1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 seats

309 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Special settings (Climate control) ............................... 101
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 120
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 123
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 124
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 219
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 57
Start lock-out .................................................................... 25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 164
Steering lock ................................................................... 162
Steering wheel
Adjustable .................................................................... 70
Indicator lamp ...........................................................222
Stop lamp, high mounted .............................................267
Storage compartments
Center console ............................................................115
Compartment under front passenger seat .............116
Glove box .....................................................................115
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................230
Stranded vehicle ............................................................259
Sun visors ........................................................................113
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 54
Synchronizing remote control ..................................... 271
TTachometer ........................................................................82
Technical data ................................................................ 287
Electrical system ...................................................... 290
Main dimensions ...................................................... 291
Rims and tires ..................................................288, 289
Weights ...................................................................... 290
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 148
Emergency calls ........................................................149
Information ................................................................ 154
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 151
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 152
Telephone, general ......................................................... 139
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 146
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................70
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 222
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................147
Third row seats ...............................................................126
Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 132
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 250
Tire traction ....................................................................178

Fig. 68: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (2001 ML320 & ML430 With Memory Seats-1 Of 2)
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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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Fig. 69: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (2001 ML320 & ML430 With Memory Seats-2 Of 2)
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Fig. 70: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (2001 ML320 & ML430 Without Memory Seats-1 Of 2)
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Fig. 71: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (2001 ML320 & ML430 Without Memory Seats-2 Of 2)
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1
Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Roadside assistance ......................... 10
Where to find it ................................ 14
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 16Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18 Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 25
General notes on the central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 26 Radio frequency
remote control .............................. 26
Unlocking the liftgate .................. 28
Panic button .................................. 28
Mechanical keys ........................... 29 Doors ................................................. 30
Central locking switch .................... 32 Automatic central locking .......... 32
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................................... 33
Liftgate .............................................. 34
Antitheft alarm system ................... 35
Tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor ............... 36
Seats, front ....................................... 37
Manual seats ................................ 39
Power seats ................................... 40
Head restraint ...............................41
Heated seats ..................................... 44
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 46
Seat belts .......................................... 46 Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 47
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 53
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child
seat installed ................................ 53 Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 54
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 55
Airbags .............................................. 56 Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 63
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 65
Adjustable steering wheel .............. 70
Inside rear view mirror .................. 71 Antiglare night position .............. 71
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 73 Exterior rear view mirror,
electrically folding ....................... 75
Instrument cluster ........................... 76
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................... 78
Trip computer ................................... 83
Flexible service system (FSS) ........ 87
Engine oil level indicator ................ 89
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 90

2
Contents
Fog lamp switch (except Canada) ........................... 92
Fog lamp switch (Canada only) .............................. 93
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................ 94
Headlamp cleaning system ............ 94
Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................................ 95
Rear window wiper/washer ........... 96
Climate control ................................. 98 Basic setting – Heater ............... 100
Basic setting –
Air conditioner ........................... 100
Special setting ............................ 101
Dust filter .................................... 102
Air recirculation ......................... 102
Rear window defroster .............. 103
Power windows ............................... 104
Rear quarter windows ................... 106
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 107
Skyview Top .................................... 109
Interior lighting ..............................110
Sun visors ........................................113 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 113
Interior ............................................. 114
Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ............ 114
Glove box ...................................... 115
Armrest in rear bench seat ........... 117
Ashtrays ........................................... 118
Lighter .............................................. 119
Split rear seat bench ..................... 120 Easy entry/exit feature ............. 123
Rear seat head restraints ......... 124
Third row seats .............................. 126
Removable cargo floor plates ...... 129
Enlarged cargo area .......................131
Cargo tie-down rings .....................132
Hooks ...............................................133
Partition net ....................................133
Loading instructions ......................136
Cargo area cover blind ..................137
Telephone, general .........................139
Cellular telephone ..........................139
Garage door opener ....................... 140
DrivingControl and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 146
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 147
Maintenance ................................... 147
Tele Aid ........................................... 148
Catalytic converter ........................ 160
Emission control ............................ 161
Steering lock ................................... 162
Starting and turning off the engine .................................. 164
Automatic transmission ............... 165
Parking brake ................................. 173
Driving instructions ...................... 174 Drive sensibly – save fuel ......... 174
Drinking and driving ................. 174
Pedals ........................................... 174
Power assistance ........................ 175
Brakes .......................................... 175
Driving off ................................... 176
Parking ........................................ 176
Tires ............................................. 177

22
Contents - Operation
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 25
General notes on the central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 26 Radio frequency
remote control .............................. 26
Unlocking the liftgate .................. 28
Panic button .................................. 28
Mechanical keys ........................... 29
Doors .................................................. 30
Central locking switch .................... 32 Automatic central locking .......... 32
Emergency unlocking in case of accident .................................... 33
Liftgate ............................................... 34
Antitheft alarm system ................... 35
Tow - aw ay a lar m a n d glass breakage sensor ................ 36
Seats, front ........................................ 37 Manual seats ................................. 39
Power seats ................................... 40 Head restraint ...............................41
Heated seats ..................................... 44
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 46
Seat belts .......................................... 46 Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 47
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 53
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child
seat installed ................................ 53
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................... 54
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................ 55
Airbags .............................................. 56 Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 63
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 65
Adjustable steering wheel .............. 70
Inside rear view mirror ...................71 Antiglare night position .............. 71
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 73 Exterior rear view mirror,
electrically folding ....................... 75
Instrument cluster ........................... 76
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................... 78
Trip computer ................................... 83
Flexible service system (FSS) ........ 87
Engine oil level indicator ................ 89
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 90
Fo g la mp sw itch (except Canada) .......................... 92
Fo g la mp sw itch (Canada only) .............................. 93
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................ 94
Headlamp cleaning system ............ 94
Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................................ 95
Rear window wiper/washer ........... 96
Climate control ................................. 98
Basic setting – Heater ............... 100