1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 clock reset

9
Install inner cover (E) at 60 % bench

Insert cover past the springs from the rear

and rotate into position in a clockwise

direction. Insert locating tabs (19). Press the

front cover down and reset so that locating

tabs (20) engage. Press rear cover down until

locating tabs (18) engage.

10
Install outer cover (D) at 60 % bench

Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (17), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (16) engage.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (15). Raise rear
cover on the inside, press down until locating

tab (14) and rear locating tab (13) engage.

11
Install curtain at front 60 % bench

12
Install inner cover (C) at 40 % bench

Insert cover from the front and insert

locating tabs (11). Press the front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (12) engage.

13
Install outer cover (B) at 40 % bench
Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (10), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tab (9) engages.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (8). Insert locating

tab (7), push cover down at locating tab (6)

and engage.

14
Install curtain at front 40 % bench

15
Install rear cover (A)

Insert cover from the rear and press down

and forwards so that locating tabs (5) engage.

Press front ends of the cover down, so that

locating tabs (2, 3, 4) engage. Insert locating

tabs (1) into covers (C, E).

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3. Normalize side power windows. See NORMALIZING POWER WINDOWS .
4. Start engine and run at idle. Turn steering wheel from one lock position to the other to activate steering
angle sensor. Center steering wheel. Message "EI. STAB. PROGRAM GO TO GARAGE" should erase
from multifunction display panel.
5. If equipped, normalize tilting/sliding roof. See NORMALIZING TILTING/SLIDING ROOF
.
6. If equipped, normalize memory power seats, steering column and outside mirror if components are
installed. See NORMALIZING MEMORY POWER SEATS, STEERING COLUMN & OUTSIDE
MIRROR .
Normalizing Power Windows
1. Completely close each window with manual switch. Hold switch in closed position for .3 second.
2. Repeat procedure for each power window.
Normalizing Memory Power Seats, Steering Column & Outside Mirror
1. Using manual switch, move seat to each end position and hold for .3 second. Repeat procedure for each
switch except rear stop of backrest.
2. Repeat procedure for end positions of steering wheel and outside mirrors.
Normalizing Tilting/Sliding Roof
Open roof with SR switch until mechanical stop is reached. Continue to press switch for .5 seconds.
Setting Time
1. Use bottom left button on steering wheel to scroll through menus on instrument cluster to "Settings"
menu.
2. Move selection marker with + or - button to "Time" submenu.
3. Press up or down arrows to "Clock, hours" setting. Confirm selection marker is on the hour setting.
4. Press + or - to set hour. Press reset knob in instrument cluster to confirm.
5. Move selection marker with + or - button to "Time" submenu.
6. Press up or down arrows to "Clock, minutes" setting. Confirm selection marker is on the minutes setting.
7. Press + or - to set minute. Press reset knob in instrument cluster to confirm.
TESTING
If generator malfunctions, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel
Injection (ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If
cause of generator malfunction is not engine performance related, replace generator.
RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
NOTE: Before replacing any component that scan tool suggests are faulty, ensure that
all wiring connections and harness connectors are okay. Ensure that power and

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Control buttons, location/task
24.10.96

MODEL
129, 140 as of 1.6.96,

163, 170

The instrument cluster has two control buttons which are on the left
or right next to the speedometer.

The
right control button
is used to adjust the time (refer to Owner's

Manual).

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The

left control button
is used

D
to regulate the instrument illumination

D
to activate the display illumination

D
to reset the trip odometer display

D
to operate the maintenance display (model 170 only bis 05.97)

D
to operate the Active Service System ASSYST (as of 06.97)

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n

Purpose/function of terminal 58d, instrument

display illumination
Engines 112, 113, 611 (engines with oil

sensor)

GF54.30-P-3008A

n

Electronic clock
GF54.30-P-3011A

n

Active Service System (ASSYST)

GF00.20-P-0003-01A

Operating instructions, resetting
Model 210 as of 01.03.97 with engines M111,

OM 602, OM 604, OM 605 and

OM 606

As of 06/97 models 129, 140, 170, 202 except

engines 112, 113, 611

(valid for engines with oil level switch)
GF00.20-P-0003-01B

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9
Install inner cover (E) at 60 % bench

Insert cover past the springs from the rear

and rotate into position in a clockwise

direction. Insert locating tabs (19). Press the

front cover down and reset so that locating

tabs (20) engage. Press rear cover down until

locating tabs (18) engage.

10
Install outer cover (D) at 60 % bench

Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (17), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (16) engage.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (15). Raise rear
cover on the inside, press down until locating

tab (14) and rear locating tab (13) engage.

11
Install curtain at front 60 % bench

12
Install inner cover (C) at 40 % bench

Insert cover from the front and insert

locating tabs (11). Press the front cover down

and reset so that locating tabs (12) engage.

