2007 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any defec- tive parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the follow- ing warranties: 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

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Technical data Identification labels

1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed underneath the

passenger-side rear seat (컄 page 531)

앫 on the lower edge of the windshield

(컄 page 531)

Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN

Example certification label (Canada vehicles) 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN

i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purpose only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

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4 Seat cushion 5 Floor cover 6 VIN 왘 Fold the seat cushion 4 forward

(컄 page 285).

왘 Fold floor cover 5 in direction of the

arrow. The VIN 6 is now visible.

i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

7 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards

8 Engine number (engraved on engine) 9 Vacuum line routing diagram label a VIN (lower edge of windshield)

Technical data Identification labels

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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

ML 350

ML 320 CDI

ML 500

1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator)

1 Coolant pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Idler pulley 8 Generator (alternator)

1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley

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ML 63 AMG

1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Power steering pump 6 Air conditioning compressor 7 Crankshaft 8 Coolant pump 9 Generator (alternator)

Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

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Technical data Engine

Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

ML 320 CDI (164.1221) 642
Diesel 4-stroke engine 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 182 cu in (2987 cm3) 16.5:1
221 hp/3800 rpm (165 kW/3800 rpm) 398 lb-ft/1600-2400 rpm (540 Nm/1600-2400 rpm) 4500 rpm 1-4-2-5-3-6
2035 mm

ML 350 (164.1861) 272
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.38 in (86.00 mm) 213 cu in (3498 cm3) 10.7:1
268 hp/6000 rpm2
(200 kW/6000 rpm) 258 lb-ft/2400-5000 rpm (350 Nm/2400-5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5
2404 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and

special equipment.

2 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Technical data Engine

Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

ML 500 (164.1751) 113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 303 cu in (4966 cm3) 10:1
302 hp/5600 rpm2
(225 kW/5600 rpm) 339 lb-ft/2700-4750 rpm (460 Nm/2700-4750 rpm) 6300 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2370 mm

ML 63 AMG (164.1771) 156
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 378.8 cu in (6208 cm3) 11.3:1
503 hp/6800 rpm2
(375 kW/6800 rpm) 465 lb-ft/5200 rpm (630 Nm/5200 rpm) 7200 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2369 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special

equipment.

2 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Technical data Rims and tires

! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s sidewall: 앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment

tires AMG vehicles: Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG vehicles. For information on tested and approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with vehicle. i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory equip- ment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information.

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen- sional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.

i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 530). Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor- mation for driving at high speeds (컄 page 375) or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition (컄 page 375). If such information is provided, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Technical data Rims and tires

Same size tires

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires1
Winter tires1,3

ML 320 CDI ML 350

ML 320 CDI* ML 350* ML 500
8 J x 18 H2
2.36 in (60 mm) 255/55 R18 105H M+S

ML 320 CDI (Sport Package*) ML 350 (Sport Package*) ML 500 (Sport Package*) 8 J x 19 H2
2.36 in (60 mm) 255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S

7.5 J x 17 H2
2.20 in (56 mm) 235/65 R17 104H M+S 235/65 R17 104H M+S. 255/55 R18 105H M+S. 255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S.

ML 63 AMG

ML 63 AMG*

AMG rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset All-season tires1
Summer tires1,2
Winter tires1,3
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Must not be used with snow chains. 3 Not available as factory equipment.

1.81 in (46 mm) – 295/45 ZR19 109Y 285/45 R19 107V M+S. –

10 J x 20 H2
1.81 in (46 mm) – 295/40 ZR20 106Y

ML 320 CDI (Sport Package*) ML 350 (Sport Package*) ML 500 (Sport Package*) 8.5 J x 19 H2
2.28 in (58 mm) 255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S – 255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S.

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Technical data Rims and tires

Spare wheel

Minispare wheel

ML 320 CDI ML 350
ML 500
4.0B x 18 H2
1.58 in (40 mm) T 155/90-18 113M

Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire 1
Recommended tire inflation pressure 61 psi (4.2 bar) 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

Spare wheel with collapsible tire

Rim Wheel offset Collapsible tire 1
Recommended tire inflation pressure 51 psi (3.5 bar) 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

ML 63 AMG 5.5 B x 19 H2
0.51 in (13 mm) 185/65-19 104P

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i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.

! Please compare the recommended tire in- flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in- flation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the col- lapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.

