1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 battery

320 IndexBulbs, replacing 266
Additional turn signals 266
Backup lamps 267
Brake lamps 267
Fog lamps 266
Front fog lamp 270
Front lamps 266
High beam 266
High mounted brake lamp 267, 271
License plate lamps 267, 271
Low beam 266
Parking lamps 266, 267, 269
Rear fog lamp 267
Rear fog lamps 270
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270
Side marker lamps 266, 267, 269
Standing lamps 266, 267
Tail lamp assemblies 267, 270
Turn signal lamps 266, 267, 269C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 311
Calibrating compass 188
California
Important notice 11
Calling up
Service indicator 233
CAN system 311
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 300
Cargo area cover blind* 161
Closing 161
Installing 162
Opening 161
Removing 161
Cargo area see Cargo compartment 89
Cargo compartment
Liftgate 89
Lighting 114
Tie-down rings 158Cargo floor plates 162
Installing 163
Removing 162
Storing 162
Cargo tie-down rings 158
Catalytic converter 212
CD-changer* 258
Center console 27
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 93
From inside 93
Switch 94
Unlocking from inside 93, 94
Central locking switch 94
Certification label 292
Charge indicator lamp 254
Charging
Vehicle battery 279

322 IndexCoolant 222, 304
Adding 223
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 304
Checking level 222
Indicator lamp 249
Temperature 213
Temperature gauge 117
Coolant level
Checking 215, 222
Crossing obstacles 204
Cruise control 150, 311
Canceling 151
Driving downhill 151
Driving uphill 151
Fine adjustment 152
LOW RANGE mode 152
Saving current speed 151
Setting speeds 152
Cruise control lever 150Cup holder 166
Cleaning 238
In front seat armrest 167
In instrument panel 166
In rear centerconsole 167
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 311
D
Daytime running lamp mode 109
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 139
Air recirculation mode 139
Alarm 84
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Automatic climate control 135, 137
Cruise control 151
Defrost 138
Engine 54
ESP 81
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 54
Immobilizer 83
Rear passenger compartment ventila-
tion and climate control 141
Rear window defroster 133Residual heat 140
Seat heater* 98
Tow-away alarm 85
Tow-away alarm (vehicles with trip
computer*) 85
Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip
computer*) 86
Deactivating automatic central
locking 93
Deep water see Standing water 200
Defogging
Windshield 138
Defrosting 138
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 51
With starting 47
Direction of rotation (tires) 227
Discharged battery
Jump starting 281
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 279
Display in the speedometer 117

328 IndexK
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 positions in steering lock 33
Key, Mechanical 261
Key, Remote control
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 123, 313
L
Labels, identification 292
Lamp bulbs, exterior 266
Lamps, exterior
Front 266
Rear 267Lamps, indicator and warning
4-ETS 251, 252
ABS 242
Adjustable steering column 253
AIRBAG OFF 63, 243
BAS 78, 245, 246, 247
Battery indicator lamp 254
Brake pad wear 254
Brakes 244
CHECK ENGINE 248
Coolant 249
EBP 245
Engine diagnostics 248
ESP 245, 246, 247, 251
Front fog lamps 253
Fuel reserve 252
Low engine oil level 253
LOW RANGE 252
Low washer system fluid level 253
Seat belts 253
Service indicator 232
SRS 255
Turn signals 25LATCH child seat anchors 72
LATCH child seat mounts 72
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 293
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 239
Lever
For cruise control 150
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 267, 271
Liftgate
Closing 92
Opening 89, 91
Opening from inside 91
Opening from outside 91
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 238
Lighter
Rear center console 169
Lighter see cigarette lighter 168

333 Index
Reading lamps 114
Rear automatic climate control 141
Adjusting air volume and air distribu-
tion manually 141
Automatic mode 141
Rear bench seat
Foldable 99
Rear door window
Blocking operation 73
Rear fog lamp 267
Bulb 267
Switching on 111
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 270
Rear parking lamp
Replacing bulbs 270
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and climate control
Activating 141
Deactivating 141
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and rear automatic climate
control 141Rear quarter windows* 146
Opening 146
Closing 147
Rear seats 99
Easy entry/exit feature* 101
Enlarging cargo area 99
Folding down backrest 100
Folding up 101
Folding up backrest 100
Fore and aft 99
Lowering 100
Third row* 102
Rear standing lamp
Replacing bulbs 270
Rear towing eyes 285
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 126
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 133
Activating 133
Deactivating 133Rear window wiper 131
Rain sensor* 131
Rear window wiper/washer 51
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 279
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 302
Refueling 214
Regular checks 215
Reinstalling vehicle battery 279
Remote control
Changing battery 262
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Synchronizing 263
Unlocking liftgate 89
Unlocking the driver’s door, fuel filler
flap 89
Unlocking with 32
Remote control with folding key 88

