when you unlock the vehicle open a door remove the key from the steering lock Manual control Switching on front...

Page 114: ...lamp lens arrow to switch rear interior lighting on or off Reading lamps in inside rear view mirror 1 Reading lamps 2 Reading lamps on off Switching reading lamp on and off Press button 2 The lamp sw...

Page 115: ...e cargo compartment lamp is switched on continuously Automatic control Slide the switch to position 3 The cargo compartment lamp is switched on and off by opening or clos ing the liftgate i To prevent...

Page 116: ...he driver s door turn the key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 page 33 press the left knob 1 Instrument cluster illumination To brighten illumination Turn knob 1 clockwise The instrument cluster il...

Page 117: ...in the speedometer Changing display Press the left knob 1 in the instru ment cluster page 116 The display changes between main odometer and trip odometer Press the left knob 1 twice The next schedule...

Page 118: ...s when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving Setting the clock Hour Pull out the right knob...

Page 119: ...s 4 3 2 1 page 121 the position of the accelerator pedal page 123 the vehicle speed The current gear selector lever position appears in the tachometer display page 24 When the gear selector lever is i...

Page 120: ...nsmission Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the tachometer display The transmission will shift from the current gear range direc...

Page 121: ...ngine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Effect The transmission shifts through fourth gear only The transmission shifts through third gear on...

Page 122: ...ver in position P With the key removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P pa...

Page 123: ...selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the...

Page 124: ...ion on trailer towing see the Operation section page 206 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operat...

Page 125: ...ff LOW RANGE mode Stop the vehicle Move the gear selector lever to position N Press on the upper part of the switch During the changeover the indicator lamp page 25 flashes three times Once the change...

Page 126: ...switched on incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view mirror will not react if reverse gear is engaged the interior light is turned on Warning G...

Page 127: ...he passenger side exterior rear view mirror page 106 Switch on ignition if not already on Press button 2 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected Warning G Exercise care when using the...

Page 128: ...mirrors in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not completely folded out The buttons are located on the upper cen ter console 1 Folds the exterior mirrors in 2 Fol...

Page 129: ...position it manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place If an exterior rear view mirror is forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors in then pres...

Page 130: ...e vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened i When intermittent wiping is on and the key is turned from position 1 to position 2 in the steering lock page 33 and kept in that position for...

Page 131: ...page 224 Rear window wiper The rear window wiper will also automati cally engage if the windshield wiper is en gaged and the gear selector lever is placed in reverse Rear window wiper with rain senso...

Page 132: ...ft cover 1 up Illuminated vanity mirrors Turn the key in steering lock to position 1 page 33 Lift cover up The lamp switches on Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the mirrors in...

Page 133: ...n Deactivating Press button F again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwi...

Page 134: ...134 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...

Page 135: ...e air vent 5 Side air vent adjustable 6 Footwell air vent 7 Automatic climate control Item 1 Air volume control 2 Defrosting 3 Air recirculation 4 Temperature control 5 Automatic control temperature a...

Page 136: ...ed skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribu...

Page 137: ...three seconds All functions are switched to automatic mode and temperature is set to 72 F 22 C Changing basic setting Set temperature control 4 page 135 to desired temperature Press button U for ten s...

Page 138: ...to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment Symbol Function h Directs...

Page 139: ...an dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Press button again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air conditioning system uses the refrig erant R 134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs...

Page 140: ...matic climate control panel starts to flash this indicates that the air conditioning system is losing refrigerant The com pressor has turned itself off The air conditioning cannot be turned on again H...

Page 141: ...Automatic mode The automatic climate control panel for the rear is located on the rear center console 1 Air volume control 2 Air distribution control 3 Automatic control air distribution air volume Pr...

Page 142: ...When in manual mode the rear blower setting cannot be increased beyond the setting for the front blower setting For example if the driver or front pas senger changes the blower setting to level 3 the...

Page 143: ...nward to position M Use the left thumbwheel to adjust the cen ter air vents on the left and in the center Use the right thumbwheel to adjust the right center air vent Rear passenger compartment air ve...

Page 144: ...re The closing of the door windows can be im mediately halted by releasing the switch or if switch was pressed past the resistance point and released by pressing the respec tive switch If the window e...

Page 145: ...window closes com pletely Stopping windows Press respective switch again Warning G If you pull and hold the switch up when clos ing the window and upward movement of the window is blocked by some obs...

