2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG remote control

324 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Central locking system ................................................... 26
Automatic central locking ......................................... 33
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 27
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 29
Panic button ................................................................. 28
Remote control ............................................................ 26
Unlocking the liftgate ................................................. 27
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 24
Changing wheels ...........................................................267
Inflating the space-saver tire .................................. 271
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 245
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 240
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................238
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................... 96
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................255
Child restraint .............................................. 39, 48, 55, 68
Child seat mounts
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 72
Child seat mounts – “LATCH” type ............................... 72
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................298
Climate control
Special settings ..........................................................114
Clock, adjusting ............................................................... 87
Compartment under front passenger seat ................. 134Consumer information ................................................. 320
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 164
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 257
Checking .................................................................... 256
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................87
Coolants ........................................................................... 318
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 318
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Cover blind, cargo area ................................................. 155
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Instrument panel ...................................................... 134
Rear center console .................................................. 136
Cup holder in front seat armrest ................................. 135
DDeep water
Driving instructions .................................................201
Display illumination ........................................................86
Doors ..................................................................................30
Drinking and driving ..................................................... 192
Drive sensibly - save fuel .............................................. 192

331 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Rear seat head restraints .............................................. 143
Adjusting .................................................................... 143
Removal ...................................................................... 143
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 77
Inside ............................................................................ 75
Rear window defroster .................................................. 121
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 106
Remote control ................................................................. 24
Battery replacement ................................................. 292
Changing batteries ................................................... 292
Operation ..................................................................... 26
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 293
Removable cargo floor plates ....................................... 147
Replacement keys ............................................................ 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 282
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................295
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 16
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .....................117
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Roof rack .........................................................................296
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................66
Screwdriver .................................................................... 259
Seat belt warning lamp ................................................ 245
Seat belts ...........................................................................48
Fastening ......................................................................50
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................49
Unfastening .................................................................. 52
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................48
Seat bench ....................................................................... 139
Seats, folding (Third row seats) ................................... 144
Seats, front ........................................................................ 38
Heated seats ................................................................. 46
Manual seats ................................................................40
Memory function .........................................................43
Power seats .................................................................. 41
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 94
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 285
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................126
Emergency operation .............................................. 294
Express opening ........................................................127
Synchronizing .......................................................... 294

332 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Snow chains .................................................................... 199
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Space-saver tire
Air pump .................................................................... 261
Spare parts service ........................................................ 306
Spare wheel .................................................................... 264
Space-saver tire ......................................................... 265
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 142
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 143
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 242
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 60
Start lock-out .................................................................... 25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 182
Steering lock ................................................................... 180
Steering wheel
Adjustable .................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Stop lamp, high mounted ............................................. 289
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 133
Compartment under front passenger seat ............ 134
Glove box .................................................................... 133
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 78
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................252Stranded vehicle .............................................................281
Sun visors ........................................................................ 131
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 56
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 293
TTachometer ........................................................................ 88
Technical data ................................................................ 309
Electrical system ....................................................... 312
Main dimensions ...................................................... 313
Rims and tires ................................................... 310, 311
Weights ....................................................................... 312
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 166
Emergency calls ........................................................ 167
Information ................................................................ 172
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 169
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 170
Telephone, general ......................................................... 157
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 164
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 165
Third row seats ............................................................... 144