2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 brake fluid

508 IndexAir bags 67
Children 68
Front 71
Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72
Air conditioning
Turning off 211
Turning on 211
Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air distribution
Adjusting 207, 222
Air pressure 365, 501
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 209, 223
Activating 209, 224
Deactivating 210, 225
Air suspension package* 249
Air suspension* 501Air volume
Adjusting 207, 208, 222
Alarm
Audible 91, 102
Canceling 102
Visual 100
Alarm system
Anti-theft 100
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 501
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 499
Antilock brake system (ABS) 501
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 101
Canceling alarm 102
Disarming 101
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 100
Immobilizer 100
Tow-away alarm 102
Aquaplaning see HydroplaningArmrest
Storage compartment in front of 272
Storage compartments 272
Armrest in rear seat bench 275
Ashtray*
Front center console 275
Aspect ratio 365
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 332
Attaching a trailer 316
AUDIO menu 157
Selecting radio station 157
Selecting satellite radio*
station (USA only) 157
Audio system
CD mode 158
Auto-dimming rear view mirror* 195
Auto-dimming*
Rear view mirror 195
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 172

509 Index
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Adjusting air distribution 222
Adjusting air volume 222
Air recirculation mode 223
Defrosting 223
Rear passenger compartment 227
Rear window defroster 200
Residual heat utilization 226
Residual ventilation 226
Setting the temperature 221
Automatic climate control*
3-zone automatic climate
control* 216
Automatic climate control* (3-zone) 216
Automatic headlamp mode 139
Automatic lighting control
Deactivating 146
Automatic locking when driving 125Automatic transmission 49
Accelerator position 190
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 192
Gear ranges 187
Gear selector lever position 184, 185
Gear shifting malfunctions 192
Gearshift pattern for 49
Kickdown 190
Towing a trailer 191
Transmission fluid 332
B
Backrest
Folding forward 261
Backup lamps 444, 451
Bulbs 444
Bar 365, 501
BAS 95, 501
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 109, 115Batteries, vehicle
Messages in display 398, 407
Battery
Key batteries 440
Replacing key batteries 440
Battery discharged
Jump starting 470
Battery, vehicle 462
Charging 469
Dis-/reconnecting 464
Removing/installing 464
Bead 365, 501
Belt reel 267
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 501
Block heater (Canada only) 370
Blocking
Rear door window operation 89
Brake assist system (BAS) 501
Brake fluid 495
Message in display 409
Brake lamp bulbs 444

521 Index
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 223
Maximum inflation pressure 366
Maximum load rating 366
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 366
Maximum tire inflation pressure 504
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 380
Mechanical key 435
Memory function* 135, 504
Recalling positions from
memory 136
Menus 153
AUDIO 157
In control system 153, 154
Message memory 159
Settings menu 161
Standard display 156
Submenus 152
TEL* 178
Trip computer 177
Message
Displaying 160
Message memory 159
Calling up 159Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 164
Minispare wheel
Spare wheel 433
Mirrors
Activating exterior mirror
parking position* 196
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming rear view mirror* 195
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Exterior rear view mirror
parking positions* 174
Modular COMAND System 504
Modular COMAND System see
separate operating instructions
MON 324
MON (Motor Octane Number) 504
Mounting
New wheel 459
Mph or km/h in speedometer 164
Multicontour seat* 132
Multifunction display 504
Selecting language 164
Standard display 154Multifunction display messages
ABS 397
Batteries 398, 407
Brake fluid 409
Brake pads 408
Coolant 412
Coolant level 410
Cruise control 398
Doors 413
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 408
Engine oil 414–415
Fuel cap 416
Fuel reserve tank 416
Hood 416
Lamps 420
Lamps, exterior 418
Oil 414–415
Parking brake 409
SmartKey 417
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 417
Tailgate 427
Tele Aid* 425, 426
Washer fluid 427
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 504

531 Index
Tar stains 375
Technical data 495
Brake fluid 495
Coolants 497
Electrical system 490
Engine 486
Engine oil 495
Engine oil additives 495
Fuel requirements 496
Gasoline additives 497
Main dimensions 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Rims and tires 487
Weights 492
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system 500Tele Aid* 280
Call priority 287
Emergency calls 282
Information 286
Initiating an emergency call
manually 284
Messages in display 425, 426
Remote door unlock 288
Roadside assistance 284
Stolen vehicle recovery services 289
System self-check 282
Tele Aid* System 505
Telematics* 506
Telephone* 279
Answering a call 179
Dialing a number from
the phone book 180
Ending a call 180
Loading phone book* 180
Operating 178
Redialing 181Telephones and two-way radios 320
Telescoping rod 268
Temperature
Setting interior
temperature 207, 221
Tires 346
The coolant level is correct if
the level 333
Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 260
Tightening torque 506
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 461
Tilt
Head restraint 41
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 235
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 235
Synchronizing 237

535 Index
Vehicle jack 431
Vehicle level control* 250, 506
Vehicle lighting
Checking 325
Vehicle loading terminology 365
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 368
Vehicle tool kit 430
Setting up the collapsible wheel
chock 432
Vehicle washing 376
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 506W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 256
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 75
Parking brake 53
Warranty coverage 483
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Wear pattern (tires) 368
Weights 492
Wheel change
Tightening torque 461
Wheels
Rotating 368
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 208, 222
Refilling washer fluid 334
Replacing wiper blades 453
Washer fluid 333, 500
Washer system 500Windshield washer fluid 500
Message in display 427
Mixing ratio 500
Refilling 333
Wiping with 56
Windshield washer system 500
Windshield wipers 55
Fast wiper speed 55
Intermittent 55
Intermittent wiping 55
Interval wiping 56
Normal wiper speed 55
Rear window wiper/washer 57
Replacing wiper blades 453
Simultaneous wiping and washing 58
Single wipe 56
Switching on 55
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 56