2005 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

1.3 US qt (1.25 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) approx. 0.65 US qt (0.6 l) approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each

(Dexron 3 or Dexron 2E) (Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90) (Hypoid gear oil SAE 90) MB Power Steering Fluid High temperature roller bearing grease

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Model

ML 350, ML 500

Capacity approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) 22.0 US gal (83.0 l) approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)

Cooling system Fuel Tank including a reserve of

Air conditioning system

Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available

8.0 US qt (7.6 l)

premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 319).

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters re- quired for vehicles with Maintenance Sys- tem (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet, or con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica- tion other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change inter- vals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles) recommendations for schedulded oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air condition- ing system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu- bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously 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 reducing the system’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional in- formation.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Fuel requirements

Gasoline additives

To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Only use premium unleaded fuel. 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+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused 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 carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

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Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the so- lution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition- al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Fac- tory Approved Service Products Pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines ne- cessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

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 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.

Model

ML 350, ML 500,

Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) 6.4 US qt (6.0 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

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Windshield washer 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. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l).

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water (or concentrate and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on am- bient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam- mable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio

For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts water

(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent

(1.34 fl oz [40 ml]“S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] solvent)

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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia- tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre- sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

Warning!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Technical data Consumer information

The following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un- der Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regula- tions, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Uniform tire quality grading

Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200

Traction AA

Temperature

All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

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Warning!

The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin- flation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.

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 high tem- perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and 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. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Technical data Consumer information

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Technical terms

ABS

(Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

This system detects if a special system compatible child restraint seat is in- stalled on the front passenger seat. The system will automatically deactivate the passenger front airbag when such a seat is properly installed (indicator lamp 7 in the instrument cluster lights up). See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for availability.

BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children. The sensor system for the passenger seat prevents deployment of the pas- senger front airbag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed.

BAS

(Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking 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 light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam.

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service center, which can help you with any questions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a breakdown.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring.

Cruise control

Driving convenience system for automatically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.

Engine number

The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine produced.

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Technical terms

Engine oil viscosity

FSS (Canada vehicles)

GVW

Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.

ETD

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS

(Flexible Service System) Maintenance service indicator in the speedometer display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. FSS evaluates en- gine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service, and calls for the next mainte- nance service accordingly.

GAWR

(Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indi- cated on the certification label located on the driver’s door pillar.

(Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passen- gers and cargo. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR, indicated on the certification label located on the driv- er’s door pillar.

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehi- cle weight. It is indicated on certifica- tion label located on the driver’s door pillar.

Gear range

Number 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.

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GPS

Line of fall

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re- ceivers. Employs CD or DVD digital maps for navigation.

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge.

Kickdown

Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis- sion down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehi- cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

The direct line that an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone.

Lock button

Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un- locked. Pushing 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 radio and the ra- dio and navigation system, as well as for other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.).

Memory function*

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions.

MON

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Multifunction display

A display field in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system.

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Technical terms

Parktronic (Parking assist)*

System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. Poly-V-belt drive

Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

Power train

Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- ing 앫 engine 앫 clutch/torque converter 앫 transmission 앫 transfer case 앫 drive shaft 앫 differential 앫 axle shafts/axles

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Remote Vehicle Diagnostics

RON

Transmission of vehicle data and cur- rent location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub- scribers to Tele Aid service.

REST

(Residual engine heat utilization) Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehi- cle interior for a short time after the en- gine 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.

(Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Shift lock

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector le- ver from being moved out of position P without key turned and brake pedal de- pressed.

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

Technical terms

Tele Aid System*

(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- vided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. Telematics*

A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”.

Tightening torque

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

Tire speed rating

TWR

Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap- proved.

(Tongue Weight Rating) The TWR is the maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue.

Traction

Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires.

Transfer case

Speed of rotation/torque converter that works together with the ->auto- matic transmission. In the LOW mode off-road position, the transfer case de- creases the output rotational speed of the ->automatic transmission by ap- proximately half. This results in a corre- sponding increase of torque on the drive axles. The vehicle then has nearly double the driving force but drives only approxi- mately half as fast.

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Maintenance service indicator in the speedometer display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Maintenance System tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last mainte- nance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

VIN

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Voice control system*

Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.).

