2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 headlamp

333 Index
Cleaning
Cup holder 244
Gear selector lever 244
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 133
Headliner 244
Instrument cluster 244
Leather upholstery 245
Light alloy wheels 244
MB Tex upholstery 245
Plastic and rubber parts 245
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 244
Windows 243
Windshield 51
Wiper blades 243
Clock 26, 119
Closing
Glove box 167
Hood 223
Liftgate 92
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Rear quarter windows* 149
Side windows 147
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 150Closing tilt/sliding sunroof*
In an emergency 271
Cockpit 22, 323
Combination switch
High beam flasher 50
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 51
Compass 190
Calibrating 191
Setting compass zone 191
Compass zone 191
Consumer information 320
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 216
Coolant 227, 316
Adding 228
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 316
Checking level 227
Indicator lamp 256
Temperature 218
Temperature gauge 118Coolant level
Checking 227
Crossing obstacles 209
Cruise control 153, 323
Canceling 154
Driving downhill 154
Driving uphill 154
Fine adjustment 155
LOW RANGE mode 155
Saving current speed 154
Setting speeds 155
Cruise control lever 153
Cup holder 169
Cleaning 244
In front seat armrest 170
In instrument panel 169
In rear center console 170
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 323

334 IndexD
Daytime running lamp mode 109
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 141
Air recirculation mode 141
Alarm 84
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Automatic climate control 137, 139
Cruise control 154
Defrost 140
Engine 55
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 83
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and climate control 143
Rear window defroster 135
Rear window wiper 52
Residual heat 142
Seat heater* 99
Tow-away alarm 85
Tow-away alarm
(vehicles with trip computer*) 85
Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip
computer*) 86Deactivating automatic central
locking 94
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 140
Defrosting 140
Difficulties
While driving see Problems
while driving
With starting 48
Direction of rotation (tires) 232
Discharged battery
Jump starting 291
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 289
Display in the speedometer 118
Display messages
Error 263
Service indicator (FSS) 263
StArt 263Displays
Messages 224
Service indicator 237
Distance remaining 192
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 182
Doors
Opening from inside vehicle 90
Opening from outside 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 154
Downshifting 121
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 197
Drive sensibly-save fuel 197
Driving 43, 48
Abroad 216
In winter 202
Problems 53
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 204

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

338 IndexHeadlamp cleaning system* 230
Headlamps
Automatic control 108
Bi-Xenon* 323
Cleaning 242
Cleaning system* 133, 230
Refilling washer fluid 230
Switching off 55
Switching on 50
Washer fluid 319
Washer system 319
Headliner
Cleaning 244
Heated seats* 98
Height adjustment
Head restraints 37, 39
Seat belts 46
Steering wheel 40
High beam 111
High beam flasher 50, 111
High beam halogen headlamps
Replacing bulbs 277
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 274
High mounted brake lamp
Replacing bulbs 281Hood 222
Closing 223
Opening 222
Hooks
Loading 162
Hydroplaning 201
I
Identification labels 304
Certification label 304
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 304
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 83
Activating 83
Deactivating 83
Indicator lamp
Adjustable steering column 260
Brake pad wear 261
Coolant 256
Front fog lamps 260
Low engine oil level 260
Infant and child restraint systems 68
Installing 71
LATCH child seat mounts 73Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 180
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 128
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 71
Wiper blades 283
Instrument cluster 24, 117, 325
Cleaning 244
Coolant temperature gauge 118
Display in the speedometer 118
Illumination 117
Lamps in 259
Outside temperature indicator 119
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Integrated remote control
Erasing memory 188
Operating 188
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Manual control 115
Reading lamps 115
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41

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

347 Index
Switching off
Automatic climate control 139
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 55
Rapid seat heating 99
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 127
Switching on
Automatic climate control 139
ESP 82
Front fog lamps 112
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 112
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 50
Rapid seat heating* 99
Seat heating* 98
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 127
Trip computer* 189
Windshield wipers 51
Synchronizing
ESP 252
Power windows 148
Remote control 273
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 152T
Tachometer 26, 119
Displaying gear range 122
Tail lamps 279
Cleaning 242
Tar stains 241
Technical data 314
Brake fluid 314
Coolants 316
Electrical system 309
Engine 306
Engine oil 314
Engine oil additives 314
Fuel requirements 315
Gasoline additives 315
Main dimensions 310
Premium unleaded gasoline 315
Rims and tires 307
Weights 311
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 319
Tele Aid System* 327Tele Aid* 174
Emergency calls 176
Information 180
Initiating an emergency call
manually 178
Remote door unlock 182
Roadside assistance 178
Stolen vehicle tracking services 183
System self-check 175
Tele Aid System* 175
Upgrade signals 181
Telematics* 327
Telephone* 173
Temperature
Grades of tires 321
Tires 233
Third row seats* 102
Folding down single seat 103
Installing single seat 104
Removing single seat 104
Storing single seat 103
Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 161

350 IndexVehicle care
Cup holder 244
Engine cleaning 242
Gear selector lever 244
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 242
Instrument cluster 244
Leather upholstery 245
Light alloy wheels 244
MB Tex upholstery 245
Ornamental moldings 242
Paintwork 241
Parktronic* system sensor 243
Plastic and rubber parts 245
Power washer 241
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 244
Tail lamps 242
Tar stains 241
Turn signals 242
Upholstery 245
Vehicle washing 242
Window cleaning 243
Wiper blades 243Vehicle identification number (VIN) 304
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicle lighting
Checking 221
Vehicle tool kit 264
Vehicle with CD-changer* 265
Vehicle washing 242
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 304,
327
Voice control system* 327
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 158
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 49
Warranty coverage 303
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 233
Weights 311
Wheel bolt wrench 265Wheel change
Tightening torque 287
Wheels
Rotating 233
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 140
Refilling washer fluid 230
Replacing wiper blades 283
Washer fluid 230, 319
Washer system 319
Windshield washer fluid 319
Mixing ratio 319
Refilling 230
Wiping with 51
Windshield washer system 319

351 Index
Windshield wipers 51, 131
Intermittent 51
Interval wiping 132
Normal wiper speed 51
Rain sensor* 132
Rear window wiper/washer 52
Replacing wiper blades 283
Simultaneous wiping and washing 52
Single wipe 51
Switching on 51
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 51
Winter driving
Snow chains 236
Tires 235
Winter driving instructions 202
Winter tires 235Wiper blades
Cleaning 243
Installing 283
Removing 283
Replacing 283
Wiper switch 51
Wiper/washer
Rear window 52
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 51
Intermittent 51, 132
With windshield washer fluid 51
Wiping and washing simultaneously 52
X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 323