13
Install outer cover (B) at 40 % bench
Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.

Insert locating tab (10), push front cover down

and reset so that locating tab (9) engages.

Press the outer edge of the cover down and

insert lateral locating tabs (8). Insert locating

tab (7), push cover down at locating tab (6)

and engage.

14
Install curtain at front 40 % bench

15
Install rear cover (A)

Insert cover from the rear and press down

and forwards so that locating tabs (5) engage.

Press front ends of the cover down, so that

locating tabs (2, 3, 4) engage. Insert locating

tabs (1) into covers (C, E).

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GF00.20-P-2009A
Engine oil monitor function
24.10.96

MODEL
129 with ENGINE 112, 113

MODEL
163 with ENGINE 112, 113, 612

MODEL
168 with ENGINE 166, 668

MODEL
202 with ENGINE 112, 611

MODEL
208 up to 31.7.99 with ENGINE 112, 113

MODEL
210 up to 30.6.99 with ENGINE 112, 113, 611

General

The oil level is constantly monitored by the oil sensor, and the

appropriate data transmitted to the processor by the ASSYST.

Oil replenishments are detected automatically and result in a bonus,

which extends the service interval accordingly.

An excess oil level or insufficient oil level appears in the display

together with the oil can symbol.

Display of low oil level at maximum:
D
at driver request

Display of warnings: D
automatically, at the earliest 60 s after engine start and oil

temperature greater than 60°C:

D
if oil level too high: the oil can symbol appears together

with the readout "OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAX". In addition, a

brief warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with

multifunction displaly, "HI" appears flashing.)

D
if oil level too low: the oil can symbol appears together with

the readout "OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN". In addition, a brief

warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction

display, the oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on and the

readout "-2L" appears flashing.)

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D

if oil at minimum: the oil can symbol appears together with

the readout "OIL LEVEL MINIMUM". In addition, a brief

warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction

display, the oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on.)

D
automatically 13 s after ignition ON:

D
if
no oil
is in engine: the oil can symbol appears together

with the readout "OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN". In addition, a

warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction

display, the oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on and the

readout "-2L"appears flashing. In addition a brief warning

signal sounds.)

The missing oil quantity displayed no longer changes during the

display. In other words, any change in oil level cannot be observed

directly at the display. The new oil level is only displayed once the

conditions described below exist.

Display of oil quantity at driver request

The text "DISPLAY OIL LEVEL?" appears 10 s after the start switch

has been turned into position "2" (on models not fitted with

multifunction display, the oil can and the clock symbol are displayed).

If the reset button of the trip counter is pressed twice within one sec.

during this readout, for example, "add 1.0L oil" (or "-1.0L")

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appears in the display if oil level too low. The readout appears only

after the elapse of a waiting time after engine OFF. The waiting time

depends on the engine oil temperature.

It is

D
up to 20°C
30 minutes

D
from 60°C
1 minute

D
The waiting time is between these two limits at other engine oil

temperatures.

Possible readouts are (text in parenthesis relates to models not fitted

with multifunction display.):
D
"OIL LEVEL OKAY" ("o.k."),

D
1.0L, 1.5L, 2L,

D
"Overfilling" ("HI"),

D
"OBSERVE WAITING TIME" (clock symbol flashing and oil can

symbol),

D
"DISPLAY OIL LEVEL" (clock and oil can symbols.)

If there is a fault at the oil sensor (oil level/temperature/quality, B40)

the oil can symbol and the text "OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAULTY"

appears only 30 s after the fault has occurred.

(On models not fitted with multifunction display, the oil level warning

lamp (A1e12) comes on accordingly.)

For diagnosis, read also the injection system control module (N3)

with the HHT. (The instrument cluster (A1) receives the sensor data

through the CAN from the injection system control module (N3)).

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Oil change

The ASSYST has to be reset each time the oil is changed. Resetting

ASSYST also resets the remaining time and the remaining distance.

Resetting can be performed at the instrument cluster or using the

HHT.

The following data are stored when the system is reset:

D
current kilometer reading rounded off to 100,

D
total oil replenishments in the last interval,

D
remaining distance,

D
remaining time,

D
product of the quality factors,

D
the data of the last 5 resettings in 5 data sets

These data can only be read with the HHT!

If the specified quantity of oil is not replenished when the oil is

changed, the (internal) start distance is reduced.

Detecting oil replenishments
D
With the
HHT
it is possible to retrieve the last 10 oil

replenishments and the corresponding kilometer readings of

the current interval.