Technical data Rims and tires

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Technical data Electrical system

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs Electrode gap Tightening torque

ML 350
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.4 kW 12 V/70 Ah NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

ML 500
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK PFR 5R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

ML 63 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.2 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK T200 36N 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery

ML 320 CDI 14 V/220 A 12 V/2.2 kW 12 V/95 Ah

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왔 Main Dimensions ML 320 CDI, ML 350, ML 500
Model Overall vehicle length 188.5 in (4788 mm) Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) 83.7 in (2127 mm) Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in) 76.0 in (1930 mm) Overall vehicle height (vehicles with steel suspen- 71.5 in (1815 mm) sion) Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level (vehicles with air suspension package*) Wheelbase Ground clearance (vehicles with steel suspension) Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level (vehicles with air suspension package*) Turning circle Track, front

69.8 in-73.0 in (1774 mm-1854 mm) 114.8 in (2915 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm) 7.1 in-10.3 in (181 mm-261 mm)

39 ft (11.6 m) 64.0 in (1627 mm)

Track, rear

64.1 in (1629 mm)

Technical data Main Dimensions

ML 63 AMG 189.5 in (4812 mm) 83.7 in (2127 mm) 76.8 in (1951 mm)

69.5 in-72.6 in (1764 mm-1844 mm) 114.8 in (2915 mm) 6.7 in-9.5 in (169 mm-242 mm)

39 ft (11.6 m) 64.8 in-65.5 in (1647 mm-1664 mm) 64.9 in-65.3 in (1649 mm-1667 mm)

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Technical data Weights

Roof load max.

220 lb (100 kg)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercerdes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Warning!

If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Comply with all valid regulations with re- spect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment.

Keep service fluids out of the reach of children.

Engine with oil filter

Automatic transmission Transfer case single speed

Model ML 320 CDI ML 350
ML 500
ML 63 AMG All models All models

Capacity 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 10.3 US qt (9.7 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils Approved engine oils Approved engine oils Approved engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Fluid MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Front axle Rear axle Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system

Model All models All models All models All models All models ML 320 CDI, ML 350
ML 500
ML 63 AMG

Capacity 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Hypoid gear oil Hypoid gear oil MB Power Steering Fluid High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

approx. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l) approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)

MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

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Fuel tank

Model All models including a reserve of All except ML 63 AMG including a reserve of ML 63 AMG

Capacity 25.1 US gal (95.0 l) approx. 3.5 US gal (13.0 l)

approx. 4.0 US gal (15.3 l)

Air conditioning system

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Gasoline engines: Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) Diesel engines: Diesel fuels according to ASTM D 975 grades No. 2-D or No. 1-D R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

Windshield washer and head- lamp cleaning* system 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and

8.1 US qt (7.7 l)

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 551).

All models

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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 System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Cana- da vehicles). For a listing of approved en- gine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

! Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada ve- hicles) will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine or emission control system 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

Warning!

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous op- erating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficien- cy.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter- val.

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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Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)

Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury.

Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- rials near gasoline!

Turn off the engine before refueling.

Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.

Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- lation of fuel vapors can damage your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precau- tions: 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 acceler-

ation.

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.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)

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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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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 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 Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular diesel fuels No. 2 or No. 1 (ASTM D975 No. 2-D or No. 1-D). To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer.

! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be dam- aged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Fuel requirements

Gasoline engine 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.

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.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protec- tion to approx. - 49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. 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 instructions. 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.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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 anti- corrosion/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/anti- freeze 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.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

ML 320 CDI ML 350
ML 500
ML 63 AMG

Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) 5.1 US qt (4.75 l) 5.1 US qt (4.75 l) 5.4 US qt (5.0 l) 6.0 US qt (5.75 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) 6.7 US qt (6.3 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 approximately 8.1 US qt (7.7 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

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

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ration For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water)

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

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml]“MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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A ABS 96

Indicator lamp 414
Messages in the multifunction

display 430

Off-road - ABS 97

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 191

Accessory weight 394
Accident 64
Active head restraint 80, 128, 479
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 269
Air bags 71

Children 73, 82
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 31, 89, 426

Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 85

Safety guidelines 73
Side impact (front and rear*) 76
Window curtain 76

Air conditioning refrigerant 546
Air conditioning system see

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

Air conditioning, Cooling 216, 230
Air distribution, Front 212, 226
Air distribution, Rear 219, 234
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pump, electric (ML 63 AMG) 502
Air recirculation mode 214, 228
Air suspension package* 269
Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

Messages in the multifunction

display 467

Vehicle level control* 270

Air vents 219
Air vents, Front 212, 226
Air vents, Rear 235
Air volume 212, 227

Index

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 470, 500
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 550
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 200
Antiglare, Rear view mirrors* 201
Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems 104

