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520 IndexLoading 259
Cargo compartment cover* 265
Cargo tie-down rings 260
Hooks 261
Instructions 259
Partition net* 263
Roof rack* 269
Trailer 315
Loading terminology 365
Loading the vehicle 338
Locator lighting 141
Setting 168
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Locking 106
Automatic while driving 125
Centrally from inside 126
Fuel filler flap 323
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 113
Global, SmartKey 108
Vehicle in an emergency 436Locking knob 503
Locking knobs 32
Locking the vehicle 116
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 483
Loss of SmartKey 110
Loss of Smartkey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Low beam bulbs
Replacing bulbs 446
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 443
Switching on 54
Lowering
Vehicle 460M
Main dimensions 491
Main fuse box 478
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Resetting maintenance
service indicator 373
Term exceeded 372
When due 371
Maintenance service indicator 371
Resetting 373
Malfunction
Parktronic* system 258
Manual headlamp mode 139
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 438
Interior lighting control 146
Locking the vehicle 436
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Unlocking the driver’s door 435
Manual seat
Adjusting head restraint tilt 41
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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530 IndexSubmenus
Convenience 173
For settings 152
In control system 154
Instrument cluster 164, 165
Lighting 167
Resetting functions in Control
system 162
Selecting 162
Settings menu 162
Vehicle 171
Sun visor 198
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Automatic central locking
(control system) 172
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 144
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 245
ESP
®
97
Hazard warning flasher 145
Headlamps 62
Seat heating* 134Switching on
Automatic central locking
(control system) 172
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 143, 144
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 245
ESP
®
98
Front fog lamps 142
Hazard warning flasher 145
Headlamps 54
High beams 142
Low beam headlamps 54
Rear fog lamp 142
Seat heating* 134
Windshield wipers 55
Synchronizing
Power windows 232
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 237T
Tachometer 149
Displaying gear range 187
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps
Cleaning 377
Tailgate
Closing 120
Closing from the inside
electrically* 120
Closing from the outside (vehicles
without KEYLESS-GO*) 121
Message in display 427
Opening 118
Opening from the inside
electrically* 118
Opening from the outside 118
Unlocking and opening the tailgate in
an emergency 437
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Unlocking with SmartKey 109