2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Owner's Manual

337 Index
Sun visor 132
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 314
Switching off
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 54
Rapid seat heating 99
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Switching on
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 82
Front fog lamps 111
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 48
High beams 110
Rapid seat heating* 98
Seat heating* 98
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Trip computer* 186
Windshield wipers 49Synchronizing
ESP 246
Power windows 146
Remote control 263
Sliding/pop-up roof* 149
T
Tachometer 26, 118
Displaying gear range 121
Tail lamps 270
Cleaning 236
Replacing bulbs 267Tar stains 235
Technical data 302
Brake fluid 302
Coolants 304
Electrical system 297
Engine 294
Engine oil 302
Engine oil additives 302
Fuel requirements 303
Gasoline additives 303
Main dimensions 298
Premium unleaded gasoline 303
Rims and tires 295
Weights 299
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 307
Tele Aid System* 315

338 IndexTele Aid* 171
Emergency calls 173
Information 177
Initiating an emergency call
manually 175
Remote door unlock 179
Roadside assistance 175
Stolen vehicle tracking services 180
System self-check 172
Upgrade signals 178
Telematics* 315
Telephone* 170
Temperature
Grades of tires 309
Tires 228
Third row seats* 102
Folding down single seat 102
Installing single seat 104
Removing single seat 104
Storing single seat 103
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 158Tightening torque 315
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 277
Tilt
Head restraint 37, 39
Time
Setting hours 118
Setting minutes 118
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 216, 227
Tire speed rating 198, 315
Tire traction 197
Tires 295, 308
Direction of rotation 227
Driving instructions 196
Retreads 226
Rims and tires 295
Rotating 228
Service life 227
Temperature 228
Temperature grades 309
Tread depth 230
Wear pattern 228
Winter 230Tools 257
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicles with CD-changer* 258
Wheel bolt wrench 258
Tow-away alarm 29, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing
Trailer 206
Towing a trailer 209
Automatic transmission 124
Towing eyes
Front 285
Rear 285
Towing the vehicle 283
Stranded vehicle 286
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 180

339 Index
Traction 308, 315
Trailer
Attaching 208
Loading 208
Towing 209
Trailer hitches 207
Trailer towing 206
Attaching a trailer 208
Checking weights 208
Electrical connections 207
Hitches 207
Loading 208
Weights and ratings 207
Trailer weights and ratings 207
Transfer case 315
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Switching off 125
Switching on 125
Transmission selector lever 264
Unlocking manually 264
Tread depth (tires) 230
Treadwear 308Trip computer* 29, 186
Average fuel consumption 189
Compass 187
Country 190
Distance remaining 189
Language 190
Selecting functions 186
Setting date 186
Stop watch 189
Switching on 186
Trip odometer
Resetting 118
Trip odometer display 117
Trunk see Cargo compartment 89
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 266, 267, 269
Turn signals 49
Additional in mirrors 266
Cleaning lenses 236
Front bulbs 266
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 267, 270
Turning off
Engine 54U
Unlocking 32, 88
Centrally from inside 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 261
Driver’s door, fuel filler flap 89
Fuel filler flap 214
In an emergency 261
Transmission selector lever
manually 264
Vehicle in an emergency 179
With the remote control 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 178
Uphill driving
Cruise control 151
Upholstery
Cleaning 239
Upshifting 120

340 IndexUseful features 164
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 168
Cup holder 166
Electrical outlet 170
Garage door opener 180
Interior storage spaces 164
Programming or reprogramming the in-
tegrated remote control 182
Tele Aid* 171
Telephone* 170
Trip computer* 186
V
Vehicle
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 262
Lowering 276
Proper use of 17
Service battery 278
Towing 283
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 261
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 207
Vehicle battery 278Vehicle care
Cup holder 238
Engine cleaning 236
Gear selector lever 238
Hard plastic trim items 238
Headlamps 236
Instrument cluster 238
Leather upholstery 239
Light alloy wheels 238
MB Tex upholstery 239
Ornamental moldings 236
Paintwork 235
Parktronic* system sensor 237
Plastic and rubber parts 239
Power washer 235
Seat belts 238
Steering wheel 238
Tail lamps 236
Tar stains 235
Turn signals 236
Upholstery 239
Vehicle washing 236
Window cleaning 237
Wiper blades 237Vehicle identification number (VIN) 292
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicle lighting
Checking 216
Vehicle tool kit 257
Vehicle with CD-changer* 258
Vehicle washing 236
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 292,
315
Voice control system* 315
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 155
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 291
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 234

341 Index
Wear pattern (tires) 228
Weights 299
Wheel bolt wrench 258
Wheel change
Tightening torque 277
Wheels
Rotating 228
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 138
Refilling washer fluid 224
Replacing wiper blades 273
Washer fluid 224, 307
Washer system 307
Windshield washer fluid 307
Filler neck 224
Mixing ratio 307
Refilling 224
Wiping with 50Windshield washer system 307
Windshield wipers 49, 129
Intermittent 49
Interval wiping 130
Normal wiper speed 49
Rain sensor* 130
Rear window wiper/washer 51
Replacing wiper blades 273
Simultaneous wiping and washing 51
Single wipe 50
Switching on 49
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 50
Winter driving
Snow chains 231
Tires 230
Winter driving instructions 198
Winter tires 230Wiper blades
Cleaning 237
Installing 273
Removing 273
Replacing 273
Wiper switch 49
Wiper/washer
Rear window 51
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 50
Intermittent 49, 130
With windshield washer fluid 50
Wiping and washing simultaneously 51
X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 311

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Service and Literature
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Press time 08 / 20 / 03
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