2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 automatic transmission

331 Index
Automatic headlamp mode 108
Automatic interior lighting control
Activating 114
Deactivating 114
Automatic locking when driving 93
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 124
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 126
Gear ranges 122
Gear selector lever position 123
Gear shifting malfunctions 126
Kickdown 124
Manual shifting 121
One-touch gearshifting 121
Selector lever position 120
Towing a trailer 125
Transmission fluid 227
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 70
Compatible child seats 70, 323
Self-test 70
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system 323Backrest tilt 36
Backup lamps 275, 279
Bulbs 275
BAS 78, 323
Malfunction indicator lamp 251, 252,
253
Warning lamp 251
Batteries, remote control
Replacing 273
Battery discharged
Jump starting 291
Battery indicator lamp
Indicator lamp 261
Battery, vehicle 228, 272
Charging 289
Disconnecting 289
Reconnecting 289
Reinstalling 289
Removing 289
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 323
Block heater (Canada only) 236
Blocking
Rear door window operation 74
Brake assist system (BAS) 323
Brake fluid 314
Brake lamp bulbs 275Brake pad wear
Indicator lamp 261
Brakes 198
Warning lamp 250
Break-in period 196
Bulbs, replacing 274
Additional turn signals 274
Backup lamps 275
Brake lamps 275
Fog lamps 274
Front fog lamp 279
Front lamps 274
High beam 274
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamps 275, 281
Low beam 274
Parking, standing lamp 274
Rear fog lamps 279
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 279
Side marker lamps 274, 275
Standing lamps 274
Tail lamp assemblies 279
Turn signal lamps 274, 275
Turn signal, side marker lamp 274

336 IndexEngine oil 223, 314
Adding 226
Additives 314
Checking level 223
Consumption 223
Messages in display 224
Oil dipstick 226
Viscosity 324
Enlarged cargo compartment 100
Error
Display messages 263
ESP 25, 80, 324
Indicator lamp 251
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 251, 252,
253
Switching off 81
Switching on 82
Synchronizing 252
Warning lamp 258
ETD 324
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67Exterior mirrors
Folding 130
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Folding electrically 130
F
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 155
First aid kit 264
Flat tire 284
Lowering the vehicle 287
Preparing the vehicle 284
Spare wheel 266
Flexible Service System (FSS) 237, 324
Fluid level
Automatic transmission 227
Fog lamps 111
Replacing bulbs 274
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 276
Switching on 112
Folding
Exterior mirrors 130Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors 130
4-ETS 25, 79
Indicator lamp 259
LOW RANGE mode 80
Malfunction indicator lamp 259
Warning lamp 258
Front airbags 63
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 260
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 274, 276
Front towing eye 295
Front turn signal bulbs
Replacing 278
FSS (Flexible Service System) 237, 324
Fuel 220
Additives 315
Fuel reserve warning lamp 259
Gasoline additives 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 220,
315
Requirements 315
Reserve warning 25

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

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

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

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

348 IndexTightening torque 327
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 287
Tilt
Head restraint 38, 40
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 150
Opening 150
Synchronizing 152
Time
Setting hours 119
Setting minutes 119
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 221, 232
Tire speed rating 202, 327
Tire traction 201
Tires 307
Direction of rotation 232
Driving instructions 200
Retreads 231
Rims and tires 307
Service life 232
Temperature 233
Temperature grades 321
Tread depth 235
Wear pattern 233
Winter 235Tools 264
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicles with CD-changer* 265
Wheel bolt wrench 265
Tow-away alarm 29, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing
Trailer 211
Towing a trailer 214
Automatic transmission 125
Towing eye
Front 295
Rear 295
Towing the vehicle 293
Stranded vehicle 296
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 183
Traction 320, 327
Trailer
Attaching 213
Loading 212
Towing 214Trailer hitches 211
Trailer towing 211
Attaching a trailer 213
Checking weights 213
Electrical connections 212
Hitches 211
Loading 212
Weights and ratings 212
Trailer weights and ratings 212
Transfer case 327
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 127
Switching off 127
Switching on 127
Transmission selector lever 270
Unlocking manually 270
Tread depth (tires) 235
Treadwear 320