1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 45 Getting started
Driving
Seat belt height adjustment
Seat belt height can be adjusted for the fol-
lowing seats:
Driver’s seat

Passenger seat

Outer rear seats
Adjust seat belt so that the sho

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 46 Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic 
transmissionPPark position with gear selector lever 
lock
RReverse gear
NNeutral
DDrive position
Mo

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 47 Getting started
Driving
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described, 
carry out the following steps:
Turn key in starter to position0 and re-
peat starting procedure.
Remember

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 48 Getting startedDrivingAfter a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. 
This allows the catalytic converter to reach 
its operating temperature earlier.
More i

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 49 Getting started
Driving
High beam
Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam indicatorA in the 
instrument cluster comes on.
More information can be found in the 
“Controls in detail”

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 50 Getting startedDriving
Switching on windshield wipers
Make sure the ignition is switched on.

Turn the wiper switch to the desired po-
sition 1,2 or3, depending on the 
intensity of the rain.
Sin

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 51 Getting started
Driving
Rear window wiper
The button is on the upper part on the cen-
ter console.
1Intermittent wiping
2Indicator lamp
3Wiping with washer fluidSwitching on intermittent wiping
Mak

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 52 Getting startedDrivingThe coolant temperature is over 248°F 
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer 
cooling the engine.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible 
and turn off the engine. A