2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320CDI Comand Manual

560 IndexETD 80, 423
Safety guidelines 73
Expanding cargo compartment 284
Exterior rear view mirrors 49, 201
Folding 202
Power folding* 202
Synchronizing 202
F
Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil
(ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361
Filler neck, Engine oil
(ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361
First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497
Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) 474, 538
Lifting the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 504
Minispare wheel
(except ML 63 AMG) 473
Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 538Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS
PLUS
Floormats* 303
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 362
Brake fluid 354, 544, 546
Capacities 543
Engine coolant 354, 362, 549
Engine oil 358, 546
Power steering fluid 544
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system* 355,
545, 551
Fog lamps 139
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 140
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 488
4-ETS 102
Off-road - 4-ETS 102Front air bags 75
Front defroster 213, 227
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 70, 75
Messages in the multifunction
display 440, 441, 442, 443
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 89, 426, 427
Front seat heat restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 520
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 361, 402
Fuel 353
Additives 547
Capacities, Fuel tank 545
Consumption statistics 180, 181
Diesel fuel 545
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352, 477
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
420
Premium unleaded gasoline 353,
547, 548
Requirements, Octane rating 548

561 Index
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 455
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 180
Since last reset 181
Fuel filler flap 352
Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 477
Fuel tank
Capacity 545
Filler flap 352
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 545
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 543
Fuses 522
Fuse box in cargo compartment 523
Fuse box in engine compartment 523
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 524
Fuse chart 469, 522
Fuse extractor 469, 522
Replacing 522
Spare fuses 469, 522G
Garage door opener* 316
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 395
Gear range
Automatic transmission 193
Limiting 193
Shifting into optimal 195
Gear selector lever 25, 54, 185
Cleaning 411
Gearshift pattern 185
Messages in the
multifunction display 438
Position 188
Shifting procedure 188
Transmission position 189
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 294
Good visibility 200
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWRGross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 395
GVW 395
GVWR 395
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411
Hazard warning flasher 142
Head restraints 44, 128
Active head restraint 80, 128
Front seats, Adjusting 44
Rear seats 81
Rear seats, Adjusting 129
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 129
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 492
Headlamp cleaning system* 200, 363
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps

562 IndexHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 137
Bi-Xenon* 458, 486
Cleaning lenses 408
Cleaning system* 200, 363
Halogen 485
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 137
Messages in the
multifunction display 458, 459,
460, 461, 462, 463
Replacing bulbs 482, 483
Switch 59, 136
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 304
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
Air suspension package*) 271High beam flasher 59, 140
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the
multifunction display 459
Replacing bulbs 483, 485, 486
Switching on 59, 140
High mounted brake lamp 483
Hood 356
Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Opening 356
Hooks
Loading 284
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 330I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 40, 42, 55
Immobilizer 103
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires,
Inflation pressures
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 322
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 145
Illumination brightness 145
Lamps 414
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature indicator 146
Selecting language 167
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness 145
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit

563 Index
Interior lighting 142
Delayed shut-off 173
Interior rear view mirror 49
Antiglare positions 200
Auto-dimming mirrors* 201
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 61
J
Jack 471
Lifting the vehicle 498
Jump starting 515
K
Key, Mechanical 475
Key, SmartKey 108
Batteries 111, 480
Battery check lamp 108
Checking battery condition 111
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing, Power tailgate* 123
Factory setting 109Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 108
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 109
Loss of 111
Messages in the
multifunction display 457
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 239
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 239
Remote control 108
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 110
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening,
Power tailgate* 111
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 116, 480
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 116
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 239Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 125
Factory setting 115
Important notes 113
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 115
Loss of 117
Messages in the
multifunction display 456, 457
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 239
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 239
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 115
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 40, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening,
Power tailgate* 117

564 IndexKickdown 191
Kilopascal 395
L
Labels 530
Certification 530
Emission control information 531
Engine number 531
Paintwork code 530
Vacuum line routing diagram 531
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 530
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 483
Front 483
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Messages in display 458
Messages in the multifunction
display 458, 460, 462
Rear 483
Switch 136Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 414
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 269
Alarm system 104
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 115
Battery (SmartKey) 110
Brakes 27, 415, 416
Center console 31, 426
CHECK ENGINE 29, 417, 418
Distance warning lamp* 254
Downhill Speed Regulation 265
Engine diagnostics 29, 417, 418
ESP
®
27, 419, 420
Fog lamps, Front/rear 136
Front passenger front air bag off 31,
75, 426, 427
Fuel reserve 29, 420
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 414, 415,
416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422,
423, 424
Off-road driving program 268
Parktronic* 276Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 421
Seat belts 422
Seat heating* 131
Seat ventilation* 132
SRS 29, 70, 80, 423
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control* 271
Language, Setting 167
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(ML 320 CDI) 532
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 350) 532
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 500) 532
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(ML 63 AMG) 533
Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and
care of 412
Lever for cruise control 245
License plate lamps 492
Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Replacing bulbs 483, 492
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410