Page 146: ...rt of the center console 1 Left side 2 Right side Turn key in the steering lock to position 1 or 2 Opening the windows Press and hold the upper part of switches 1 or 2 The corresponding window will mo...

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

Page 148: ...of make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The closing procedure can be immediately reversed by moving the switch in direction 1 or 2 When leaving the vehicle...

Page 149: ...ch in direction 2 The sliding pop up roof will not open completely Press switch again to open the sliding pop up roof completely Stopping the roof Briefly press the switch in any direc tion The moveme...

Page 150: ...cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand side of the steering column page 23 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op...

Page 151: ...cel cruise control Step on the brake pedal or Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 Cruise control will be canceled The last speed set will be stored for later use i On uphill or downhil...

Page 152: ...Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 4 Cruise control will resume the last set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Transmission in LOW RANGE mode i Depressing the accelerat...

Page 153: ...e the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers rests always with the driver Make sure that no persons or animals are lo cated in the area in which your are...

Page 154: ...mum distance to an object the distance may no longer be displayed Center approx 39 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 47 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm i During parking maneuvers...

Page 155: ...The gear selector lever position deter mines which warning indicator is activat ed As soon as the sensors detect an obstacle one or more segments light up depending on the distance An intermittent aco...

Page 156: ...comes on Switching Parktronic on Press switch on the upper part 3 The indicator lamp 2 goes out If the Parktronic system is malfunction ing all red segments of the warning in dicators light up and an...

Page 157: ...ont of the vehicle Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backre...

Page 158: ...g Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo i The cargo area is the preferred place to carry objects The enlarged cargo area sho...

Page 159: ...tion net 1 Holder 2 Mounting hook Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by pas sengers or cargo is being carried behind the seat bench To help avoid p...

Page 160: ...ook 2 in holder 1 Turn the other mounting hook and en gage it in the opposite holder Push both mounting hooks 2 forward into holder 1 Tightening partition net Installation behind the front seats 1 Tie...

Page 161: ...rtition net behind rear seat bench Cargo area cover blind 1 Handle 2 Holder Closing blind Pull blind on handle 1 across the car go area Guide blind into holders 2 Opening blind Disengage blind and gui...

Page 162: ...plate at rear edge arrow Cargo floor plate unhinges automati cally Remove cargo floor plate by pulling it rearwards Storing cargo floor plates 1 Hook and loop strip Fold the left cargo floor plate to...

Page 163: ...edes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack...

Page 164: ...is locked Turn the key counterclockwise The storage compartment is unlocked Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the ve...

Page 165: ...gages Armrest storage spaces A flat storage tray with a deeper storage compartment underneath is located below the armrest Both can be opened separate ly 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open...

Page 166: ...eft side of the instrument panel Opening the cup holder Briefly touch top of cover The cup holder opens automatically Closing the cup holder Fold the cup holder upwards and press on it until it engage...

Page 167: ...der Fold the cup holder backward Slide cover forward Cup holder in rear center console Opening the cup holder Briefly touch the cover The cup holder opens automatically Closing the cup holder Press th...

Page 168: ...r touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave chil dren una...

Page 169: ...lighter 3 Cover plate Opening the ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 3 The ashtray opens automatically Removing ashtray insert Grip the insert on the sides and pull it out upwards Reinstalling ashtray...

Page 170: ...Center for information on the installation of an ap proved external antenna Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regard ing use of an external antenna i The outlets function even if t...

Page 171: ...30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approx 44 feet ap proximately 13 5 m every second 1 Observe all legal requirements Warning G Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver...

Page 172: ...irst call mail By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information remote door unlock profile and more System self check Initially after turning the k...

Page 173: ...her liquid in this area the Tele Aid control unit could suffer an electrical short circuit making the system in operative In this case the indicator lamp in the SOS button will not illuminate during o...

Page 174: ...enter will attempt to determine more pre cisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehi cle The Tele Aid system is available if it has been activated and is opera...

Page 175: ...han two seconds A call to a Mercedes Benz Roadside As sistance dispatcher will be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CONNECTING CALL will app...

Page 176: ...Benz Light Truck Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information These programs are only available in the USA Sign and D...

Page 177: ...and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab lished When a voice connection is estab lished the audio system mutes and the message TELE AID INFO CALL ACTIVE appears in the MCS display Information r...

