292 Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 3:
Hold the end of the hand-held remote
control transmitter6 of the device
you wish to train approximately 2 to
5 in (5 to12 cm) away from the surface
of the integrated remote control
located on the left side of the interior
rear view mirror, keeping the indicator
lamp4 in view.
Step 4:
Using both hands, simultaneously
press the hand-held transmitter
button5 and the desired integrated
signal transmitter button (1, 2
or3). Do not release the buttons until
completing step 5.
The indicator lamp4 on the
integrated remote control will flash,
first slowly and then rapidly.Step 5:
When the indicator lamp4 flashes
rapidly, release both buttons.
Step 6:
Press and hold the just-trained
integrated signal transmitter button
and observe the indicator lamp4.
If the indicator lamp4 stays on
constantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when
the integrated signal transmitter
button is pressed and released.Step 7:
To program the remaining two buttons,
repeat the steps above starting with
step 3.
iThe indicator lamp4 flashes the first
time the signal transmitter button is
programmed. If this button has already
been programmed, the indicator lamp
will only start flashing after
20 seconds.
iIf the indicator lamp4 flashes rapidly
for about two seconds and then turns
to a constant light, continue with
programming steps 8 through 12 as
your garage door opener may be
equipped with the “rolling code”
feature.
294 Controls in detailUseful featuresIf you live in Canada or if you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
(regardless of where you live) by using the
programming procedures, replace step 4
with the following:
Step 4:
Continue to press and hold the
integrated signal transmitter button
(1, 2 or3) while you press and
re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held
remote control transmitter6 every
two seconds until the frequency signal
has been learned. Upon successful
training, the indicator lamp4 will
flash slowly and then rapidly after
several seconds.
Proceed with programming step 5 and
step 6 to complete.Operation of remote control
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Select and press the appropriate
integrated signal transmitter button
(1, 2or3) to activate the remote
controlled device.
The integrated remote control trans-
mitter continues to send the signal as
long as the button is pressed – up to
20 seconds.Erasing the integrated remote control
memory
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Simultaneously hold down the signal
transmitter buttons1 and3, for
approximately 20 seconds, until the
indicator lamp4 flashes rapidly. Do
not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
The codes of all three channels are
erased.iIf you sell your vehicle, erase the codes
of all three channels.
515 Index
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Locking the vehicle 436
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Remote door unlock 288
Unlocking the vehicle 435
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 321
Ending
A call (telephone*) 180
Engine
Message in the display 410
Starting 49
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 50
Technical data 486
Turning off 62
Engine cleaning 376
Engine compartment
Hood 326
Main fuse box 478
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 385, 410
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp (Canada only) 25
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) 25Engine number 502
Engine oil 327, 495
Adding 331
Additives 495
Checking level 327
Checking with the
control system (ML 500 only) 328
Checking with the
oil dipstick (ML 350 only) 330
Consumption 327
Display messages 414–415
Messages in display 329, 414–415
Viscosity 502
ESP
®
25, 95, 502
Off-road-ESP
®
98
Switching off 97
Switching on 98
Warning lamp 387
ETD 502
Safety guidelines 70
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 76
Exterior mirrors
Folding 197
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 44
Parking position* for 174F
Fastening the seat belts 46
First aid kit 430
Flat tire 456
Lowering the vehicle 460
Preparing the vehicle 457
Spare wheel 433
Flexible Service System PLUS
(FSS PLUS) 502
Floormats* 279
Fluid level
Automatic transmission 332
Fog lamp, rear
Switching on 142
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 443
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 418
Replacing bulbs 445
Switching on 142
Folding
Exterior mirrors 197
Folding the backrest forward 261
4-ETS 98
Off-road - 4-ETS 99
516 IndexFront air bags 71
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 138
Switching on 142
Front lamps
Messages in display 418
Replacing bulbs 443, 445
Front turn signal bulbs
Replacing 448
Front wiper blades
Installing 453
Removing 453
FSS Plus
(Flexible Service System PLUS) 502
Fuel 324
Additives 497
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 388
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 324,
496
Requirements 496
Fuel additives 497Fuel cap
Message in display 416
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 177
Since last reset 177
Fuel filler flap 323
Locking 323
Opening 438
Unlocking 323
Fuel requirements 496
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 416
Fuel tank
Filler flap 323
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 493
Functions (control system) 154
Resetting 162
Fuse box
In cargo compartment 479
Fuse chart 478
Fuse extractor 478
Fuses 477
Fuse chart 478
Main fuse box 478G
Garage door opener 289
Erasing in remote control 294
Gasoline additives 497
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 365
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 502
Gear range 503
Limiting 187