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Index

ABS 25, 76, 323

ABS control 76
LOW RANGE mode 77
Malfunction indicator lamp 248
Warning lamp 248

Accelerator position,

automatic transmission 124

Accident

In case of 53

Activating

Air circulation mode 141
Air recirculation mode 141
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 82
Exterior headlamps 50
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 50
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 55, 83

Rear passenger compartment

ventilation and climate control 143

Rear window defroster 135
Rear window wiper 52
Residual heat 142
Seat heater* 98
Tow-away alarm 85
Warning indicators (Parktronic*) 158
Windshield wipers 51

Activating automatic central locking 94
Adding

Coolant 228
Engine oil 226

Additional turn signals 274
Adjustable steering column

Indicator lamp 260

Adjusting 35

Backrest tilt 37, 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 37, 39
Head restraint tilt 38, 40

Headlamp aim 282
Instrument cluster illumination 117
Interior rear view mirror 41
Manual seat 36
Mirrors 41
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 37, 39
Seats 35
Steering wheel 40
Adjusting air distribution

Automatic climate control 139

Adjusting air volume

Automatic climate control 139

Air conditioning

Cooling 141

Air conditioning refrigerant 314
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure

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Air recirculation mode 140

Activating 141
Deactivating 141

Air vents

Automatic climate control 144

AIRBAG OFF

Warning lamp 249

Airbags 59

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation

system 323

BabySmartTM deactivation

system 70
Children 60
Front 63
Passenger 63
Safety guidelines 62
Side impact 64
Window curtain 64

Alarm

Audible 75, 84, 86
Canceling 84, 86
Visual 83
Alarm system

Anti-theft 83

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Anticorrosion/antifreeze 318
Antiglare

Automatic 128

Antilock brake system (ABS) 323
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 Hydroplaning Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 168
Storage compartments 168
Armrest in rear seat bench 170
Ashtray

Front center console 171

ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 227

Attaching a trailer 213
Automatic antiglare for

rear view mirror 128
Automatic central locking

Activating 94
Deactivating 94

Automatic climate control 136

Adjusting air distribution 139
Adjusting air volume 139
Air conditioning 141
Air vents 144
Basic setting 139
Changing basic setting 139
Defrosting 140
Economy mode 137
Rear passenger compartment 143
Rear window defroster 135
Residual heat utilization 142
Residual ventilation 142
Switching off 139
Switching on 139

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Automatic headlamp mode 108
Automatic interior lighting control

Activating 114
Deactivating 114

Automatic locking when driving 93
Automatic transmission

Accelerator position 124
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 126

Gear ranges 122
Gear selector lever position 123
Gear shifting malfunctions 126
Kickdown 124
Manual shifting 121
One-touch gearshifting 121
Selector lever position 120
Towing a trailer 125
Transmission fluid 227

BabySmartTM

Airbag deactivation system 70
Compatible child seats 70, 323
Self-test 70

BabySmartTM airbag

deactivation system 323

Backrest tilt 36
Backup lamps 275, 279

Bulbs 275
BAS 78, 323

Malfunction indicator lamp 251, 252,

253

Warning lamp 251
Batteries, remote control

Replacing 273
Battery discharged

Jump starting 291
Battery indicator lamp

Indicator lamp 261

Battery, vehicle 228, 272

Charging 289
Disconnecting 289
Reconnecting 289
Reinstalling 289
Removing 289

Bi-Xenon headlamps* 323
Block heater (Canada only) 236
Blocking

Rear door window operation 74

Brake assist system (BAS) 323
Brake fluid 314
Brake lamp bulbs 275

Brake pad wear

Indicator lamp 261

Brakes 198

Warning lamp 250

Break-in period 196
Bulbs, replacing 274

Additional turn signals 274
Backup lamps 275
Brake lamps 275
Fog lamps 274
Front fog lamp 279
Front lamps 274
High beam 274
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamps 275, 281
Low beam 274
Parking, standing lamp 274
Rear fog lamps 279
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 279
Side marker lamps 274, 275
Standing lamps 274
Tail lamp assemblies 279
Turn signal lamps 274, 275
Turn signal, side marker lamp 274

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Index

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 323
Calibrating compass 191
California