Page 178: ...The indicator lamp in the Information button remains illuminated in red for approx 10 seconds during the sys tem self check after turning key in the steering lock to position 2 together with the SOS b...

Page 179: ...he system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Cu...

Page 180: ...t Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices for example garage door openers gate openers or other devices compatible with HomeLin...

Page 181: ...rator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safe ty stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includ...

Page 182: ...p 3 Hold the end of the hand held remote control transmitter 1 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control locat ed on the...

Page 183: ...1 through 6 of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier Step 8 Locate training button on the garage door opener motor head unit Exact location and color...

Page 184: ...aining Step 12 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button 3 4 or 5 Step 13 To program the remaining two buttons repeat the steps above starting w...

Page 185: ...itter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the remote control memory Switch on ignition Simultaneously hold down the signal transmitter buttons 3 and...

Page 186: ...w ing order Date Compass Stop watch Present fuel consumption Average fuel consumption Distance remaining Country Switching off trip computer Setting the date Press MODE 2 repeatedly until the date app...

Page 187: ...is correct the com pass must be set to the proper geographic zone page 188 It may also be neces sary to calibrate the compass page 188 Zone map North America Zone map South America i The presence of b...

Page 188: ...power lines the compass may have to be calibrat ed To calibrate the compass correctly ob serve the following Calibrate the compass in an area free of steel superstructures and power lines Switch off a...

Page 189: ...ODE 2 page 186 repeat edly until the distance remaining dis play appears in the trip computer display 3 i If CAL remains in the display calibration was not successfully completed You have to recalibra...

Page 190: ...yed Press MODE 2 ENG is displayed Press RESET 1 to select Fr Press MODE 2 to set CAN French The language selected determines how the various displays are presented see table Display Language Date Card...

Page 191: ...191 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 192: ...ull throttle driving and excessive en gine speeds no more than 2 3 of max imum rpm in each gear Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear usin...

Page 193: ...trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are a very dangerous combina tion Even a small amount of alcohol...

Page 194: ...the brake system inspected immedi ately Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Co...

Page 195: ...ed When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an ex tended period with the ESP switched off Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered...

Page 196: ...pedal Shift gear selector lever to position N Have a second person place wheel chocks on downhill side of left and right trailer wheels Slowly release brake pedal and let vehi cle and trailer roll in...

Page 197: ...acteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance as compared with sum mer tires Stopping distance however is still consid erably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or...

Page 198: ...d abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move gear selector lever to position N Try to...

Page 199: ...ype of control loss Do not engage the transfer case in position LOW when driving on ice or packed snow At speeds below 18 mph 30 km h vehicle steering is adversely affected by the LOW RANGE ABS page 7...

Page 200: ...the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage Any such dam age is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Drive slowly in unknown terrain This will make i...

Page 201: ...op up roof closed whenever driving in off road mode Observe the following during off road driving Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain The more uneven rutty and steeper the terrain the lower t...

Page 202: ...er of vehicle rollover If in doing so the vehicle begins to show a ten dency to roll immediately steer into a line of gravity straight up or downhill To help avoid the vehicle rolling over never turn...

Page 203: ...elect gear range 1 on the automatic transmission page 121 Drive downhill observing the same rules as driving uphill page 202 The special LOW RANGE ABS setting allows for precise and brief cyclical blo...

Page 204: ...ate before driving into the water The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment thus damaging them Obstacles can damage the vehicle undercarriage or suspension compo nents If...

Page 205: ...them if at all possible Returning from off road driving Special attention is needed when you cross obstacles on a steep incline The vehicle could slide sideways as a result of its possible slanted pos...

Page 206: ...r possible damage clean all exterior lamps and conduct a brake test Check for brush or branches caught in the undercarriage They could increase the possibility of a fire as well as cut fuel and or bra...

Page 207: ...e conversion plug is included in the Mercedes Benz supplied trailer hitch receiver kit For further information see your autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Vehicle and trailer weights and rat...

Page 208: ...d on a commercial scale Check the vehicle s front and rear Gross Axle Weight GAW the GTW and TW The values as measured must not be exceeded according to the weight list ed under Vehicle and trailer we...

Page 209: ...he trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working properly Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving When towing a trailer check occasion ally to be s...

Page 210: ...Avoid riding the brakes thus overheat ing the vehicle and trailer brakes If the engine coolant rises to an ex tremely high temperature coolant tem perature needle approaching the red zone when the ai...

