2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 376 OperationVehicle careEngine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment 
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from the intrusion of 
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosi

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 377 Operation
Vehicle care
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty 
chrome-plated parts, use a chrome clean-
er.
Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, 
turn signal lenses
Use a

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 378 OperationVehicle careWiper blades
Fold wiper arms forward until they snap 
into place.

Clean the wiper blade inserts with a 
clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning

Fold wiper arms

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 379 Operation
Vehicle care
Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care 
should be used for regular cleaning of the 
light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with 
Mercedes-Be

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 380 OperationVehicle careUpholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing 
clothing that has the tendency to give off 
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause 
the upholstery to become permanently

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 381 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 382 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owners Manual 383 Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp 
comes on while driving and 
you hear a warning sound.
You are d