Anti-theft alarm system 103, 104
Immobilizer 103

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest storage compartments

Front 296
Ashtrays* 300
Aspect ratio 394
ATF 362
Attaching a trailer 344
Audio menu 159

CD operation 161
Radio operation 160
Satellite radio* operation

(USA only) 160

Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 201
Automatic central locking,

Control system 176

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Index

Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 220

Air conditioning, Cooling 230, 231
Air distribution, Front 226
Air distribution, Rear 234
Air recirculation mode 228
Air vents, Front 226
Air volume 227
Control panel, Front 222
Control panel, Rear 232
Deactivating system 224
Defogging 227
Defrosting 227
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL 228
Rear passenger compartment 232
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 232
Using driver-side settings for

all temperature zones 231
Automatic headlamp mode 137
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 143

Automatic locking when driving 126
Automatic shift program

(ML 63 AMG only) 196

Automatic transmission 54
Accelerator position 191
Automatic shift program

(ML 63 AMG only) 196

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 198

Gear ranges 193
Gear selector lever 54, 185
Gear shifting malfunctions 198
Hill start assist system 192
Kickdown 191
Kickdown, manual shift program

(ML 63 AMG only) 198

Manual shift progam

(ML 63 AMG only) 196

Program mode selector switch

(ML 63 AMG only) 195

Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 195
Shifting procedure 188
Starting the engine 54
Steering wheel gearshift control 194
Towing a trailer 192
Transmission fluid level 362
Transmission positions 189

Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF

Backrest

Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 130
Seat, Multicontour* 130

Backup lamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Replacing bulbs 490

Bar 395
BAS 97

Lamps in instrument cluster 414
Messages in the

multifunction display 430

Basic carrier bars* 281
Batteries, SmartKey

Check lamp 108, 112
Checking battery condition 111
Messages in the

multifunction display 446

Replacing 480

Battery, Vehicle 507

Charging 514
Disconnecting and connecting 509
Jump starting 515
Removing and installing 509

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Index

Bead 395
Belt reel 291
Beverage holder see Cup holder Block heater (Canada only) 400
Bolts, Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only) 474