Page 211: ...und inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle Therear cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects Always use the part...

Page 212: ...ac cording to factory specifications Any ad justments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center autho rized technicians Engine adjustments should...

Page 213: ...n sciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving hav...

Page 214: ...ut do not top up or overfill Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contac...

Page 215: ...fluid 4 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system More information on filling the reser voir can be found in the Operation section page 224 i Use only premium unleaded gasoline with a min...

Page 216: ...ation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure can be found in the Operation section page 227 If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark o...

Page 217: ...t pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper...

Page 218: ...olant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department...

Page 219: ...he following messages will subsequently appear in the display OIL i O The oil level is correct Engine oil does not to be added 1 0 L Add 1 0 liter of engine oil 1 5 L Add 1 5 liters of engine oil 2 0...

Page 220: ...gine turned off To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick do the following Open the hood page 217 Pull out oil dipstick 1 page 221 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into...

Page 221: ...nd lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils For a listing of approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your...

Page 222: ...to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are an...

Page 223: ...your vehicle mostly for short distance trips you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequent ly When replacing batteries always use bat teries approved by Mercedes Benz If you do not in...

Page 224: ...t 7 6 l During all seasons add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S to water Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards arrow Refill the reservoir with...

Page 225: ...formation can be found in the Technical data section page 307 Warning G Washer solvent antifreeze is highly flam mable Do not spill washer solvent antifreeze on hot engine parts be cause it may ignite...

Page 226: ...damage Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss or damage to the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too fa...

Page 227: ...14 days If the tires are warm you should only cor rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur rent operating conditions A table on the fuel filler flap lists the spec ified tire inflation pressure...

Page 228: ...ion Check and en sure proper tire inflation pressure i The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures listed for heavier loads may...

Page 229: ...eels Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm Use only genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts specifi...

Page 230: ...itions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP 4 ETS and EBP in winter operation For safe handling ensure that all winter tires mounted are of...

Page 231: ...permissible with all wheel tire combinations Snow chains should only be used on all four wheels With only two chains avail able they should be mounted on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mou...

Page 232: ...meter Approximately one month before your next service is due the type of service is indi cated in the speedometer display 2 9 Minor service A Major service B The following information depending on op...

Page 233: ...position 0 page 33 Press and hold knob 1 while switch ing the ignition on The present status for days or distance is displayed once more Continue to hold knob 1 After approximately ten seconds a sig...

Page 234: ...tion You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody...

Page 235: ...e vehicle always observe manufactur er s operating instructions Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted...

Page 236: ...ilation intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the wid...

Page 237: ...gent solution Window cleaning Fold wiper arms forward Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recommended An automotive glass cleaner is recom mended Warnin...

Page 238: ...ist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner and rear wi...

Page 239: ...damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per forated leather as its underside should not become wet MB Tex upholstery Pou...

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Page 241: ...ctical 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...

Page 242: ...hed off The BAS ESP 4 ETS and EBP are also switched off The brake system is still functioning normally but without ABS available Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking...

Page 243: ...ed Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 7 The indicator lamp does not light up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Make sure there is...

Page 244: ...ou are driving with the parking brake set Release the parking brake page 47 Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediat...

Page 245: ...ing EBP system The enhanced braking effect is not available Have the system checked immediate ly at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Failure to follow these instructions in creases the r...

Page 246: ...ary and the engine running turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp does not go out Continue driving with added caution Visit an a...

Page 247: ...voltage is above this value again the BAS and ESP are operational again If necessary have the generator and the battery checked The yellow BAS ESP malfunc tion indicator lamp comes on while driving T...

Page 248: ...le checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys tem It...

Page 249: ...a leak in the cooling system Have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center The coolant temperature gauge is above 248 F 120 C The coolant level is too low Stop as...

Page 250: ...rom it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene...

Page 251: ...the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible v The yellow 4 ETS ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or 4 ETS has come into operation because of...

Page 252: ...le The yellow LOW RANGE indicator lamp flashes after one or more switching conditions The gear selection conditions have not been adhered to Repeat the gear selection process page 125 The yellow LOW R...

Page 253: ...not properly locked Lock the adjustable steering column page 39 The green front fog lamp indica tor lamp lights up when ignition is turned on The front fog lamps are switched on Fog lamps page 111 Th...