Important notice 11

Calling up

Service indicator 238

CAN system 323
Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 312

Cargo area see Cargo compartment Cargo compartment

Liftgate 89
Lighting 116
Tie-down rings 161

Cargo compartment cover blind* 164

Closing 164
Installing 165
Opening 164
Removing 164

Cargo floor plates 165

Installing 166
Removing 165
Storing 165

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Cargo tie-down rings 161
Catalytic converter 217
CD-changer* 265
Center console 27
Lower part 28
Upper part 27

Central locking

Automatic 93
From inside 94
Switch 94
Unlocking from inside 94

Central locking switch 94
Certification label 304
Charge indicator lamp 261
Charging

Vehicle battery 289

Chart

Fuses 298

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 254, 255

Checking

Coolant level 227
Oil level 223
Tire inflate pressure 221
Vehicle lighting 221

Checking weights

Trailer and vehicle 213

Checklist

Off-road driving 205
Returning from off-road driving 210

Child safety 67
Airbags 60
Infant and child

restraint systems 64, 68

LATCH child seat mounts 73

Child safety switch see Blocking of rear

door window operation

Cigarette lighter

Front center console 171

Cleaning

Cup holder 244
Gear selector lever 244
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 133
Headliner 244
Instrument cluster 244
Leather upholstery 245
Light alloy wheels 244
MB Tex upholstery 245
Plastic and rubber parts 245
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 244
Windows 243
Windshield 51
Wiper blades 243

Clock 26, 119
Closing

Glove box 167
Hood 223
Liftgate 92
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Rear quarter windows* 149
Side windows 147
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 150

Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* In an emergency 271

Cockpit 22, 323
Combination switch

High beam flasher 50
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 51

Compass 190

Calibrating 191
Setting compass zone 191

Compass zone 191
Consumer information 320
Control and operation of radio

transmitters 216
Coolant 227, 316

Adding 228
Anticorrosion/antifreeze

quantity 316

Checking level 227
Indicator lamp 256
Temperature 218
Temperature gauge 118

Index

Coolant level

Checking 227

Crossing obstacles 209
Cruise control 153, 323

Canceling 154
Driving downhill 154
Driving uphill 154
Fine adjustment 155
LOW RANGE mode 155
Saving current speed 154
Setting speeds 155
Cruise control lever 153
Cup holder 169
Cleaning 244
In front seat armrest 170
In instrument panel 169
In rear center console 170

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 323

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Daytime running lamp mode 109
Deactivating

Air conditioning (cooling) 141
Air recirculation mode 141
Alarm 84
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Automatic climate control 137, 139
Cruise control 154
Defrost 140
Engine 55
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 83
Rear passenger compartment

ventilation and climate control 143

Rear window defroster 135
Rear window wiper 52
Residual heat 142
Seat heater* 99
Tow-away alarm 85
Tow-away alarm

(vehicles with trip computer*) 85
Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip

computer*) 86

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Deactivating automatic central

Displays

locking 94

Deep water see Standing water Defogging

Windshield 140

Defrosting 140
Difficulties

While driving see Problems

while driving

With starting 48

Direction of rotation (tires) 232
Discharged battery

Jump starting 291

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 289

Display in the speedometer 118
Display messages

Error 263
Service indicator (FSS) 263
StArt 263

Messages 224
Service indicator 237
Distance remaining 192
Door unlock

With Tele Aid* 182

Doors

Opening from inside vehicle 90
Opening from outside 89

Downhill driving

Cruise control 154

Downshifting 121
Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 197
Drive sensibly-save fuel 197
Driving 43, 48
Abroad 216
In winter 202
Problems 53
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 204

Index

Driving abroad 216
Driving instructions

Towing a trailer 214

Driving off 199
Driving safety systems

4-ETS 79
ABS 76
BAS 78
ESP 80

Driving systems 153

Cruise control 153
Driving safety systems 76
EBP 80
Parktronic* 156

Driving through water 208
Driving tips 124

Accelerator position 124
Kickdown 124

Easy entry/exit feature* 101
EBP 80

Indicator lamp 251

Economy mode

Automatic climate control 137

Electrical connections

Trailer 212

Electrical fuses 297
Electrical outlet 173
Electrical system

Technical data 309

Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors 130

Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic stability program see ESP Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS Emergency call system Requirements 175