Bolts, Minispare wheel

(except ML 63 AMG) 473

Brake fluid 546

Checking 354
Messages in the

multifunction display 449

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Replacing bulbs 490

Brake pads 326

Messages in the

multifunction display 447

Brakes 326

Warning lamp 415

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

system 30, 148

California retail buyers and lessees,

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 417, 418

Important notice for 11

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

fuel/lubricants 543

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

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

Lower part 32
Upper part 31

Central locking

Automatic 126
Locking/unlocking from

the inside 126

Switch 126

Certification label 530

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

Checking tire pressure electronically with

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

Checklist

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

Children in the vehicle 82

Air bags 73, 82
Blocking rear door window

operation 93

Indicator lamp, Front passenger front

air bag 89

Infant and child restraint systems 77,

82

LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 85

Cigarette lighter* 301

555

Index

Climate control 206

COMAND system see separate operating

Control system submenus 151, 153, 166

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

Clock 27, 169

Setting time 169

Cloth upholstery,

Cleaning and care of 412

Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System

see COMAND system

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

instructions

Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 140
Compass 321

Adjustment 174
Calibration 175
Calling up the compass 321

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 348
Control system 147

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

Control system menus 147

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

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

Coolant 362, 549

Anticorrosion/antifreeze

mixing ratio and quantity 550

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

display 450, 452

Temperature 350
Temperature display 154

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140

Messages in the

multifunction display 458

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

multifunction display 431

556

Index

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

Removing/Installing 299

Rear armrest 299

Curb weight 395
Current transmission program

mode (AMG vehicles only) 147

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

Setting 171

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

Exterior lamps 172
Interior lighting 173

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine

Preglow indicator lamp 29

Difficulties

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

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

multifunction display 428

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

Control system 151, 153, 164

Distronic* 250

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

multifunction display 432

Sensor cover 408
Warning and indicator lamps 253

Door

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

KEYLESS-GO* 39, 68

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the

multifunction display 455

Opening from inside/outside 109,

118

Distance to empty (range), Trip

Computer 180

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

557

Index

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

Cruise control 247

Driving safety systems

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

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 264

Driving systems 245

Messages in the

multifunction display 447

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

Driving off 58

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

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

(DSR) 264

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

Driving tips 191

Accelerator position 191
Kickdown 191

558

Easy-entry/exit feature

Activating (driver’s seat)* 177

Easy-entry/exit feature* 46
EBP 101

Indicator and warning lamps 416,

448

Electrical connections

Trailer 343

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

Tele Aid* 310

Emergency operation

Fuel filler flap 477
Locking/unlocking

the vehicle 475, 476

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation 478

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 198

Emergency operations

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

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

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

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

Emission control 350

Information label 531
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram

label 531

Engine

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

535

Messages in the

multifunction display 449

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

Index

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

control system (ML 500 only) 358

Checking with the oil dipstick

(except ML 500) 360

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

multifunction display 453

Recommended engine oils

and oil filters 546

Engine oil level 358
ESP® 27, 98

Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 98
Messages in the

multifunction display 436, 437

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

559

Index

ETD 80, 423

Safety guidelines 73

Expanding cargo compartment 284
Exterior rear view mirrors 49, 201

Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS

PLUS

Floormats* 303
Fluids

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

headlamp cleaning system* 355, 545, 551

Fog lamps 139

Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 140
Messages in the

multifunction display 458

Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 488

4-ETS 102

Off-road - 4-ETS 102

Folding 202
Power folding* 202
Synchronizing 202

Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil

(ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361

Filler neck, Engine oil

(ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361

First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497

Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only) 474, 538

Lifting the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 504
Minispare wheel

(except ML 63 AMG) 473

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

560

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

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

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 31, 89, 426, 427

Front seat heat restraints see

Head restraints

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

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

420

Premium unleaded gasoline 353,

547, 548

Requirements, Octane rating 548

Fuel cap

Messages in the multifunction

display 455

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 180
Since last reset 181

Fuel filler flap 352

Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 477

Fuel tank

Capacity 545
Filler flap 352

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

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

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

Automatic transmission 193
Limiting 193
Shifting into optimal 195

Gear selector lever 25, 54, 185

Cleaning 411
Gearshift pattern 185
Messages in the

multifunction display 438

Position 188
Shifting procedure 188
Transmission position 189

Global locking/unlocking see Key,

SmartKey

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

Index

Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 395
GVW 395
GVWR 395

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

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

installing 129

Headlamp aim

Adjusting 492

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

shut-off, Exterior lamps

561

Index

Headlamps

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

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

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

Replacing bulbs 482, 483
Switch 59, 136

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

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

562

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

multifunction display 459

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

High mounted brake lamp 483
Hood 356

Messages in the

multifunction display 455

Opening 356

Hooks

Loading 284

Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or

automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Hydroplaning 330

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

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see

Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires,

Inflation pressures

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

Multifunction display messages

Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature indicator 146
Selecting language 167

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness 145

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit

Index

Interior lighting 142

Delayed shut-off 173

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

Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers 61

Jack 471

Lifting the vehicle 498

Jump starting 515

Key, Mechanical 475
Key, SmartKey 108

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

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

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

setting 109

Loss of 111
Messages in the

multifunction display 457
Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 239

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 239

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

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

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

(Convenience closing feature) 239

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing, Power tailgate* 123
Factory setting 109

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 239

Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Closing/locking, Power

tailgate* 125

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

setting 115

Loss of 117
Messages in the

multifunction display 456, 457

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 239

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 239

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

563

Index

Kickdown 191
Kilopascal 395

Labels 530

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

(VIN) 530

Lamp sensor see Light sensor Lamps, exterior 483

Front 483
Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 460

Messages in display 458
Messages in the multifunction

display 458, 460, 462

Rear 483
Switch 136

564

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 27, 414
Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 269

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

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

75, 426, 427

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

Language, Setting 167
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Layout of poly-V-belt drive

(ML 320 CDI) 532

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

(ML 63 AMG) 533

Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and

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

Off-road driving program 268
Parktronic* 276

care of 412

Lever for cruise control 245
License plate lamps 492

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

Replacing bulbs 483, 492

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410

Light sensor

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

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

KEYLESS-GO* 117

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 529

Low beam headlamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 460

Replacing bulbs 483
Switching on 59, 136

Lubricants 543
Lumbar support 130

Main dimensions 541
Maintenance 12, 401

Calling up service indicator

display 403

Clearing service indicator

message 402

FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 402
Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) 401

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

(U.S. vehicles) 401

Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift progam

(ML 63 AMG only) 196

Manual shift program (ML 63 AMG)

Activating 196
Deactivating 198

Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see

Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 228

Index

Maximum load rating, Tires 396
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,

Tires 396

MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and

care of 412

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

Multifunction display messages

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

Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors* 201