2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 wheel

526 IndexReplacing key batteries
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 441
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 161
Resetting
All functions of a submenu 162
Fuel consumption 177
Maintenance service indicator 373
Trip odometer 149
Residual heat utilization 212, 226, 227,
505
Residual ventilation 212, 226
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 505Restraint system 505
Restraint system see Infant
and child restraint systems
Returning from off-road driving 313
Returning seat backrest to original
position 262
Rim 367
Rims 487
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 284
RON 324
RON (Research Octane Number) 505
Roof rack* 269
Rotating wheels 368
Rubber parts
Cleaning 380
Run Flat Indicator 348S
Safety
Occupant 66
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 93
Seat backrest
Returning to original position 262
Seat belt force limiter 76
Seat belt height adjustment 48
Seat belts 73
Cleaning 379
Fastening 46
Height adjustment 48
Proper use of 48, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Warning lamp 388, 389

527 Index
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 132
Seat heating*
Switching off 134
Switching on 134
Seating capacity 340
Seats 128
Adjusting 38
Easy entry/exit feature
(Vehicles with memory
function*) 128
Heater* 133
Multicontour seat* 132
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 260
Selecting display 165
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 86
Tele Aid* 282
Service
Calling up the service indicator 372
Parts 482Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 483
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator
Calling up 372
Clearing 372
Service life (tires) 336
Setting
Convenience functions 163, 173
Cruise control 239
Day (clock) 166
Daytime running lamp mode 167,
168
Higher speed in cruise control 241
Hours (clock) 165
Individual vehicle settings 161
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 170
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 167
Language, multifunction display 164
Locator lighting 168
Lower speed in cruise control 242
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 164Minutes (clock) 166
Month (clock) 166
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 174
Slower speed in cruise control 242
Speed in cruise control 243
Speedometer display mode 164
Temperature (interior) 207, 221
Units
Speedometer 164
Year (clock) 167
Setting current speed 239
Setting the vehicle level* 252
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
Vehicle tool kit 432
Settings
Convenience functions 173
Factory, SmartKey 108
Lighting (control system) 167
Menus and submenus 152
Resetting all (control system) 161
Resetting in the submenu 162
Selective 108, 114

529 Index
Snow chains 370
Spare fuses 478
Spare wheel 433
Minispare wheel 433
Speed
Setting current 239
Speed settings
Cruise control 241, 242, 243
Speedometer 25
Settings units 164
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 164
Split rear bench seat 261
SRS 74, 505
Indicator lamp 390
SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing water
Driving instructions 305Starting difficulties 51
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 49
Steep terrain
Driving 308
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel
Adjusting 41
Cleaning 379
Electrical adjustment* 42
Steering wheel gearshift control 188
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 289
Stopping
Windows 232Storage compartment
in the center console 271
Storage compartments 270
Armrest 272
Cup holder 274
Glove box 270
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 270
Storage compartment in front
of armrest 272
Storage compartment in
the center console 271
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 136
Storing tires 337
Stranded vehicle 476

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

534 IndexUnlocking and opening
Tailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Unlocking the vehicle
Removing the mechanical key 435
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Uphill driving
Cruise control 240
Upholstery
Cleaning 380
Useful features 270
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter* 275
Cup holder 274
Garage door opener 289
Power outlet 277
Storage compartments 270
Tele Aid* 280
Telephone* 279V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 161, 163
Locking in an emergency 436
Lowering 460
Proper use of 17
Unlocking in an emergency 435
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 315
Vehicle capacity weight 367Vehicle care
Carpet 379
Cup holder 379
Engine cleaning 376
Gear selector lever 379
Hard plastic trim items 379
Headlamps 377
Instrument cluster 379
Leather upholstery* 380
Light alloy wheels 379
MB Tex upholstery 380
Ornamental moldings 377
Paintwork 375
Parktronic* system sensor 377
Plastic and rubber parts 380
Power washer 375
Seat belts 379
Side markers 377
Steering wheel 379
Tail lamps 377
Tar stains 375
Turn signal lenses 377
Upholstery 380
Vehicle washing 376
Window cleaning 378
Wiper blades 378

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