2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 odometer

225 Malfunction and indicator lamps
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake pad wear indicator lamp
With the key in steering lock position 2, the
indicator lamp comes on and goes out when
the engine is running.
If the indicator lamp lights up during braking, this
indicates that the brake pads are worn down.
Have the brake system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.FSS indicator
FSS indicator (Service A), see page 87.
FSS indicator (Service B), see page 87.
The symbols appear in the main odometer display field
prior to the next suggested service. Depending on
operating conditions throughout the year, the next
service is calculated and displayed in days or distance
remaining. See page 87 for notes on the flexible service
system (FSS).

307 Index
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
OObtaining replacement keys .......................................... 25
Odometer/Trip odometer ................................................ 80
Off-Road driving ............................................................. 183
On-board diagnostic system ......................................... 218
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 82
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 28
Parking .............................................................................176
Parking brake ....................... 118, 173, 175, 176, 219, 245
Partition net .................................................................... 133
Poly-V-belt
Layout .........................................................................286
Power assistance ............................................................ 175
Power seats, front ............................................................ 40
Memory ........................................................................ 42
Memory recalling ....................................................... 42
Memory storing ........................................................... 42Power windows ...............................................................104
Blocking of rear door windows ............................... 105
Express opening of front door windows ................ 105
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 15
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 146
Rain sensor
See windshield wiper/washer switch ......................95
Rear quarter windows ...................................................106
Rear seat bench ..............................................................120
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................123
Head restraints ..........................................................124
Rear seat head restraints ..............................................124
Adjusting ....................................................................125
Removal ......................................................................125
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 73
Inside ............................................................................ 71
Rear window defroster .................................................. 103
Rear window wiper/washer ...........................................96

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Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 177
Rims and tires ...........................................................288
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 241
Tire inflation pressure .............................................250
Tire replacement .......................................................240
Winter driving instructions .................................... 180
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 36
Switching off ................................................................ 36
Towing the vehicle .........................................................255
Stranded vehicle .......................................................259
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 259
Trailer operation ............................................................ 198
Trailer towing ................................................................. 190
Transmission .................................................................. 165
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............209
Transmission fluid level ...............................................234
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....259
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 182
Trip computer ................................................................... 83
Trip odometer ................................................................... 80
Trunk ................................................................................. 34
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Trunk lamp ...................................................................... 111Turn signal failure ........................................................... 91
Turn signal lamp, side .................................................. 266
Turn signals ......................................................................90
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 113
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 237
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Ve h i c l e t o o l s
Screwdriver ............................................................... 237WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 284
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 280
What you should know at the gas station .................. 212
Wheel bolt wrench ........................................................ 237
Wheels ............................................................................ 240
Changing wheels ...................................................... 245