2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 low range

239 Contents - Instrument cluster display
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster .............240
On-board diagnostic system –
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................240
Brake warning lamp .................. 241
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................242
Fuel reserve warning .................242Electronic stability program
(ESP) / Electronic traction
system (ETS) – warning lamp .. 243
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
4-ETS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
LOW RANGE
indicator lamp ............................ 243
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 244
Adjustable steering wheel –
indicator lamp ............................ 244
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 244Seat belt warning lamp .............245
Charge indicator lamp ...............245
Low engine oil level
warning lamp ..............................246
Low engine coolant level
warning ........................................246
Low windshield and
headlamp washer system fluid
level warning lamp ....................247
Brake pad wear i
ndicator lamp ..............................247
FSS indicator ...............................247

243 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic stability program (ESP)/Electronic
traction system (4-ETS+) — warning lamp
The yellow warning lamp in the
speedometer dial comes on with the key in
steering lock position 2. It should go out
with engine running.
See page 221 for 4-ETS+ and page 223 for ESP if the
warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is
moving.
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP
is combined with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS / ESP malfunction indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in
steering lock position 2. It should go out with the engine
running.
If the BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp remains
illuminated with the engine running, see page 217 for
BAS and page 223 for ESP.4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp
The yellow ETS malfunction indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster comes on with the
key in steering lock position 2. It should go
out with the engine running.
If the ETS malfunction indicator lamp remains
illuminated with the engine running a malfunction has
been detected, see page 221 for 4-ETS+.
LOW RANGE indicator lamp
The yellow LOW RANGE indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on with the
key in steering lock position 2. With the
LOW RANGE mode deactivated it should go out with the
engine running.
With the LOW RANGE mode activated the LOW RANGE
indicator lamp is illuminated continuously.
If the indicator lamp blinks fast, one or more switching
conditions were not observed, or the LOW RANGE mode
is defective, see page 227 for LOW RANGE mode.
BAS
ESP
ETSLOW
RANGE

306 Technical data
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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts required for
maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically
located parts distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or compromise its durability or
safety.Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont
emission control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be
mailed to you.

317 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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Caution!
To maintain the engine’s durability and performance,
premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
•have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded
regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible,
•avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
•do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the
vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
•do not exceed 2 / 3 of maximum accelerator pedal
position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.Fuel requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM
standard D 439:
The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M) / 2].
This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as
Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the
ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3%
plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed.
Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded
gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements
such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor
pressure etc..

322 Index
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AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 219
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 220
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 244
Adjustable steering wheel .............................................. 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................290
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 316
Air pump ......................................................................... 261
Air recirculation .............................................................116
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 55
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 244
Airbags .............................................................................. 58
Alarm system ............................................................. 36, 37
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................... 200, 257, 315, 319
Antiglare night position ................................................. 75
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 219
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 220
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 244
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 36
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 196
AshtrayCenter console, front ................................................ 137
Rear passenger compartment ................................. 137
Automatic central locking .............................................. 33
Automatic climate control ............................................ 108
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment .............................120
Air distribution, manual .......................................... 114
Air recirculation ........................................................ 116
Air volume, manual .................................................. 114
Defroster/Windows fogged up
on the inside ......................................................... 115
Economy mode .......................................................... 117
Programming the
basic temperature setting ................................... 113
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ...................................................... 119
Rear window defroster ............................................. 121
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 117
Switching off the rear passenger
compartment ventilation and
rear automatic climate control ........................... 118
Switching on and off ................................................. 118
Windshield fogged up on outside ........................... 115
Automatic climate control rear
Manual setting of air volume and
air distribution in the rear passenger
compartment ......................................................... 119

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Driving instructions ...................................................... 192
Driving off ....................................................................... 194
Dust filter ......................................................................... 111
EEBP (Electronic brake proportioning) ........................ 222
Electrical outlet .............................................................. 252
Electronic brake proportioning (EBP) ........................ 222
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 223
Control switch ...........................................................225
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 243
Synchronizing ...........................................................224
Warning lamp ............................................................243
Electronic traction system (4-ETS+) ........................... 221
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS ...............................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 243
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 57
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 33
Emission control ............................................................ 179
Emission control label .................................................. 307
Engine compartment .....................................................253Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 240
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 316
Engine oil consumption ............................................... 256
Engine oil level
Checking .............................................................. 96, 255
Warning ..................................................................... 246
Engine oil level indicator ................................................ 96
Engine oils ...................................................................... 316
Capacities ................................................................... 314
Low engine oil level warning ................................. 246
Engine overheating ..........................................................87
Engine speed limit
Overrevving .................................................................. 88
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 149
Entrance lamps ............................................................... 130
ESP
LOW RANGE — ESP .................................................. 226
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............................. 223
Control switch .......................................................... 225
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Synchronizing .......................................................... 224
Warning lamp ........................................................... 243
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................57

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ETS (4-ETS+) ................................................................... 221
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................. 222
Express opening and
closing of power windows ....................................... 122
Exterior lamp switch ....................................................... 97
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 100
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 282
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror ...............................................288
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 290
Fog lamp assembly ................................................... 286
Fog lamps ................................................................... 103
Headlamp assembly ........................................ 283, 284
Headlamps ................................97, 283, 284, 290, 300
High mounted stop lamp .........................................289
License plate lamps .................................................. 289
Low and high beam ............................................97, 285
Parking lamp .......................................................97, 285
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 282
Side marker lamp ......................................................285
Standing lamp .....................................................97, 285
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 287
Turn signal lamp .................................................97, 285
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position .......................................................... 78Exterior rear view mirrors .............................................. 77
Electrically folding ...................................................... 79
Parking position ..........................................................78
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 267
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 94
FSS indicator lamp ............................................. 85, 247
Floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 147
Fog lamp switch ............................................................. 103
Four ETS
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................ 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......221
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Fuel
Gasoline additives ..................................................... 318
Premium unleaded gasoline ................... 236, 315, 317
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 295
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 317

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Locator lighting .............................................................. 102
Lockable storage compartment .................................... 134
Locking and unlocking the vehicle ............................... 27
Low beam
See Exterior lamp switch ........................................... 97
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 246
Low engine oil level warning .......................................246
LOW RANGE
Indicator lamp ...........................................................243
LOW RANGE mode ........................................................ 227
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................. 222
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 220
LOW RANGE – ESP ................................................... 226
MMaintenance ................................................................... 165
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................240
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 29
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 294
Manual seat, front ........................................................... 40Manual setting of air volume and
air distribution in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 119
MCS, radio and telephone ............................................ 164
Mechanical keys ...............................................................29
Memory function ............................................................. 43
Recalling positions from memory ............................ 44
Storing positions into memory ................................. 43
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ..........................................................78
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 77
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ...................................................78
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 77
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................75
Mirrors, vanity ................................................................ 131
NNight security illumination .......................................... 101