Shifting into optimal 190
Gear range limit
Canceling 190
Gear ranges
Automatic transmission 187
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 379
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 182
Message in the display 400
Position 185
Shifting procedure 184
Global
Locking 108
Unlocking 108
518 IndexI
Identification labels 484
Certification label 484
Ignition 34
Switching on 50
Immobilizer 100
Activating 100
Deactivating 100
Important guidelines 335
Infant and child restraint systems 78
Installing 87
LATCH type child seat mounts 88
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 286
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 195
Installing
Front wiper blades 453
Infant and child restraint systems 87
Rear wiper blade 455
Vehicle battery 464Installing towing eye bolt
Towing the vehicle 474
Instrument cluster 24, 148, 503
Cleaning 379
Illumination 148
Lamps in 388
Outside temperature indicator 149
Selecting language 164
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Integrated remote control
Erasing memory 294
Operating 294
Interior lighting 145
Deactivating automatic control 146
Delayed switch-off 170
Manual operation 146
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 44
Intermittent wiping 56J
Jack 431
Jump starting 470
K
Key, Mechanical 435
KEYLESS-GO* 503
Closing
Tailgate 123, 124
Closing side windows 234
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 63
Unlocking and opening, tailgate 115
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 190, 503
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 164
Kilopascal 366
Km/h or mph in speedometer 164
523 Index
Operating
CD player 158
Garage door opener 294
Integrated remote control 294
Radio 157
Radio transmitters 320
Telephone* 178
Vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 377
Outside temperature indicator 149
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 504P
Paintwork 375
Panic alarm 91
Panic button on SmartKey 91
Panic button on SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 91
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 270
Parking 301
Parking and locking 60
Parking brake 52, 61
Engaging 61
Message in display 409
Releasing 52
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 174
Parking, standing lamp
Replacing bulbs 443
Parking/standing lamp bulb
Replacing 448
Parktronic (Parking assist)* 504
Parktronic system*
Cleaning system sensor 377
Range of the sensors 255
Sensor cover 377Parktronic*
Warning indicators 256
Parktronic* system
Malfunction 258
Switching off 257
Switching on 257
Parktronic* system (Parking assist) 254
Partition net* 263
Engaging 263
Removing 264
Tightening 264
Parts see Parts service
Parts service 482
Passenger compartment 319
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 299
Phone book*
Loading 180
Quick search 180
Phone number*
Dialing 180
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 380
525 Index
Rear lamps
Messages in display 418
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and
automatic climate control
Deactivating 228
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
automatic climate control 227
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
climate control 213
Rear view mirror auto-dimming* 195
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 200
Activating 201
Deactivating 201
Rear window wiper/washer 57
Rear wiper blade
Installing 455
Removing 454Recommended tire inflation
pressure 366
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 464
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 289
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 495
Regular checks 324
Reinstalling
Cup holder 275
Remote control
Integrated 106
SmartKey 106
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 288
Removing
Cup holder 275
Front wiper blades 453
Rear wiper blade 454
Vehicle battery 464
Wheel 459
Removing rear seat cushions
(Vehicles with cargo
management system*) 268Removing the mechanical key
Unlocking the vehicle 435
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 450
Bulbs 443
Bulbs for rear lamps 450
Front fog lamp (ML 350,
ML 500 with AMG Sport
Package) 449
Front fog lamp (ML 350, ML 500) 449
Front lamp bulbs 445
Front turn signal bulbs 448
High beam halogen bulbs 447
License plate lamp bulbs 451
Low beam bulbs 446
Parking/standing lamp bulb 448
Rear fog lamp bulbs 450
Rear lamp bulbs 444, 450
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 450
Rear turn signal bulbs 450
Side marker lamp bulb 448
Turn signal bulb 448
Wiper blades 453
Replacing front fog lamp bulb 449
528 IndexSettings menu
Individual vehicle settings 161
Submenus 161, 162
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 185
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 190
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamp
Replacing bulbs 443
Side marker lamp bulb
Replacing 448
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 444
Side markers
Vehicle care 377Side windows 230
Automatic opening 232
Cleaning 378
Closing 230, 231
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 230
Opening fully (Express-open) 232
Stopping 232
Synchronizing power windows 232
Sidewall 367
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 58
Windshield wipers 56
Single wipe 56SmartKey 106
Battery check lamp 108, 114
Checking the batteries 109, 115
Factory setting 108
Global locking 108
Global locking and unlocking 108
Global unlocking 108
Loss of 110
Selective setting 108
Starter switch positions 34
Turning off engine 62
Unlocking with 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Factory setting 113
Global locking 113
Loss of 116
Messages in display 417
Remote control 110
Replacing key batteries 441
Selective setting 114
Unlocking 110