Emergency call system* 175
Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 178
With Tele Aid* 176

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 126

Emergency operations

Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Locking the vehicle 269
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Remote door unlock 182
Unlocking the vehicle 268

Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emission control 217
Emission control label 304
Engine

Starting 47
Technical data 306
Turning off 55

Engine cleaning 242
Engine compartment

Hood 222
Main fuse box 298

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 254
Engine malfunction indicator lamp

(Canada only) 25

Engine malfunction indicator lamp

(USA only) 25

Engine number 323

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Index

Engine oil 223, 314

Adding 226
Additives 314
Checking level 223
Consumption 223
Messages in display 224
Oil dipstick 226
Viscosity 324

Enlarged cargo compartment 100
Error

Display messages 263

ESP 25, 80, 324

Indicator lamp 251
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 251, 252,

253

Switching off 81
Switching on 82
Synchronizing 252
Warning lamp 258

ETD 324

Safety guidelines 62

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67

Exterior mirrors

Folding 130

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 41
Folding electrically 130

Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 155

First aid kit 264
Flat tire 284

Lowering the vehicle 287
Preparing the vehicle 284
Spare wheel 266

Flexible Service System (FSS) 237, 324
Fluid level

Automatic transmission 227

Fog lamps 111

Replacing bulbs 274

Fog lamps, front

Replacing bulbs 276
Switching on 112

Folding

Exterior mirrors 130

Folding electrically

Exterior rear view mirrors 130

4-ETS 25, 79

Indicator lamp 259
LOW RANGE mode 80
Malfunction indicator lamp 259
Warning lamp 258

Front airbags 63
Front fog lamps

Indicator lamp 260

Front lamps

Replacing bulbs 274, 276

Front towing eye 295
Front turn signal bulbs

Replacing 278

FSS (Flexible Service System) 237, 324
Fuel 220

Additives 315
Fuel reserve warning lamp 259
Gasoline additives 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 220,

315

Requirements 315
Reserve warning 25

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Fuel additives 315
Fuel filler flap 219

Locking 219
Opening 269
Unlocking 219

Fuel requirements 315
Fuel tank

Filler flap 219

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 312
Functions

Trip computer* 189

Fuse box 299
Fuse chart 298
Fuse extractor 298
Fuses 297

Fuse box in passenger footwell 299
Fuse chart 298
Fuse extractor 298
Main fuse box 298
Spare fuses 298

Garage door opener 29, 183

Erasing in remote control 188

Glove box 23, 167

Closing 167
Opening 167

Gasoline additives 315
Gasoline see Fuel Gauge for

Coolant temperature 25
Fuel 25
Outside temperature 25

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 324
Gear range 324

Automatic transmission 122
Limiting 122
Shifting into optimal 121

Gear range limit

Canceling 121
Gear selector lever Cleaning 244
Position 123

Glass breakage sensor 84
Global Positioning System (GPS) 325

Good visibility 128
GPS 325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 324
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) 324

Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 244

Hazard warning flasher 113

Switching off 113
Switching on 113

Head restraints

Manual seats 37
Power seats* 39

Headlamp aim

Adjusting 282

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Index

Headlamp cleaning system* 230
Headlamps

Automatic control 108
Bi-Xenon* 323
Cleaning 242
Cleaning system* 133, 230
Refilling washer fluid 230
Switching off 55
Switching on 50
Washer fluid 319
Washer system 319

Headliner

Cleaning 244
Heated seats* 98
Height adjustment

Head restraints 37, 39
Seat belts 46
Steering wheel 40

High beam 111
High beam flasher 50, 111
High beam halogen headlamps

Replacing bulbs 277

High beam headlamps

Replacing bulbs 274
High mounted brake lamp Replacing bulbs 281

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Hood 222

Closing 223
Opening 222

Hooks

Loading 162

Hydroplaning 201

Identification labels 304

Certification label 304
Vehicle identification number

(VIN) 304

Ignition 33
Immobilizer 83

Activating 83
Deactivating 83

Indicator lamp

Adjustable steering column 260
Brake pad wear 261
Coolant 256
Front fog lamps 260
Low engine oil level 260

