2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 lock

337 Index
Fuel additives 315
Fuel filler flap 219
Locking 219
Opening 269
Unlocking 219
Fuel requirements 315
Fuel tank
Filler flap 219
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 312
Functions
Trip computer* 189
Fuse box 299
Fuse chart 298
Fuse extractor 298
Fuses 297
Fuse box in passenger footwell 299
Fuse chart 298
Fuse extractor 298
Main fuse box 298
Spare fuses 298G
Garage door opener 29, 183
Erasing in remote control 188
Gasoline additives 315
Gasoline see Fuel
Gauge for
Coolant temperature 25
Fuel 25
Outside temperature 25
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 324
Gear range 324
Automatic transmission 122
Limiting 122
Shifting into optimal 121
Gear range limit
Canceling 121
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 244
Position 123
Glass breakage sensor 84
Global Positioning System (GPS) 325Glove box 23, 167
Closing 167
Opening 167
Good visibility 128
GPS 325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 324
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 324
H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 244
Hazard warning flasher 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Head restraints
Manual seats 37
Power seats* 39
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 282

339 Index
Intermittent wiping 132
J
Jack 265
Jump starting 291
K
Key
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 90
Positions in steering lock 33
Remote control with folding key 88
Unlocking liftgate 89
Unlocking the driver’s door,
fuel filler flap 89
Key, Mechanical 268
Key, Remote control
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 124, 325
L
Labels, identification 304
Lamp bulbs, exterior 274
Lamps, exterior
Front 274
Rear 275Lamps, indicator and warning
4-ETS 258, 259
ABS 248
Adjustable steering column 260
AIRBAG OFF 63, 249
BAS 78, 251, 252
Battery indicator lamp 261
Brake pad wear 261
Brakes 250
CHECK ENGINE 254, 255
CHECK Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 255
Coolant 256
EBP 251
Engine diagnostics 254, 255
ESP 251, 252, 258
Front fog lamps 260
Fuel reserve 259
Low engine oil level 260
LOW RANGE 259
Low washer system fluid level 260
Seat belts 260
Service indicator 237
SRS 262
Turn signals 25LATCH child seat anchors 73
LATCH child seat mounts 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 305
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 245
Lever
For cruise control 153
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 275, 281
Liftgate
Closing 92
Opening 89, 91
Opening from inside 91
Opening from outside 91
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 244
Lighter see cigarette lighter

340 IndexLighting 107
Automatic headlamp mode 108
Cargo compartment 116
Daytime running lamp mode 109
Fog lamps 111
Front fog lamps 112
High beam 111
High beam flasher 111
Instrument cluster illumination 117
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Night security illumination 109
Limiting the gear range 122
Limp Home Mode 126
Line of fall 325
Loading 160
Cargo compartment cover
blind* 164
Cargo floor plates 165
Cargo tie-down rings 161
Hooks 162
Instructions 160
Partition net* 162
Roof rack 166
Split rear bench seat 100
Trailer 212Locator lighting 111
Lock button 325
Locking 88
Automatic while driving 93
Centrally from inside 94
Fuel filler flap 219
Global 89
Vehicle in an emergency 269
Locking knobs 32
Loss of keys 90
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 303
Low beam bulbs
Replacing bulbs 276
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 274
Switching on 50
Low engine oil level
Indicator lamp 260
LOW RANGE - 4-ETS 80
LOW RANGE - ABS 77
LOW RANGE - ESP 81
LOW RANGE mode 127
Low washer system fluid level
Indicator lamp 260Lowering
Vehicle 287
M
Main dimensions 310
Main fuse box 298
Maintenance 12
Display messages 263
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 327
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 269
Interior lighting control 115
Locking the vehicle 269
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Unlocking the driver’s door 268
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 270
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 37
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 38, 40
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Seat height 37
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 245

342 IndexOpening and closing
Side windows 146
Operating
Garage door opener 188
Integrated remote control 188
Radio transmitters 216
Vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 242
Outside temperature indicator 119
Overdue service 238
Overhead control panel 29
P
Paintwork 241
Panic alarm 75
Panic button on remote control 75
Parking 200
Parking and locking 54
Parking brake 48, 54
Engaging 54
Releasing 48
Parking lamps
Switching on 107Parking, standing lamp
Replacing bulbs 274
Parktronic (Parking assist)* 326
Parktronic system*
Switching off 159
Switching on 159
Parktronic* 156
Cleaning system sensor 243
Range of the sensors 157
Sensor cover 243
Switching off 159
Switching on 159
Warning indicators 158
Partition net* 162
Engaging 162
Removing 164
Tightening 163
Parts see Parts service
Parts service 302
Passenger compartment 215
Interior lighting 114
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 299
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 197Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 245
Poly-V-belt drive 326
Layout 305
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 106
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 197
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 150
Closing 271
Opening 271
Power train 326
Power washer 241
Power windows
Blocking of rear door window
operation 74
Side windows 146
Synchronizing 148

