2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 key battery

294 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the key is in steering
lock position2.
If the key is left in steering lock position0
for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the switch. In this case,
the steering is locked. To unlock, remove
key from steering lock and reinsert.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.iTo signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn key
in steering lock to position2 and acti-
vate combination switch for left or right
turn signal in usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the
hazard warning flasher will operate
again.
iThe vehicle cannot be started via
tow-start.iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the gear selector lever will re-
main locked in positionP and the key
will not turn in the steering lock. For
more information, see “Battery”
(page 272) and “Jump starting”
(page 291).
For information on manual unlocking
transmission gear selector lever, see
(page 270).

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

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
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Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 76