565 Index
Light sensor
Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Lighter see Cigarette lighter*
Lighting, Exterior and interior 136
Limp-Home Mode 198, 417, 418
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 139, 172
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 68
Locking the vehicle see Key
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 111
Loss of keys, SmartKey 111
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 529
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Replacing bulbs 483
Switching on 59, 136
Lubricants 543
Lumbar support 130M
Main dimensions 541
Maintenance 12, 401
Calling up service indicator
display 403
Clearing service indicator
message 402
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 402
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 401
Resetting service indicator 403
Service indicator message 401
Service term exceeded 402
Vehicle Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 401
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift progam
(ML 63 AMG only) 196
Manual shift program (ML 63 AMG)
Activating 196
Deactivating 198
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see
Automatic climate control
(3-zone)* 228Maximum load rating, Tires 396
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 396
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 412
Mechanical key 475
Memory function* see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 201
Exterior rear view mirror 49
Interior rear view mirror 49, 200

566 IndexMON 353, 548
Multicontour seat* 130
Multifunction display 147
Changing settings see Control
system menus and Control system
submenus
Selecting display 168
Selecting language 167
Multifunction display messages 428
ABS 430
Air suspension package* 467
Brake fluid 449
Brake lamps 458
Brake pads 447
Check engine 449
Coolant 452
Cruise control 431
Distronic* 432
Doors 455
Downhill Speed Regulation 447
EBP 448
Engine coolant 450, 452
Engine oil 453
ESP
®
419Fog lamps, Front 458
Fog lamps, Rear 461
Front passenger front air bag 440,
441, 442, 443
Fuel cap 455
Gear selector lever 438
Headlamps 458, 460, 461, 463
Hood 455
Key, SmartKey 457
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 456, 457
Lamps 458, 460, 461, 463
Low tire pressure 444, 465, 466
Parking brake 438, 448
Parking lamps 459
Tele Aid* 464
Telephone* 464
Turn signals 463
Vehicle battery 446
Windshield washer fluid 464
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 148
Button operation 148N
Navigation system* 161
See separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Net, Parcel 297
Net, Partition* 287
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 185, 189
New vehicle, Break-in period 324
Night security illumination 139, 172
Normal occupant weight 396
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 530
O
Occupant distribution 396
Occupant safety 70
Active head restraint 80
Air bags 71
Children and air bags 73, 82, 84
Children in the vehicle 82
Fastening the seat belt 51
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 86, 89, 90
Infant and child restraint systems 82

567 Index
LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
OCS 85
OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 440, 441, 442, 443
Seat belts 51, 73
OCS 85
Self-test 90
Odometer 146, 147, 154
Off-road - 4-ETS 102
Off-road - ABS 97
Off-road - ESP
®
101
Off-road driving
Checklist 336, 341
Crossing obstacles 339
Driving instructions for
off-road driving 333
Driving through water 338
Returning 341
Rules 335
Special driving features 334
Steep terrain 336
Off-road driving program 268
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
One-touch gearshifting 194
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 407
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 402
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 349
P
Paintwork code 530
Paintwork, Cleaning 405
Panic alarm 95
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 298
Front seat backrests 298
Parking 65, 329
On hills 65
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 65, 349
Parking brake 57, 65
Lamps, Indicator and warning 415
Messages in the
multifunction display 448
Releasing 57
Parking lamps
Messages in the
multifunction display 459
Replacing bulbs 487Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 178, 202
Parktronic* 31, 274
Cleaning system sensors 408
Minimum distance 276
Range 275
Switching on/off 277
System malfunction 278
System sensors 275
System sensors, Cleaning 408
Warning indicators 25, 276
Partition net* 287
Parts service 528
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 348
Fuse box 524
Interior lighting 142
Interior rear view mirror 33
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 298
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 325
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 411