Page 254: ...ck the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive before the poly V belt is replaced Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 2 The yellow brake indicator lamp comes on during b...

Page 255: ...st authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that...

Page 256: ...zed Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center to perform service Perform major service B page 232 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center to perform service The StArt message comes on in addition...

Page 257: ...s 2 Panel Turn handles 1 90 in direction of arrows Fold down the panel 2 3 Screw 4 Vehicle jack with tool kit Turn screw 3 counterclockwise Remove vehicle jack Vehicles with CD changer page 258 The ja...

Page 258: ...icle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it...

Page 259: ...ull away from bumper 2 Screw 3 Spare wheel carrier 4 Lever Turn screw 2 counterclockwise using the wrench page 258 Screw 2 remains in spare wheel carrier 3 Lift spare wheel carrier slightly and push l...

Page 260: ...ff bayonet lock 5 Remove the spare wheel cover and the spare wheel Store bayonet lock 5 and spare wheel cover in cargo area Replace the spare wheel carrier and se cure it in place Install cover 1 to t...

Page 261: ...button 1 on the remote control The key folds out 2 Unlocking 3 Locking Remove the protective cap from the door lock Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the loc...

Page 262: ...e control are discharged the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Batteries contain materials...

Page 263: ...e resynchronized Synchronizing remote control Turn key in steering lock to position 2 page 33 then to position 0 and re move Within ten seconds push and hold button while pushing button five times Rel...

Page 264: ...o tow the vehicle 1 Pin Insert a pin 1 e g ball point pen into the covered opening below the position D of the shift pattern Perform the following two steps simul taneously Push the pin down Move gear...

Page 265: ...between the front interior lamps 1 Hexagon drive hole 2 Crank 3 Cover Pry off cover 3 using a flat blade srewdriver Obtain crank 2 Insert crank 2 through hole Turn crank 2 clockwise to slide roof clos...

Page 266: ...ecked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i If the headlamps are fogge...

Page 267: ...Bi Xenon lamps Front fog lamps vehicles with sport package Lamp Type 6 Brake lamp 1073 32 cp bulb 7 Backup lamp 1073 32 cp bulb 8 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W 9 Tail parking and standing lamp Rear fog lam...

Page 268: ...e Pull electrical connector 2 off Unclip the retainer springs and take out the bulb Insert the new bulb so that the base lo cates in the recess on the holder Clip the retainer springs Plug the connect...

Page 269: ...bulb Insert the new bulb so that the base lo cates in the recess on the holder Clip the retainer springs Plug the connector 2 onto the bulb Align headlamp cover and click into place Turn signal parki...

Page 270: ...counterclockwise to its end stop and pull out Pull bulb out of the bulb socket Insert new bulb in socket Reinstall bulb socket 2 Twist bulb socket 2 clockwise to its end stop Reinstall fog lamp into t...

Page 271: ...e sure it engages Retighten screws with washers on them License plate lamp 1 License plate lamp 2 Screws Switch off the lights Loosen both screws 2 and remove lamp Replace the tubular lamp and reinsta...

Page 272: ...show a beam pattern as indicated in the figure left then follow the steps below Open hood page 217 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw Always turn adjustment scr...

Page 273: ...ty reasons remove key from steer ing lock before replacing a wiper blade Oth erwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward Hold on...

Page 274: ...the wheel that is diagonally oppo site to the wheel being changed When changing wheel on a hill Place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle Take the two piece wheel wrench...

Page 275: ...king up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the ve...

Page 276: ...d paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in stalling first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bol...

Page 277: ...ng G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm i The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the sp...

Page 278: ...f necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Never loosen or det...

Page 279: ...the battery charger manufacturer Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Reconnecting the batteries Turn off all electrical consumers Connect the positive...

Page 280: ...posal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i The following procedures must be car ried out following any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnec tio...

Page 281: ...r batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediate...

Page 282: ...icle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminals 2 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to negative terminal 3 of charged battery first Start the engi...

Page 283: ...the automatic central locking page 93 When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground the gear selector lever must be in position N and the key must be in steering lock position 2 When towing t...

Page 284: ...ree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Adapt your driving accordingly i To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use turn key in steering lock to position 2...

Page 285: ...blade screwdriver page 257 To reinstall cover Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely i The gear selector lever will remain locked in position P and the key will not turn in the steering lock...

Page 286: ...anded vehicle on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago nally since...

