2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 sunroof

205 Operation
Driving instructions
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:

LOW RANGE mode (
page 127)


LOW RANGE – ABS (
page 77)


LOW RANGE – 4-ETS (
page 80)


LOW RANGE – ESP (
page 81)
Off-road driving rules
Engage the LOW RANGE mode before driv-
ing under off-road conditions
(
page 127).
Fasten items being carried as securely as
possible (
page 160).Checklist before off-road driving
Engine oil level


Check the engine oil level
(page 224). The display
OIL i.O

must appear via display in the speed-
ometer.
Only then can the vehicle obtain a trou-
ble-free oil supply, even on steep gradi-
ents.
iWe recommend keeping doors, liftgate,
windows, and tilt / sliding sunroof*
closed whenever driving in off-road
mode.
!Observe the following during off-road
driving:

Adjust vehicle speed to condition of
terrain. The more uneven, rutty and
steeper the terrain, the lower the
speed should be.


Watch out for obstacles, such as
rocks, holes, tree stumps and ruts.


Be especially careful when driving
in unknown territory. It may be nec-
essary to get out of the vehicle and
scout the path you intend to take.


Before driving through water, deter-
mine is depth.


Do not stop vehicle while immersed
in water, and do not shut off the
engine.


In sandy soil, please drive at a
steady speed as allowed by condi-
tions. This helps overcome the vehi-
cle rolling resistance and reduces
the likelihood of the vehicle sinking
into the ground.


Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.


Always drive onto slopes with the
the engine running and the vehicle
in gear.

271 Practical hints
Opening / closing in an emergency
Opening / closing in an emergency
Power tilt / sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt / sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt / sliding sunroof drive is located be-
hind cover3 between the front interior
lamps.
1Hexagon drive hole
2Crank
3Cover
Remove the key from the steering lock.

Pry off cover3 using a flat blade
srewdriver.

Take crank2 out of the Operator’s
Manual pouch.

Insert crank2 through hole1.

Turn crank2 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn crank2 counterclockwise to:

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
iPush crank2 upward while turning to
disengage the electric motor.iTurn crank2 slowly and smoothy.
The tilt / sliding sunroof must be syn-
chronized if it has been operated man-
ually (
page 152).

290 Practical hintsBattery
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 119).


Set the date in trip computer
(page 189).


Calibrate the compass
(page 191).


Resynchronize the ESP
(page 252).


Resynchronize side power windows
(page 148).


Resynchronize tilt / sliding
sunroof*(
page 152).

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

335 Index
Driving abroad 216
Driving instructions
Towing a trailer 214
Driving off 199
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 79
ABS 76
BAS 78
ESP 80
Driving systems 153
Cruise control 153
Driving safety systems 76
EBP 80
Parktronic* 156
Driving through water 208
Driving tips 124
Accelerator position 124
Kickdown 124
E
Easy entry/exit feature* 101
EBP 80
Indicator lamp 251Economy mode
Automatic climate control 137
Electrical connections
Trailer 212
Electrical fuses 297
Electrical outlet 173
Electrical system
Technical data 309
Electrically folding exterior
rear view mirrors 130
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Electronic stability program see ESP
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency call system
Requirements 175
Emergency call system* 175
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 178
With Tele Aid* 176
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 126Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Locking the vehicle 269
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Remote door unlock 182
Unlocking the vehicle 268
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 217
Emission control label 304
Engine
Starting 47
Technical data 306
Turning off 55
Engine cleaning 242
Engine compartment
Hood 222
Main fuse box 298
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 254
Engine malfunction indicator lamp
(Canada only) 25
Engine malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) 25
Engine number 323

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

341 Index
MCS
Modular Control System 325
Mechanical key 268
Memory function 105, 325
Memory function* 106
Recalling positions from
memory 106
Mirrors
Activating exterior mirror parking
position 129
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 128
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 106
MON 220
MON (Motor Octane Number) 325
Multifunction display 325
N
Night security illumination 109
Deactivation temporarily 110O
Occupant safety 58
Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 67
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 68
LATCH child seat mounts 73
Seat belts 43, 62
Odometer display 118
Odometer, main 25
Off-road driving
Checklist 205, 210
Crossing obstacles 209
Driving instructions off-road
driving 204
Driving through water 208
Returning 210
Rules 205
Special driving features 205
Steep terrain 206
Oil
Adding 226
Consumption 223
Dipstick 223
Oil dipstick 226
Viscosity 324One-touch gearshifting 121
Canceling gear range limit 121
Downshifting 121
Upshifting 121
Opening
Doors from the inside 90
Fuel filler flap 219
Fuel filler flap manually 269
Glove box 167
Hood 222
Liftgate 89, 91
Liftgate from inside 91
Liftgate from outside 91
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 271
Rear quarter windows* 148
Side windows 147
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 169
Storage compartment under passenger
seat 168
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 150
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an
emergency 271
Windows 147

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