334 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 179
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 314
Removing
Vehicle battery 279
Wheel 276
Wiper blades 273
Removing spare wheel 259
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 270
Brake lamp bulbs 270
Bulbs 266
Front lamp bulbs 268
Front turn signal bulbs 268
Fuses 287
High beam bulbs 269
High mounted brake lamp 271
License plate lamp bulbs 271
Low beam bulbs 268
Rear fog lamp bulbs 270
Rear lamp bulbs 267, 270
Rear parking lamp bulbs 270
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270
Rear standing lamp bulbs 270
Rear turn signal bulbs 270
Wiper blades 273Replacing front fog lamp bulb 270
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 233
Trip odometer 118
Residual heat utilization 140, 314
Residual ventilation 140
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 314
Restraint system 314
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 68, 71
Returning from off-road driving 205
Rims 295
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 175RON 215
RON (Research Octane Number) 314
Roof rack 163
Rotating wheels 228
Rubber parts
Cleaning 239
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 76
Saving current speed 151
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45

340 IndexUseful features 164
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 168
Cup holder 166
Electrical outlet 170
Garage door opener 180
Interior storage spaces 164
Programming or reprogramming the in-
tegrated remote control 182
Tele Aid* 171
Telephone* 170
Trip computer* 186
V
Vehicle
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 262
Lowering 276
Proper use of 17
Service battery 278
Towing 283
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 261
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 207
Vehicle battery 278Vehicle care
Cup holder 238
Engine cleaning 236
Gear selector lever 238
Hard plastic trim items 238
Headlamps 236
Instrument cluster 238
Leather upholstery 239
Light alloy wheels 238
MB Tex upholstery 239
Ornamental moldings 236
Paintwork 235
Parktronic* system sensor 237
Plastic and rubber parts 239
Power washer 235
Seat belts 238
Steering wheel 238
Tail lamps 236
Tar stains 235
Turn signals 236
Upholstery 239
Vehicle washing 236
Window cleaning 237
Wiper blades 237Vehicle identification number (VIN) 292
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicle lighting
Checking 216
Vehicle tool kit 257
Vehicle with CD-changer* 258
Vehicle washing 236
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 292,
315
Voice control system* 315
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 155
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 291
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 234

AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Observe following precautions when working with air bag systems:
When working around steering column components and before any repairs are performed, disable air bag
system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
.
Before straightening any damage to body, or before performing electrical arc-welding, disable air bag
system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
.
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when handling a deployed air bag module. Air bag module may
contain sodium hydroxide deposits which are irritating to the skin.
DO NOT repair any portion of SRS wiring harness.
Always handle air bag module with trim cover away from your body. Always place air bag module on
workbench with trim cover up, away from loose objects.
DO NOT expose any SRS component to temperatures in excess of 212 F (100 C).
DO NOT expose any SRS component to cleaning agents such as solvents, gasoline, lye, etc.
DO NOT connect Hand-Held Tester (6511 0001 99) to Data Link Connector (DLC) with ignition on.
Damage to HHT may result.
DO NOT connect HHT (6511 0001 99) to vehicle if a battery charger is connected to vehicle battery.
Dama
ge to HHT may result.

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2000-01 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz - Air Bag Restraint Systems

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2000-01 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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Fig. 4: Removing & Installing Transmission With Torque Converter
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Remove/Install -
1 - Disconnect ground cable of battery. See DISCONNECT GROUND LEAD FROM BATTERY
.
2 - Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE .
3 - Unbolt oil filler pipe (3) from crankcase. See Fig. 4
.
4 - Remove heat shield (5) and disconnect 13-pin plug connector (2).
5 - Remove locking clips (21) and remove shift.
6 - Unscrew oil drain screw on oil pan (14).
7.1 - Unscrew oil drain screw for torque converter (15).
8.1 - Detach wire for park lock interlock (7) at transmission.
9 - Lambda sensors for primary catalytic converters remove.
10 - Unscrew oil lines (4) to oil cooler from transmission.
11 - Remove cover in oil pan (18) and disconnect torque converter from driven plate at flange.
12 - Unscrew bolts of transmission (19) at crankcase and take out transmission downwards at an angle
using a lifting device. NOTE: Code radio, set clock, normalize power windows and set timer in vehicles
with stationary heater.
NOTE: Adjust shift rod using pliers. See Fig. 10
.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid is burnt or contains wear particles, the oil cooler
lines and oil cooler must be flushed out: Flush oil cooler and oil cooler
lines.
NOTE: Only up to A145272,X708318. For installation and removal, position
selector lever or range selector lever in position "P" and leave in position
"P" when cable/transmission is removed. See REMOVING & INSTALLING
WIRE CABLE/TRANSMISSION FOR PARKING SHIFT LOCK ON
TRANSMISSION.
NOTE: Only up to A145272, X708318.
Upon Installation: Adjust cables for parking shift lock. See ADJUSTING
WIRE CABLES FOR PARKING LOCK INTERLOCK.
NOTE: Upon Installation: Check function of parking shift lock.

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