Document Outline

• Contents
• Introduction
  • Product information
  • Operator’s Manual
    • Emission control:System warranties
    • California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for
    • Maintenance
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Change of address or ownership
    • Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
  • Where to find it
  • Symbols
  • Operating safety
    • Vehicle:Modifications and alterations, Operating safety
  • Problems:With the vehicle
  • Safety:Reporting safety defects
    • Reporting safety defects
  • Vehicle data recording
    • Information regarding electronic recording devices
• At a glance
  • Cockpit
  • Instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Center console:Upper part
    • Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console
    • Center console:Lower part
  • Overhead control panel
  • Storage compartments
  • Door control panel
• Getting started
  • Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey
    • Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking
    • Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking
    • Starter switch positions
  • Adjusting
    • Seats:Adjusting
    • Steering wheel
    • Mirrors:Adjusting
  • Driving
    • Seat belts:Fastening
    • Automatic transmission:Starting the engine
    • Parking brake
    • Driving off
    • Switching on headlamps
    • Turn signals
    • Windshield wipers
    • Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer
    • Problems:While driving
  • Parking:On hills
    • Parking brake
    • Turning off the engine
    • Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey
• Safety and Security
  • Occupant safety
    • Air bags
    • Seat belts
    • Active head restraint
    • Head restraints:Rear seats
    • Children in the vehicle
    • Rear door windows:Blocking operation
  • Panic alarm
    • Activating
    • Deactivating
  • Driving:Safety systems
    • Driving safety systems:ABS
    • Driving safety systems:BAS
    • Driving safety systems:ESP®
    • Driving safety systems:EBP
    • Driving safety systems:4-ETS
  • Immobilizer
    • Immobilizer
    • Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
• Controls in detail
  • Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
    • Remote control:SmartKey
    • SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* <$nopage>
    • Door:Opening from inside/outside
    • Tailgate:Opening
    • Tailgate:Closing
    • Central locking:Automatic
    • Central locking:Switch
  • Seats
    • Head restraints:Active head restraint
    • Head restraints
    • Lumbar support
    • Backrest:Seat, Multicontour*
    • Seats:Heating*
    • Seats:Ventilation*
  • Memory function* see Seats <$nopage>
    • Storing positions into memory
    • Positions (Memory function*) see Seats <$nopage>
  • Lighting, Exterior and interior
    • Lamps, exterior:Switch
    • Combination switch
    • Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
    • Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher
    • Interior lighting
    • Door:Entry lamps
  • Instrument cluster
    • Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness
    • Odometer
    • Tachometer
    • Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>
  • Control system
    • Control system:Multifunction display
    • Control system:Multifunction steering wheel
    • Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>
    • Control system menus:Standard display
    • Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>
    • Audio menu
    • Navigation system*:See separate COMAND system operating instructions <$nopage
    • Control system menus:AIRMATIC*/Compass
    • Control system menus:Distronic*
    • Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory
    • Control system menus:Settings
    • Control system menus:Vehicle configuration
    • Trip computer
    • Telephone*:Operation
  • Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>
    • Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever
    • Gear selector lever:Position
    • Automatic transmission:Transmission positions
    • Driving tips
    • Gear range:Automatic transmission
    • Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission
    • Shift program (ML 63 AMG only)
    • Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
  • Transfer case
  • Good visibility
    • Headlamp cleaning system*
    • Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>
    • Parking position*:Exterior rear view mirrors
    • Sun visors
    • Defrosting, Rear
  • Climate control
    • Climate control: Deactivating system
    • Operating the climate control system in automatic mode
    • Temperature:Interior temperature
    • Air distribution, Front
    • Climate control:Air volume
    • Defogging windshield
    • Air recirculation mode
    • Air conditioning, Cooling
    • Climate control: Residual engine heat (REST)
    • Climate control:Control panel*, Rear
  • Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
    • Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system
    • Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode
    • Setting the temperature
    • Air distribution, Front
    • Air volume
    • Defrosting, Front
    • Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Maximum cooling, MAX COOL
    • Air recirculation mode
    • Air conditioning, Cooling
    • Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones
    • Residual heat and ventilation
    • Rear automatic climate control
  • Power windows
    • Power windows:Door windows
    • Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Summer opening feature