Infant and child restraint systems 68

Installing 71
LATCH child seat mounts 73

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 180

Inside rear view mirror

Antiglare 128

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 71
Wiper blades 283

Instrument cluster 24, 117, 325

Cleaning 244
Coolant temperature gauge 118
Display in the speedometer 118
Illumination 117
Lamps in 259
Outside temperature indicator 119

Instruments and controls see Cockpit Integrated remote control Erasing memory 188
Operating 188

Interior lighting 114

Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Manual control 115
Reading lamps 115
Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 41

Intermittent wiping 132

Lamps, indicator and warning

Jack 265
Jump starting 291

Key

Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 90
Positions in steering lock 33
Remote control with folding key 88
Unlocking liftgate 89
Unlocking the driver’s door,

fuel filler flap 89
Key, Mechanical 268
Key, Remote control

Unlocking with 32

Kickdown 124, 325

Labels, identification 304
Lamp bulbs, exterior 274
Lamps, exterior Front 274
Rear 275

4-ETS 258, 259
ABS 248
Adjustable steering column 260
AIRBAG OFF 63, 249
BAS 78, 251, 252
Battery indicator lamp 261
Brake pad wear 261
Brakes 250
CHECK ENGINE 254, 255
CHECK Engine malfunction indicator

lamp 255
Coolant 256
EBP 251
Engine diagnostics 254, 255
ESP 251, 252, 258
Front fog lamps 260
Fuel reserve 259
Low engine oil level 260
LOW RANGE 259
Low washer system fluid level 260
Seat belts 260
Service indicator 237
SRS 262
Turn signals 25

LATCH child seat anchors 73
LATCH child seat mounts 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 305
Leather upholstery Cleaning 245

Lever

For cruise control 153

License plate lamps

Replacing bulbs 275, 281

Liftgate

Closing 92
Opening 89, 91
Opening from inside 91
Opening from outside 91

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 244

Lighter see cigarette lighter

Index

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Index

Lighting 107

Automatic headlamp mode 108
Cargo compartment 116
Daytime running lamp mode 109
Fog lamps 111
Front fog lamps 112
High beam 111
High beam flasher 111
Instrument cluster illumination 117
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Night security illumination 109

Limiting the gear range 122
Limp Home Mode 126
Line of fall 325
Loading 160

Cargo compartment cover

blind* 164

Cargo floor plates 165
Cargo tie-down rings 161
Hooks 162
Instructions 160
Partition net* 162
Roof rack 166
Split rear bench seat 100
Trailer 212

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Locator lighting 111
Lock button 325
Locking 88

Automatic while driving 93
Centrally from inside 94
Fuel filler flap 219
Global 89
Vehicle in an emergency 269

Locking knobs 32
Loss of keys 90
Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 303
Low beam bulbs

Replacing bulbs 276

Low beam headlamps

Replacing bulbs 274
Switching on 50

Low engine oil level

Indicator lamp 260
LOW RANGE - 4-ETS 80
LOW RANGE - ABS 77
LOW RANGE - ESP 81
LOW RANGE mode 127
Low washer system fluid level

Indicator lamp 260

Lowering

Vehicle 287

Main dimensions 310
Main fuse box 298
Maintenance 12

Display messages 263

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 327
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 269
Interior lighting control 115
Locking the vehicle 269
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Unlocking the driver’s door 268
Unlocking transmission selector

lever 270

Manual seat

Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 37
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 38, 40
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Seat height 37

MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 245

MCS

Modular Control System 325

Occupant safety 58

Mechanical key 268
Memory function 105, 325
Memory function* 106

Recalling positions from

memory 106

Mirrors

Activating exterior mirror parking

position 129

Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirror 128

Exterior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position 106

MON 220
MON (Motor Octane Number) 325
Multifunction display 325

Night security illumination 109

Deactivation temporarily 110

Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 67
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 68
LATCH child seat mounts 73
Seat belts 43, 62

Odometer display 118
Odometer, main 25
Off-road driving

Checklist 205, 210
Crossing obstacles 209
Driving instructions off-road

driving 204

Driving through water 208
Returning 210
Rules 205
Special driving features 205
Steep terrain 206

