Contents
Control system .................................. 147
Multifunction display .................... 147
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 148
Menus .......................................... 150
Standard display menu ................ 154
AMG menu ................................... 156
Off-road mode menu .................... 159
Audio menu .................................. 159
Navi* menu .................................. 161
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 162
DISTRONIC* menu ....................... 162
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 163
Settings menu .............................. 164
Vehicle configuration ................... 178
Trip computer menu..................... 180
Tel menu* .................................... 182
Automatic transmission ..................... 185
Gear selector lever ....................... 185
Shifting procedure ....................... 188
Transmission positions................. 189
Driving tips ................................... 191
Gear ranges ................................. 193
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 194
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only).. 195Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 198
Transfer case ...................................... 199
Good visibility ..................................... 200
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 200
Rear view mirrors .......................... 200
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors* ......................... 202
Sun visors ..................................... 203
Rear window defroster .................. 205
Climate control ................................... 206
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 210
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 210
Setting the temperature................ 211
Adjusting air distribution............... 212
Adjusting air volume ..................... 212
Front defroster.............................. 213
Air recirculation mode .................. 214
Air conditioning............................. 216
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 216
Rear climate control*.................... 2173-zone automatic climate control* ..... 220
Deactivating the
automatic climate
control system .............................. 224
Operating the automatic
climate control system in
automatic mode............................ 225
Setting the temperature ............... 225
Adjusting air distribution .............. 226
Adjusting air volume ..................... 227
Front defroster ............................. 227
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 228
Air recirculation mode .................. 228
Air conditioning ............................ 230
Using driver-side settings
for all temperature zones.............. 231
Residual heat and ventilation........ 232
Rear automatic climate control..... 232
Power windows .................................. 236
Opening and closing ..................... 236
Synchronizing the door windows .. 238
Summer opening feature .............. 239
Convenience closing feature......... 239
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 241
Opening and closing ..................... 241
Synchronizing ............................... 244
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.
180 Controls in detailControl system
Press buttonæ orç repeatedly
until the desired speed is shown in the
multifunction display.
When DSR is switched on, DSR will use
the programmed default speed to regu-
late the vehicle’s speed.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:Fuel consumption statistics from start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the message
From start
appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since start
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Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the
set speed using the cruise control lever
(
page 266).
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics
from start
180
Fuel consumption statistics
since the last reset
181
Distance to empty
181
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When you enter the trip computer menu, you
will always see the fuel consumption statistics
from start first.
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All statistics stored since the last engine
start will be reset approximately 4 hours after
the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey
back to position1 or2 within this time period.
556 IndexClimate control 206
Air conditioning, Cooling 216
Air distribution, Front 212
Air distribution, Rear 219
Air recirculation mode 214
Air vents, Front 212
Air volume 212
Control panel*, Rear 217
Control panel, Front 208
Deactivating system 210
Defogging 213
Defrosting 213
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 216
Clock 27, 169
Setting time 169
Cloth upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 412
Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 395
Collapsible tire 538
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) 474
Collapsible wheel chock 472COMAND system see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 140
Compass 321
Adjustment 174
Calibration 175
Calling up the compass 321
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 147
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Resetting to factory default 165
Control system menus 147
AIRMATIC*/Compass 162
AMG menu 156
Audio 159
Distronic* 162
Nav* 161
Settings 164
Standard display 154
Tel* 182
Trip computer 180
Vehicle configuration 178
Vehicle status message memory 163Control system submenus 151, 153, 166
Comfort* 177
Instrument cluster 167, 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 169
Vehicle 174
Coolant 362, 549
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 550
Capacities 543
Checking coolant level 354, 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 450, 452
Temperature 350
Temperature display 154
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Replacing bulbs 488
Crossing obstacles 339
Cruise control 245
Activating 247
Messages in the
multifunction display 431
557 Index
Cup holders 298
Cleaning 299
Front center console 299
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 299
Rear armrest 299
Curb weight 395
Current transmission program
mode (AMG vehicles only) 147
D
Date display, Setting 169, 170
Daytime running lamp mode 138
Setting 171
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 213, 227
Defrosting, Front 213, 227
Defrosting, Rear 205
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 172
Interior lighting 173
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29Difficulties
While driving 63
While starting 57
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Dimensions, Vehicle 541
Direction of rotation (tires) 368
Displays
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Distronic* 253
Maintenance service indicator 401
Messages in the
multifunction display 428
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature 147, 155
Selecting 168
Symbol messages 446
Text messages 430
Vehicle status message 163, 428
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 151, 153, 164
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 180Distronic* 250
Activating 256
Cleaning system sensor 408
Control system 255
Deactivating 259
Distance warning function* 179, 263
Driving hints 261
Messages in the
multifunction display 432
Sensor cover 408
Warning and indicator lamps 253
Door
Entry lamps 144
Locking, In an emergency 476
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 39, 68
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Opening from inside/outside 109,
118
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 315
Unlocking, Mechanical key 475
575 Index
Towing the vehicle 520, 521
Tow-starting 515, 518
Traction 393, 397
4-ETS, Driving safety systems 96,
102
Trailer
Attaching 344
Checking weights 344
Electrical connections 343
Hitch* 342
Loading 343
Towing 342, 345
Weights and ratings 343
Transfer case 199
Transmission position indicator 147
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 348
Tread 397
Tread depth 367, 399
Treadwear indicators 397
Trip computer 180Trip odometer, resetting 146
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the
multifunction display 463
Replacing bulbs 483
Turn signals 60
Additional in mirrors 483
Bulbs 483, 491
Cleaning lenses 408
Indicator lamps 27
Turning off the engine 67
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 397
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 397
Units, Settings
Speedometer 168
Temperature 168
Unlocking the vehicle see Key
Uphill driving
Cruise control 247
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 412
Useful features 294V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 531
Vehicle
Battery 507
Break-in period 324
Care 404
Control system, Settings menu 164
Dimensions 541
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 108
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 475
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 17
Proper use of 17
Towing 518
Washing 404
Weights 542
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 343
Vehicle care 404