2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 low range

294 Technical termsEngine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRSFSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the speedometer
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
MCS
(M
odular C
ontrol S
ystem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the ra-
dio and navigation system, as well as
for other optional equipment (CD
changer, telephone, etc.).

296 Technical termsRON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without key turned and brake pedal de-
pressed.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.Tele Aid System*
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
viding that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.
Transfer case
Speed of rotation/torque converter
that works together with the ->auto-
matic transmission. In the LOW mode
off-road position, the transfer case de-
creases the output rotational speed of
the ->automatic transmission by ap-
proximately half. This results in a corre-
sponding increase of torque on the
drive axles.
The vehicle then has nearly double the
driving force but drives only approxi-
mately half as fast.

299 Index
A
ABS 25, 71, 293
ABS control 71
LOW RANGE mode 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 225
Warning lamp 225
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 117
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air circulation mode 130
Air recirculation mode 129
Anti-theft alarm system 78
Automatic climate control 125
ESP 77
Exterior headlamps 46
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 102
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 51, 78
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and climate control 131
Rear window defroster 131
Rear window wiper 48Residual heat 130
Seat heater 91
Tow-away alarm 80
Warning indicators (Parktronic*) 151
Windshield wipers 48
Activating automatic central locking 89
Adding
Coolant 206
Engine oil 204, 205
Additional turn signals 247
Adjustable steering column
Indicator lamp 229
Adjusting 34
Backrest tilt 36, 37
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36, 37
Head restraint tilt 36, 37
Headlamp aim 253
Instrument cluster illumination 110
Manual seat 35
Mirrors 38
Power seats 37
Seat cushion tilt 37
Seat fore and aft 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 37
Seat height 35, 36Seats 34
Steering wheel 37
Adjusting air distribution
Automatic climate control 127
Adjusting air volume
Automatic climate control 127
Air conditioner (cooling)
Turning on 129
Air conditioning
Cooling 129
Air conditioning refrigerant 286
Air outlets
Automatic climate control 132
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 211
Air pump 238
Air recirculation mode 128
Activating 129
Deactivating 129
AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 232
Airbags 55
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 293
BabySmartTM deactivation system 65
Children 56
Front 59

303 Index
Compass 173
Calibrating 174
Setting compass zone 174
Compass zone 174
Consumer information 291
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 197
Coolant 206, 287
Adding 206
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 288
Checking level 206
Indicator lamp 230
Temperature 199
Temperature gauge 111
Coolant level
Checking 201, 206
Crossing obstacles 190
Cruise control 146, 293
Canceling 147
Driving downhill 147
Driving uphill 147
Fine adjustment 148
LOW RANGE mode 148
Saving current speed 147
Setting speeds 148Cruise control lever 146
Cup holder 154
Cleaning 221
In front seat armrest 155
In instrument panel 154
In rear centerconsole 155
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 293
D
Daytime running lamp mode 103
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 129
Air recirculation mode 129
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Automatic climate control 125, 127
Cruise control 147
Defrost 128
Engine 51
ESP 76
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 105
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Immobilizer 78
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and climate control 131Rear window defroster 131
Residual heat 130
Seat heater 91
Tow-away alarm 80
Tow-away alarm (vehicles with trip
computer*) 80
Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip
computer) 81
Deactivating automatic central locking 89
Deep water see Standing water 185
Defogging
Windshield 128
Defrosting 128
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 49
With starting 45
Direction of rotation (tires) 210
Discharged battery
Jump starting 264
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 261
Display
Engine oil level 204
Display in the speedometer 111

305 Index
Engine
Compartment 202
Starting 44
Technical data 278
Turning off 51
Engine cleaning 219
Engine compartment
Fuse box in 271
Hood 202
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 232
Engine number 293
Engine oil 203, 286
Adding 204, 205
Additives 286
Checking level 203
Consumption 203
Filler neck 205
Viscosity 294
Engine oil level indicator 204
Engine oil level see Oil level 201
Enlarged cargo area 93
Error
Display messages 235
ESP 25, 75, 294
LOW RANGE mode 76
Malfunction indicator lamp 225, 226Switching off 76
Switching on 77
Warning lamp 224, 225, 226
ETD 294
Safety guidelines 57
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) 54
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 62
Exterior mirrors
Folding 120
Exterior rear view mirrors 38
Adjusting 38
F
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 148
First aid kit 236
Flat tire 255
Inflating the spare tire 259
Lowering the vehicle 258
Mounting the spare wheel 255
Preparing the vehicle 255
Spare wheel 239
Flexible Service System (FSS) 215, 294
Flexible service system (FSS) 25
Fluid level
Automatic transmission 206Fog lamp, rear 248
Fog lamps 105
Replacing bulbs 247
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 248
Switching on 105
Folding
Exterior mirrors 120
4-ETS 25, 73
Indicator lamp 226
LOW RANGE mode 74
Malfunction indicator lamp 226
Warning lamp 224
Front airbags 59
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 229
Switching off 106
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 249
Switching on 102
Front towing eyes 269
FSS 25
FSS (Flexible Service System) 215, 294
Fuel 200
Additives 287
Fuel reserve warning lamp 233