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Stopping
  • Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
    • Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing
  • Driving:Systems
    • Cruise control
    • Driving systems:Distronic*
    • Distronic*:Distance warning function*
    • Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
    • Off-road driving program
    • Air suspension package*
    • Air suspension package*:Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*
    • Air suspension package*:Vehicle level control*
    • Parktronic*
    • Rear view camera*
  • Loading
    • Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>
    • Vehicle loading:Loading instructions
    • Cargo tie-down rings
    • Hooks:Loading
    • Vehicle loading:Expanding cargo compartment
    • Cargo compartment cover blind
    • Partition net*
    • Cargo management system*
  • Useful features
    • Storage compartments
    • Net, Parcel
    • Cup holders
    • Ashtrays*
    • Cigarette lighter*
    • Power outlets
    • Floormats*
    • Heated steering wheel*
    • Telephone*
    • Tele Aid*
    • Garage door opener*
    • Compass
    • Infrared reflecting windshield*
• Operation
  • The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
  • Driving:Instructions
    • Driving
    • Drinking and driving
    • Pedals
    • Power assistance
    • Brakes
    • Driving off
    • Parking
    • Tires:Driving instructions
    • Driving:Hydroplaning
    • Tires:Traction
    • Tires:Speed rating
    • Winter driving instructions
    • Deep water see Standing water <$nopage>
    • Off-road driving:Driving instructions for off-road driving
    • Trailer:Towing
    • Passenger compartment
    • Driving:Abroad
    • Control and operation of radio transmitters
    • Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
    • Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)
    • Emission control
    • Coolant:Temperature
  • At the gas station
    • Fuel filler flap:Opening
    • Regular checks
  • Engine:Compartment
    • Hood
    • Fluids:Engine oil
    • Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid
    • Coolant
    • Windshield washer fluid:Refilling
  • Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressures <$nopage>
    • Tires:Important guidelines
    • Tires:Care and maintenance
    • Direction of rotation (tires)
    • Tires:Loading the vehicle
    • Tires:Inflation pressure
    • Tires:Inflation pressure
    • Load identification
    • DOT
    • Maximum tire load
    • Maximum tire pressure
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    • Tire ply material
    • Tires:Terminology
    • Rotating tires
  • Winter driving
    • Winter driving:Tires
    • Engine:Block heater (Canada only)
    • Snow chains
  • Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS PLUS <$nopage>
    • Maintenance:Service indicator message
    • Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display
    • Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
    • Vehicle:Care
• Practical hints
  • What to do if …
    • Instrument cluster:Lamps
    • Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console
    • Multifunction display messages
  • Where will I find ...?
    • Emergency, In case of:First aid kit
    • Vehicle tool kit
    • Spare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)
    • Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)
  • Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle
    • Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key
    • Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle
    • Tailgate: Unlocking and opening the tailgate in an emergency
    • Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap
  • Emergency operation:Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency
  • Active head restraint
  • Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
  • Halogen headlamp see Headlamps <$nopage>
    • Bulbs
    • Headlamps:Halogen
    • Backup lamps:Replacing bulbs
    • Headlamp aim:Adjusting
  • Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
    • Front wiper blades
    • Rear wiper blade
  • Flat tire
    • Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel
  • Bleeding the fuel system (dieselengine only)
  • Battery, Vehicle
    • Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting
    • Battery, Vehicle:Charging
  • Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting
  • Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle
    • Towing eye bolt
    • Towing the vehicle
  • Fuses:Replacing
    • Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment
    • Fuses:Fuse box in cargo compartment
    • Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment
    • Engine:Emergency engine shut-down
• Technical data
  • Parts service
  • Warranty coverage
    • Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
  • Identification labels see Labels <$nopage>
    • Engine:Belt layout (ML 350)
    • Engine:Belt layout (ML 320 CDI)
    • Engine:Belt layout (ML 500)
    • Engine:Belt layout (ML 63 AMG)
  • Engine:Technical data
  • Tires:Rims and tires
    • Spare wheel
  • Electrical system, Technical data
  • Dimensions, Vehicle
  • Weights, Vehicle
  • Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
    • Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
    • Fluids:Engine oil
    • Engine oil:Additives
    • Air conditioning refrigerant
    • Brake fluid
    • Premium unleaded gasoline
    • Technical data:Gasoline additives
    • Technical data:Fuel requirements
    • Fluids:Engine coolant
    • Fluids:Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*
• Index