Page 287: ...ft hand side 1 Clamps 2 Fuse box cover Removing installing cover Release clamps 1 Lift fuse box cover 2 up Install cover 1 in reverse order 3 Fuse chart 4 Fuse extractor 5 Spare fuses i Only install f...

Page 288: ...n front passenger footwell The auxiliary fuse box is located in the front passenger compartment 1 Lock 2 Cover Removing installing cover Turn both locks 1 90 counterclock wise Remove cover 2 in direct...

Page 289: ...al data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc Consumer i...

Page 290: ...r vice More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically d...

Page 291: ...ng warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and acc...

Page 292: ...aintwork num ber 2 Engine number engraved on engine 3 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 4 Emission control label Vacuum line routing for emission con trol system 5 Information label California vers...

Page 293: ...cal data Layout of poly V belt drive Layout of poly V belt drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idl...

Page 294: ...gine gasoline injection No of cylinders 6 8 Bore 3 81 in 97 00 mm 3 81 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 227 cu in 3724 cm3 303 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression...

Page 295: ...arts This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A tire inflation pressure table is lo...

Page 296: ...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 113M1 1 Must not be used with snow chains...

Page 297: ...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 DPP332 Bosch F 8 DPER Bosch F 8 DPP332 Bosch F 8 DPER Electrode gap 0 039 i...

Page 298: ...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...

Page 299: ...299 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lbs 100 kg...

Page 300: ...Light Truck Center Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter ML 350 ML 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmis sion 9 0 US qt 8 5 l MB Automatic Transmiss...

Page 301: ...eserve of approx 3 2 US gal 12 0 l Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 8 0 US qt 7 6 l MB Windshield Wash...

Page 302: ...usly reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely strenu ous operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bub bles in the system thus reduc...

Page 303: ...by gaso line Mercedes Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos its After an extended period of using fuels without such additives...

Page 304: ...tion and increase in boil over pro tection Refer to Service Booklet for replacement interval To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticorrosion antifreeze equival...

Page 305: ...Failure to use such anticorrosion antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz...

Page 306: ...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...

Page 307: ...asher solvent antifreeze depending on am bient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S...

Page 308: ...For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their...

Page 309: ...ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109...

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Page 311: ...distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as the lig...

Page 312: ...umber of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the gear selector lever GPS Glob...

Page 313: ...g the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door MCS Modular Control System Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems including the radi...

Page 314: ...e has been turned off Restraint system Seat belts belt tensioner airbags and child seat restraint systems As inde pendent systems their protective func tions complement one another RON Research Octane...

Page 315: ...tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap proved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires Transfer case Speed of rotation torque converter that works tog...

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Page 317: ...Seat heater 98 Tow away alarm 85 Warning indicators Parktronic 155 Windshield wipers 50 Activating automatic central locking 93 Adding Coolant 223 Engine oil 221 Additional turn signals 266 Adjustable...

Page 318: ...311 Anti theft alarm system Arming 83 Canceling alarm 84 86 Disarming 84 Anti theft systems Anti theft alarm system 83 Immobilizer 83 Tow away alarm glass breakage sensor 84 Aquaplaning see Hydroplan...

Page 319: ...er 124 Transmission fluid 222 B BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 70 Compatible child seats 70 311 Self test 70 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 311 Backrest tilt 35 Backup lamps 267 270 Bu...

Page 320: ...ting compass 188 California Important notice 11 Calling up Service indicator 233 CAN system 311 Capacities Fuels coolants lubricants etc 300 Cargo area cover blind 161 Closing 161 Installing 162 Openi...

Page 321: ...238 Gear selector lever 238 Hard plastic trim items 238 Headlamps 131 Headliner 238 Instrument cluster 238 Leather upholstery 239 Light alloy wheels 238 MB Tex upholstery 239 Plastic and rubber parts...

Page 322: ...139 Air recirculation mode 139 Alarm 84 Anti theft alarm system 84 Automatic climate control 135 137 Cruise control 151 Defrost 138 Engine 54 ESP 81 Front fog lamps rear fog lamp 111 Hazard warning f...

Page 323: ...Towing a trailer 209 Driving off 195 Driving safety systems 4 ETS 79 ABS 76 BAS 78 ESP 80 Driving systems 150 Cruise control 150 Driving safety systems 76 EBP 80 Parktronic 153 Driving through water...