343 Index
Practical hints
First aid kit 264
Fuses 297
Lamps in instrument cluster 248
Spare wheel 266
Towing the vehicle 293
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicle tool kit 264
Premium unleaded gasoline 315
Problems
While driving 53
With vehicle 18
Product information 9
R
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 216
Rain sensor* 132, 133
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 157
Rapid seat heating
Switching off 99
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 99Reading lamp 29
Reading lamps 115
Rear automatic climate control 143
Adjusting air volume and air
distribution manually 143
Automatic mode 143
Rear bench seat
Foldable 100
Rear door window
Blocking operation 74
Rear fog lamp
Switching on 112
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 279
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and climate control
Activating 143
Deactivating 143
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and rear automatic climate
control 143
Rear quarter windows* 148
Closing 149
Opening 148Rear seats 99
Easy entry/exit feature* 101
Enlarging cargo compartment 100
Folding down backrest 100
Folding up 101
Folding up backrest 100
Fore and aft 100
Lowering 101
Third row* 102
Rear towing eye 295
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 128
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 135
Activating 135
Deactivating 135
Rear window wiper 133
Rain sensor* 133
Rear window wiper/washer 52
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 289
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 314
Regular checks 221
Reinstalling vehicle battery 289

344 IndexRemote control
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Replacing batteries 273
Synchronizing 273
Unlocking liftgate 89
Unlocking the driver’s door,
fuel filler flap 89
Unlocking with 32
Remote control with folding key 88
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 182
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 326
Removing
Vehicle battery 289
Wheel 286
Wiper blades 283
Removing spare wheel 266Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 279
Brake lamp bulbs 279
Bulbs 274
Front lamp bulbs 276
Front turn signal bulbs 278
Fuses 298
High beam halogen bulbs 277
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamp bulbs 281
Low beam bulbs 276
Rear fog lamp bulbs 279
Rear lamp bulbs 275, 279
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 279
Rear turn signal bulbs 279
Side marker bulb 278
Wiper blades 283
Replacing front fog lamp bulb 279
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 238
Trip odometer 119
Residual heat utilization 142, 326
Residual ventilation 142REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 326
Restraint system 326
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Returning from off-road driving 210
Rims 307
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 178
RON 220
RON (Research Octane Number) 326
Roof rack 166
Rotating wheels 233
Rubber parts
Cleaning 245
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 76

345 Index
Saving current speed 154
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 46
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 244
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Warning lamp 260
Seat heater*
Switching off 99
Switching on 98
Seats 95
Adjusting 35
Heater* 98
Manual 36
Rapid seat heating* 99
Rear 99
Split rear bench seat 100
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 161Selector lever 26
Lock 47
Position 26, 120
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 70
Tele Aid* 175
Service
Calling up the service indicator 238
Major service (Service B) 237
Minor service (Service A) 237
Overdue 238
Parts 302
Types 238
When due 237
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 303
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 237
Calling up 238
Clearing 237, 238
Service indicator (FSS)
Display messages 263Service life (tires) 232
Service System see FSS
Setting
Cruise control 154
Higher speed in cruise control 155
Hours (clock) 119
Lower speed in cruise control 155
Minutes (clock) 119
Slower speed in cruise control 155
Speed in cruise control 155
Setting date
Trip computer* 189
Setting illumination time 110
Setting language
Trip computer* 193
Shift lock 326
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 123
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 121
Side impact airbags 64
Side marker bulb
Replacing 278
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 274, 275

346 IndexSide windows 146
Automatic closing 147
Automatic opening 147
Cleaning 243
Closing 147
Closing fully (Express-close) 147
Opening 147
Opening and closing 146
Opening fully (Express-open) 147
Rear quarter window* 148
Stopping 147
Synchronizing power windows 148
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 52
Windshield wipers 51
Single wipe 51
Snow chains 236
Spare fuses 298
Spare wheel 266
Removing 266
Speed
Saving current 154Speed settings
Cruise control 155
Speedometer 25
Split rear bench seat 100
SRS 66, 326
Indicator lamp 262
Standing lamps 107
Standing water
Driving instructions 204
StArt
Display messages 263
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 47
Steep terrain
Driving 206
Steering column
Height adjustment 40
Length adjustment 40
Steering lock 23, 33
Positions 33Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjustment 40
Cleaning 244
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 183
Stop watch 192
Stopping
Windows 147
Storage compartments 167
Armrest 168
Cup holder 170
Glove box 167
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 168
Storage compartment under front
passenger seat* 167
Under front passenger seat* 167
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 106
Stranded vehicle 296
Sun visor 134
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 326