D
In the normal case, detection of an oil replenishment is

displayed by the remaining distance in the instrument cluster

being extended

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Fig. 316: Identifying 14-Pin MLK Plug
ACTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (ASSYST) OPERATING NOTES - GF00.20-P-0003-01A
Displaying remaining distance, remaining time or service exceeded when vehicle stationary or when
driving on driver request:
Wake-up instrument cluster.
Start switch in position "2" or driving.
Operate reset button for trip counter twice within 1 s: the current remaining distance, the current
remaining time or the current service exceeded appears.
Displaying oil level at driver request:
After start switch in position "2", wait 10 s until "DISPLAY OIL LEVEL" text and oil can symbol (or oil
can and clock symbol) appears.
Press reset button for trip counter twice within 1 s: the message "OIL LEVEL OKAY" (or "O.K.") or the
current missing oil quantity appears. If correct oil level measurement is not possible, the text "OBSERVE
WAITING TIME" appears (or the clock s
ymbol and the oil can symbol; the clock symbol flashes).
Notes on replacement of
safety-relevant and special
componentsModel 124, 126, 129,
140, 163, 164, 168, 169,
170, 171, 199, 202, 203,
208, 209, 210, 211, 215,
216, 219, 220, 221, 230,
240, 245, 251, 414, 461
as of 1.4.94, 463AH00.19-P-1000-08A
Notes regarding plug
connections AH00.19-P-1000-06A
Remove contacts from
mini laminated contact
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-26A
Remove contacts from
mini laminated contact
plug AR00.19-P-0120-27A

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An excess oil level or insufficient oil level appears in the display together with the oil can symbol.
Display of low oil level at maximum:
at driver request
Display of warnings:
automatically, at the earliest 60s after engine start and oil temperature greater than 60°C:
if oil level too high: the oil can symbol appears together with the readout "OIL LEVEL ABOVE
MAX". In addition, a brief warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction
display, "HI" appears flashing.)
if oil level too low: the oil can symbol appears together with the readout "OIL LEVEL BELOW
MIN". In addition, a brief warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction display,
the oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on and the readout "-2L" appears flashing.)
if oil at minimum: the oil can symbol appears together with the readout "OIL LEVEL MINIMUM".
In addition, a brief warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction display, the oil
level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on.)
automatically 13 s after ignition ON:
if no oil is in engine: the oil can symbol appears together with the readout "OIL LEVEL BELOW
MIN". In addition, a warning signal sounds. (On models not fitted with multifunction display, the
oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on and the readout "-2L" appears flashing. In addition a
brief warning signal sounds.)
The missing oil quantity displayed no longer changes during the display. In other words, any change in oil level
cannot be observed directly at the display. The new oil level is only displayed once the conditions described
below exist.
Display of oil quantity at driver request
The text "DISPLAY OIL LEVEL?" appears 10 s after the start switch has been turned into position "2" (on
models not fitted with multifunction display, the oil can and the clock symbol are displayed).
If the reset button of the trip counter is pressed twice within one sec. during this readout, for example, "add 1.0L
oil" (or "-1.0L")
appears in the display if oil level too low. The readout appears only after the elapse of a waiting time after
engine OFF. The waiting time depends on the engine oil temperature.
It is
up to 20°C 30 minutes
from 60°C 1 minute
The waiting time is between these two limits at other engine oil temperatures.

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Possible readouts are (text in parenthesis relates to models not fitted with multifunction display.):
"OIL LEVEL OKAY" ("o.k."),
1.0L, 1.5L, 2L,
"Overfilling" ("HI"),
"OBSERVE WAITING TIME" (clock symbol flashing and oil can symbol),
"DISPLAY OIL LEVEL" (clock and oil can symbols.)
If there is a fault at the oil sensor (oil level/temperature/quality, B40) the oil can symbol and the text "OIL
LEVEL SENSOR FAULTY" appears only 30 s after the fault has occurred.
(On models not fitted with multifunction display, the oil level warning lamp (A1e12) comes on accordingly.)
For diagnosis, read also the injection system control module (N3) with the HHT. (The instrument cluster (A1)
receives the sensor data through the CAN from the injection system control module (N3)).
Oil change
The ASSYST has to be reset each time the oil is changed. Resetting ASSYST also resets the remaining time and
the remaining distance. Resetting can be performed at the instrument cluster or using the HHT. The following
data are stored when the system is reset:
current kilometer reading rounded off to 100,
total oil replenishments in the last interval,
remaining distance,
remaining time,
product of the quality factors,
the data of the last 5 resettings in 5 data sets
These data can only be read with the HHT!
If the specified quantity of oil is not replenished when the oil is changed, the (internal) start distance is
reduced.
Detecting oil replenishments
With the HHT it is possible to retrieve the last 10 oil replenishments and the corresponding kilometer
readings of the current interval.
In the normal case, detection of an oil replenishment is displayed by the remaining distance in the
instrument cluster being extended
Oil replenishments are always only detected once the following conditions are met:
the replenished quantit
y is at least

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