Page 324: ...Engine cleaning 236 Engine compartment Fuse box in 287 Hood 217 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25 248 Engine number 311 Engine oil 218 302 Adding 221 Additives 302 Checking level 218 Consumption 21...

Page 325: ...og lamps Indicator lamp 253 Front lamps Replacing bulbs 266 268 Front towing eyes 285 FSS Flexible Service System 232 312 Fuel 215 Additives 303 Fuel reserve warning lamp 252 Gasoline additives 303 Pr...

Page 326: ...g on 112 Head restraints Manual seats 36 Power seats 38 Headlamp aim Adjusting 272 Headlamp cleaning system 224 Headlamps Automatic control 108 Bi Xenon 311 Cleaning 236 Cleaning system 131 224 Refill...

Page 327: ...r Antiglare 126 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 71 Wiper blades 273 Instrument cluster 24 116 313 Cleaning 238 Coolant temperature gauge 117 Display in the speedometer 117 Illumination 1...

Page 328: ...78 245 246 247 Battery indicator lamp 254 Brake pad wear 254 Brakes 244 CHECK ENGINE 248 Coolant 249 EBP 245 Engine diagnostics 248 ESP 245 246 247 251 Front fog lamps 253 Fuel reserve 252 Low engine...

Page 329: ...railer 208 Locator lighting 110 Lock button 313 Locking 88 Automatic while driving 93 Centrally from inside 94 Fuel filler flap 214 Global 89 Vehicle in an emergency 262 Locking knobs 32 Loss of keys...

Page 330: ...or 126 Exterior rear view mirror 40 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing position 106 MON 215 MON Motor Octane Number 313 Monitoring reach Parktronic 154 Multifunction display 313 N Night securi...

Page 331: ...mpartmentunderpassenger seat 165 Windows 145 Opening and closing Side windows 144 Operating Garage door opener 185 Integrated remote control 185 Radio transmitters 211 Vehicle outside the USA and Cana...

Page 332: ...seat cushion tilt 38 Adjusting seat height 38 Seat fore and aft adjustment 37 Power seats 37 Power train 314 Power washer 235 Power windows Blocking of rear door window operation 73 Side windows 144...

Page 333: ...ntry exit feature 101 Enlarging cargo area 99 Folding down backrest 100 Folding up 101 Folding up backrest 100 Fore and aft 99 Lowering 100 Third row 102 Rear standing lamp Replacing bulbs 270 Rear to...

Page 334: ...Rear turn signal bulbs 270 Wiper blades 273 Replacing front fog lamp bulb 270 Reporting Safety defects 19 Resetting Service indicator FSS 233 Trip odometer 118 Residual heat utilization 140 314 Residu...

Page 335: ...rvice A 232 Overdue 233 Spare parts Types 233 When due 232 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 291 Service and warranty information 10 Service indicator 232 Calling up 233 Clearing 232 233 Service in...

Page 336: ...eed Saving current 151 Speed settings Cruise control 152 Speedometer 25 Speedometer display Additional indicators 256 Split rear bench seat 99 SRS 66 314 Indicator lamp 255 Standing lamps 107 Replacin...

Page 337: ...Seat heating 98 Transmission control LOW RANGE mode 125 Trip computer 186 Windshield wipers 49 Synchronizing ESP 246 Power windows 146 Remote control 263 Sliding pop up roof 149 T Tachometer 26 118 Di...

Page 338: ...bolts 277 Tilt Head restraint 37 39 Time Setting hours 118 Setting minutes 118 Tire inflation pressure Checking 216 227 Tire speed rating 198 315 Tire traction 197 Tires 295 308 Direction of rotation...

Page 339: ...tance remaining 189 Language 190 Selecting functions 186 Setting date 186 Stop watch 189 Switching on 186 Trip odometer Resetting 118 Trip odometer display 117 Trunk see Cargo compartment 89 Turn sign...

Page 340: ...238 Headlamps 236 Instrument cluster 238 Leather upholstery 239 Light alloy wheels 238 MB Tex upholstery 239 Ornamental moldings 236 Paintwork 235 Parktronic system sensor 237 Plastic and rubber part...

Page 341: ...shield wipers 49 129 Intermittent 49 Interval wiping 130 Normal wiper speed 49 Rain sensor 130 Rear window wiper washer 51 Replacing wiper blades 273 Simultaneous wiping and washing 51 Single wipe 50...

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Page 343: ...ercedes benz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts...

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