Oil

Adding 226
Consumption 223
Dipstick 223
Oil dipstick 226
Viscosity 324

Index

One-touch gearshifting 121

Canceling gear range limit 121
Downshifting 121
Upshifting 121

Opening

Doors from the inside 90
Fuel filler flap 219
Fuel filler flap manually 269
Glove box 167
Hood 222
Liftgate 89, 91
Liftgate from inside 91
Liftgate from outside 91
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Rear quarter windows* 148
Side windows 147
Storage compartment in front of

armrest 169

Storage compartment under passenger

seat 168

Tilt/sliding sunroof* 150
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an

emergency 271

Windows 147

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Index

Opening and closing

Side windows 146

Operating

Garage door opener 188
Integrated remote control 188
Radio transmitters 216
Vehicle outside the USA or

Canada 13

Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 242
Outside temperature indicator 119
Overdue service 238
Overhead control panel 29

Paintwork 241
Panic alarm 75

Panic button on remote control 75

Parking 200
Parking and locking 54
Parking brake 48, 54

Engaging 54
Releasing 48

Parking lamps

Switching on 107

342

Parking, standing lamp

Replacing bulbs 274

Parktronic (Parking assist)* 326
Parktronic system*

Switching off 159
Switching on 159

Parktronic* 156

Cleaning system sensor 243
Range of the sensors 157
Sensor cover 243
Switching off 159
Switching on 159
Warning indicators 158

Partition net* 162
Engaging 162
Removing 164
Tightening 163

Parts see Parts service Parts service 302
Passenger compartment 215

Interior lighting 114

Passenger footwell

Fuse box in 299

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 197

Plastic and rubber parts

Cleaning 245

Poly-V-belt drive 326

Layout 305

Positions (Memory function*)

Recalling from memory 106
Storing into memory 106

Power assistance 197
Power seat*

Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 150

Closing 271
Opening 271
Power train 326
Power washer 241
Power windows

Blocking of rear door window

operation 74

Side windows 146
Synchronizing 148

Index

Practical hints

First aid kit 264
Fuses 297
Lamps in instrument cluster 248
Spare wheel 266
Towing the vehicle 293
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicle tool kit 264

Premium unleaded gasoline 315
Problems

While driving 53
With vehicle 18

Product information 9

Radio transmitters, control and

operation 216

Rain sensor* 132, 133
Range of the sensors Parktronic* 157

Rapid seat heating

Switching off 99

Rapid seat heating*

Switching on 99

Reading lamp 29
Reading lamps 115
Rear automatic climate control 143

Adjusting air volume and air

distribution manually 143

Automatic mode 143

Rear bench seat

Foldable 100
Rear door window

Blocking operation 74

Rear fog lamp

Switching on 112

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 279

Rear passenger compartment ventilation

and climate control

Activating 143
Deactivating 143

Rear passenger compartment ventilation

and rear automatic climate control 143

Rear quarter windows* 148

Closing 149
Opening 148

Rear seats 99

Easy entry/exit feature* 101
Enlarging cargo compartment 100
Folding down backrest 100
Folding up 101
Folding up backrest 100
Fore and aft 100
Lowering 101
Third row* 102

Rear towing eye 295
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 128
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 135

Activating 135
Deactivating 135

Rear window wiper 133

Rain sensor* 133

Rear window wiper/washer 52
Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 289

Refrigerant

Air conditioning 314

Regular checks 221
Reinstalling vehicle battery 289

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Index

Remote control

Replacing

Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Replacing batteries 273
Synchronizing 273
Unlocking liftgate 89
Unlocking the driver’s door,

fuel filler flap 89
Unlocking with 32

Remote control with folding key 88
Remote door unlock

With Tele Aid* 182

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 326
Removing

Vehicle battery 289
Wheel 286
Wiper blades 283

Removing spare wheel 266

344

Backup lamp bulbs 279
Brake lamp bulbs 279
Bulbs 274
Front lamp bulbs 276
Front turn signal bulbs 278
Fuses 298
High beam halogen bulbs 277
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamp bulbs 281
Low beam bulbs 276
Rear fog lamp bulbs 279
Rear lamp bulbs 275, 279
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 279
Rear turn signal bulbs 279
Side marker bulb 278
Wiper blades 283

Replacing front fog lamp bulb 279
Reporting

Safety defects 19

Resetting

Service indicator (FSS) 238
Trip odometer 119

Residual heat utilization 142, 326