308 IndexInterior lighting 107
Activating automatic control 107
Deactivating automatic control 107
Manual operation 108
Reading lamps 108
Interior storage spaces 152
Armrest 153
Cup holder 155
Glove box 152
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 153
Storage compartment under front
passenger seat* 152
Intermittent wiping 122
J
Jack 237, 238
Jump starting 264
K
Key
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in steering lock 33
Remote control with folding key 84
Unlocking liftgate 85Unlocking the driver’s door, fuel filler
flap 85
Key positions in steering lock 33
Key, Mechanical 242
Key, Remote control
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 117, 294
L
Labels, identification 276
Lamp bulbs, exterior 247
Lamps, exterior
Front 247
Rear 248
Lamps, indicator and warning
4-ETS 224, 226
ABS 225
Adjustable steering column 229
AIRBAG OFF 59, 232
BAS 73, 225, 226
Battery indicator lamp 233
Brake pad wear 234
Brakes 228
CHECK ENGINE 232
Coolant 230
EBP 229Engine diagnostics 232
ESP 224, 225, 226
Front fog lamps 229
Fuel reserve 233
Instrument cluster ??–233
Low engine oil level 229
LOW RANGE 226
Low washer system fluid level 234
Seat belts 234
Service indicator 215
SRS 54, 227
Turn signals 25
LATCH child seat anchors 68
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 277
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 222
Lever
For cruise control 146
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 248, 252
Liftgate
Closing 88
Opening 85, 87
Opening from inside 87
Opening from outside 87

309 Index
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 221
Lighter
Rear center console 157
Lighter see cigarette lighter 156
Lighting 102
Automatic headlamp mode 103
Cargo compartment 109
Combination switch 102
Daytime running lamp mode 103
Door entry lamps 107
Front fog lamps 105
High beam flasher 102
High beams 102
Instrument cluster illumination 110
Interior 107
Locator lighting 105
Low beam 102
Night security illumination 104
Parking lamps 102
Limiting the gear range 114
Limp Home Mode 117
Line of fall 294
Loading 139
Cargo area cover blind* 143
Cargo floor plates 144Cargo tie-down rings 140
Hooks 140
Instructions 139, 140
Partition net* 141
Roof rack 145
Split rear bench seat 93
Trailer 193
Locator lighting 105
Lock button 294
Locking 84
Automatic while driving 89
Centrally from inside 90
Fuel filler flap 200
Global 85
Vehicle in an emergency 243
Locking knobs 32
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 275
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 249
Switching on 46
Low engine oil level
Indicator lamp 229
LOW RANGE - 4-ETS 74
LOW RANGE - ABS 72LOW RANGE - ESP 76
LOW RANGE mode 118
Low washer system fluid level
Indicator lamp 234
Lowering
Vehicle 258
M
Main dimensions 282
Maintenance 12
Display messages 235
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 244
Interior lighting control 108
Locking the vehicle 243
Sliding/pop-up roof 246
Unlocking the driver’s door 242
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 245
Manual seat
Adjusting 35
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35

314 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 71
Saving current speed 147
Seat belt force limiter 62
Seat belt height adjustment 43
Seat belts 54, 60
Cleaning 221
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 42, 61
Safety guidelines 57
Warning lamp 234
Seat heater
Switching off 91
Switching on 91
Seats 91
Adjusting 34
Heater 91
Manual 35
Power 37Rapid seat heating 91
Rear 93
Split rear bench seat 93
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 140
Selector lever 26
Lock 44
Position 26, 113
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 66
Tele Aid* 160
Service 215
Calling up the service indicator 216
Major service (Service B) 215
Minor service (Service A) 215
Overdue 215
Spare parts
Types 215
When due 215
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 275
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 215
Calling up 216
Clearing 215, 216Service indicator (FSS)
Display messages 235
Service life (tires) 210
Service System see FSS
Setting
Cruise control 147
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 100
Higher speed in cruise control 148
Hours (clock) 112
Lower speed in cruise control 148
Minutes (clock) 112
Slower speed in cruise control 148
Speed in cruise control 148
Setting date
Trip computer* 172
Setting language
Trip computer* 176
Shift lock 296
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 115
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 114
Side impact airbags 59
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250