2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320CDI Comand Manual

152 Controls in detailControl systemThis is what you will see when you scroll
through the menus7 toc.The table on the next page provides an
overview of the individual menus.

153 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu7
Menu8
Menu9
Menua
Menub
Menuc
DISTRONIC*
Vehicle status
message memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Settings
Vehicle configuration
Trip computer
Telephone*
(page 162)
(page 163)
(page 164)
(page 178)
(page 180)
(page 182)
Commands/submenusCalling up settings
Calling up vehicle mal-
function, warning and
system status messages
stored in memory
Resetting to factory
settings
Distance warning
function* on/off
Fuel consumption
statistics from start
Loading
phone book
Instrument cluster
submenu
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) pro-
grammed default speed
Fuel consumption
statistics since the
last reset
Searching for
name in
phone book
Time/Date sub-
menu
Distance to empty
Lighting submenuVehicle submenuComfort submenu*
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The headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within thesystem and are not necessarily identical to those
shown in the control system displays. The firstfunction displayed in each menu will show you
which part of the system you are in.

154 Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menu
In the standard display, the main odometer
and the trip odometer appear in the multi-
function display.
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
If you see another display, press
buttonè orÿ repeatedly until
the standard display appears.

Press buttonk orj to select
the functions in the standard display
menu.The following functions are available:Checking coolant temperature
Function
Page
Checking tire inflation pressure
375
Checking coolant temperature
154
Calling up digital speedometer
or outside temperature
155
Calling up maintenance service
indicator
403
Checking engine oil level
(ML 500)
358
Warning!
G


Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.


Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.

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Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the coolant temperature appears
in the multifunction display.Calling up digital speedometer or
outside temperature

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the digital speedometer or the
outside temperature appears in the
multifunction display.
Digital speedometer
Outside temperature
!
Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning message in the multifunction display
(
page 450).
The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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During severe operating conditions, e.g.
stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248°F (120°C).
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You can select whether the digital speedom-
eter or the outside temperature is shown in the
multifunction display.
You can change the setting in the submenu
Instr. cluster
via the function
Status line
display
, see “Selecting display (digital speed-
ometer or outside temperature) for status
indicator” (page 168).

156 Controls in detailControl systemAMG menu
The main screen of the AMG menu shows
you the gear currently engaged as well as
the engine oil temperature.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.
1Gear indicator
2Engine oil temperatureUse buttonsk orj to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:Vehicle supply voltage

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.

Press buttonj repeatedly until you
see the vehicle supply voltage.
1Gear indicator
2Vehicle supply voltage
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This function is only available in AMG
vehicles.
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The engine oil temperature symbol flashes if
the engine oil temperature has not yet reached
80°C. During this time, avoid driving at full
engine speed.
Function
Page
Vehicle supply voltage
156
RACETIMER
157
Overall analysis
158
Lap analysis
159
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If the engine reaches the overspeed range in
the manual shift program, the menu will be
shown in red. In addition, you will see UP next to
gear indicator2 as a reminder to upshift.

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RACETIMER
The RACETIMER allows you to time and
save driving stretches in hours, minutes
and seconds.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.

Press buttonj repeatedly until you
see the RACETIMER.
1Gear indicator
2RACETIMER
3LapStarting the RACETIMER

Press buttonæ.
The timer starts.
Displaying intermediate time

Press buttonç while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time is shown for five
seconds.
Stopping the RACETIMER

Press buttonæ.
The timer stops.
Warning!
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The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads
is prohibited under any circumstances and
the driver is and must always remain re-
sponsible for following posted speed limits.
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You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position2 (
page 40).
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While the RACETIMER is being displayed,
you cannot adjust the volume using
buttonsæ orç.
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When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (
page 40) or, in vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*, turn off the engine and
do not open the driver’s door, the RACETIMER
stops timing. Timing is resumed when you switch
the ignition back on (
page 40) or restart the
engine (
page 54) and then press the
æbutton.

158 Controls in detailControl systemSaving lap time and starting a new lap
Press buttonç while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
five seconds.

Press buttonç within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be
saved as a lap time.
The RACETIMER begins timing the new
lap. The new lap begins to be timed as
soon as the intermediate time is called
up.
1Gear indicator
2RACETIMER
3Best lap time
4Lap numberResetting current lap

Press buttonæ while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.

Press buttonç.
The lap time is reset to “0”.
Deleting all laps

Press buttonæ while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.

Press the reset button twice
(page 26).

Press buttonæ.
The timer starts. The saved laps are
deleted.Overall analysis

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.

Press buttonj repeatedly until you
see the overall analysis.
1Overall analysis of RACETIMER
2Overall driving time
3Maximum speed
4Overall distance driven
5Average speed
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You can save up to nine laps.
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It is not possible to delete a single saved lap.
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When you switch off the engine, the
RACETIMER will be reset to“0” after 30 seconds.
All laps are deleted.
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These functions are only available if you
have saved at least one lap and have stopped the
RACETIMER.

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Lap analysis
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.

Press buttonj repeatedly until you
see the lap analysis.
1Lap number
2Lap time
3Maximum speed
4Lap length
5Average speed during lap

Press buttonj ork to see
other lap analyses.
Off-road mode menu
Use this function to switch the off-road
driving program (
page 268)
On or
Off
.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the Off-road mode menu.
Off-road mode
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the off-road driving program
On or
Off
.The symboly appears in the lower
multifunction display.
Audio menu
The functions in the
Audio
menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
on, the message
Audio off
appears in the
multifunction display.
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These functions are only available if you
have saved at least two laps and have stopped
the RACETIMER.
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Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol1.
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This function is only available in AMG
vehicles.
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The setting is stored when you turn off the
engine.