2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Modular comand

504 Technical termsMaximum tire inflation pressure
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page 366)
Modular COMAND System
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the ra-
dio and navigation system, as well as
for other optional equipment (CD
changer, telephone, etc.).
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror
positions.
MON
(Motor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
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page 366)
OCS
(Occupant C
lassification S
ystem)
The system automatically turns the
front passenger front air bag on or off
based on the classified occupant size
category determined by weight sensor
readings from the seat.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.Parktronic (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case


Drive shaft


Differential


Axle shafts/axles

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

522 IndexN
Navigation system see separate Modular
COMAND System operating instructions
Night security illumination 141
Normal occupant weight 366
O
Occupant Classification System 81
Self-test 86
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 366
Occupant safety 66
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 46
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH type child seat mounts 88
Seat belts 46, 70
OCS 504
Off-road - 4-ETS 99
Off-road - ABS 94
Off-road - ESP
®
98Off-road driving
Checklist 307, 313
Crossing obstacles 311
Driving instructions off-road
driving 306
Driving through water 310
Returning 313
Rules 307
Special driving features 306
Steep terrain 308
Off-road driving program 248
Switching off 249
Switching on 249
Oil
Adding 331
Consumption 327
Dipstick 327
Filler neck 331
Viscosity 502
One-touch gearshifting
Canceling gear range limit 190Opening
Doors from the inside 117
Fuel filler flap 323
Fuel filler flap manually 438
Glove box 270
Hood 326
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Side windows 232
Tailgate 118
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 235
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an
emergency 439
Windows 230
Opening the tailgate from
the inside electrically* 118
Opening the tailgate from
the outside 118