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238 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Vehicle jack
Please also observe the safety guidelines
in the “Flat tire” section (
page 255)
when using the jack.
Vehicle with CD-changer*
To access the vehicle tool kit, swing the
CD-changer out of the panel.
1Screw
2CD-changer
Turn screw1 counterclockwise.
Swing the CD-changer2 out of the pan-
el.
Electric air pump (ML 55 AMG)
The electric air pump is located behind the
spare wheel.
Remove the spare wheel (
page 240).
1Electric air pump
Open the strap and remove the electric
air pump.
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface.
Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated
in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower
the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jack-
stands before working under the vehicle.
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239 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Spare wheel (space-saver tire)
Use the spare wheel only temporarily,
while observing the following restrictions:
Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km / h).
Drive to the nearest repair facility to
have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as appropriate.
Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.Removing spare wheel (except
ML 55 AMG)
The spare wheel is located behind the rear
bumper.
1Cover
Hold left and right side of cover1 and
pull away from bumper.2Screw
3Spare wheel carrier
4Lever
Turn screw2 counterclockwise using
the wrench (
page 237).
Screw2 remains in spare wheel
carrier3.
Lift spare wheel carrier slightly and
push lever4 to the right using screw-
driver (
page 237).
Swing spare wheel carrier down and
pull it out from under the bumper.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a mounted spare
wheel.iPlease comply with the instructions for
“Mounting the spare wheel”
(page 255).
Warning!
G
Exercise care when removing or installing
spare wheel to prevent personal injury.
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244 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Pull off battery cover2 in direction of
arrow.
Remove the batteries.
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.
Press battery cover onto housing until
locked in place.
Push each button to assure proper op-
eration of the remote control.
If remote control does not function cor-
rectly after replacing the batteries, the
system may have to be resynchronized.Synchronizing remote control
Turn key in steering lock to position2,
then to position0 and remove.
Within 10 seconds, push and hold
button
‹
while pushing
button
Œ
five times.
Release the button, and press
‹
,
Œ
or
Š
once.
The remote control is resynchronized.
Recheck all of the remote control func-
tions.
Fuel filler flap
1Cover
2Lock rod
Open cover1 in cargo area behind the
left trim panel.
Turn lock rod2 clockwise (arrow) to
the end stop.
Open the fuel filler flap.
iIf it is not possible to resynchronize the
remote control, have the system
checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iML 55 AMG:
First remove the spare wheel from its
holder (
page 240).
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246 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergencySliding/pop-up roof*
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located
behind the cover between the front interior
lamps.
You can open or close the sliding/pop-up
roof manually should an electrical malfunc-
tion occur.
1Hexagon drive hole
2Crank
3Cover
Pry off cover3 using a flat blade srew-
driver.
Obtain crank2 (supplied with vehicle)
and insert in hexagon drive1
Turn crank2 clockwise to:
slide roof closed
raise roof at the rear
Turn crank2 counterclockwise to:
slide roof open
lower roof at the rear
The sliding/pop-up roof must be synchro-
nized if it has been operated manually
(
page 138).iPush crank2 upward while turning it,
to disengage the electric motor.
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250 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam bulbs
1High beam headlamp cover with lock-
ing tab
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 202).
Twist cover1 counterclockwise and re-
move.2Electrical connector
Pull electrical connector2 off.
Unclip the retainer springs and take out
the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.
Clip the retainer springs.
Plug the connector2 onto the bulb.
Align headlamp cover and click into
place.Turn signal, parking, standing and side
marker lamp bulbs
1Bulb socket
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 202).
Twist bulb socket1 counterclockwise
and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise.
Reinstall the bulb socket.
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251 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Align headlamp cover and click into
place.
Fog lamp bulbs
1Fog lamp
Switch off the lights.
Use a suitable object (e.g. screwdriver)
to press on the release lever behind the
front panel.
Front fog lamp1 releases.
Remove fog lamp out of bumper.2Bulb socket
3Tabs
Twist bulb socket2 counterclockwise
to its end stop and pull out.
Pull bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert new bulb in socket.
Reinstall bulb socket2.
Twist bulb socket2 clockwise to its
end stop.
Reinstall fog lamp into the bumper.
Make sure that tabs3 firmly seat into
the slots of holder.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Switch off the lights.
Open liftgate.
1Screws
2Tail, parking and standing lamp
Fog lamp, driver’s side
3Side marker lamp
4Turn signal lamp
5Backup lamp
6Brake lamp
Remove screws1.
Remove tail lamp.
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252 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs7Tabs
Squeeze tabs7 together and remove
bulb holder.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn clockwise.
Reinstall bulb holder. You should hear
it engage.
Insert the tail lamp in the body, lower
edge first. Make sure that it engages.
Retighten screws with washers on
them.License plate lamp
1License plate lamp
2Screws
Switch off the lights.
Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.
Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.
Retighten the screws.High mounted brake lamp
1Cover
2Tab
Switch off the lights.
Squeeze both sides of cover1, fold it
forward and remove.
Press tab2 on reflector and remove re-
flector.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn clockwise.
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253 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Insert reflector from the left so that it
engages on the right.
Position tabs of cover in slots and rein-
stall cover until properly seated.
Adjusting headlamp aim
VVertical centerline
HHeadlamp mounting high, measured
from the center Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. To check and readjust a head-
lamp, follow the steps described:
Park the vehicle on a level surface
25 feet (7.6 m) from a vertical test
screen or wall.
Switch the headlamps on
(page 102).
If the beam does not show a beam pattern
as indicated in the figure left, then follow
the steps below:
Open hood (
page 202).
2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
Always turn adjustment screws2
and3 simultaneously for vertical ad-
justment until the headlamp is adjust-
ed as shown1. Turn clockwise for
upward movement and counterclock-
wise for downward movement.
Graduations:
screw2:0.50° pitch
screw3:0.67° pitch
The left and right headlamps must be ad-
justed individually.
iHigh beam adjustments simultaneous-
ly aim the low beam.
Vehicle should have a normal trunk
load.
iIf it is not possible to obtain a proper
headlamp adjustment, have the system
checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
