2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 Rear light

ContentsSafety and Security........................... 69
Occupant safety................................... 70
Air bags .......................................... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 77
Active head restraint ...................... 80
Rear head restraints ....................... 81
Children in the vehicle .................... 82
Blocking of rear door
window operation ........................... 93
Panic alarm .......................................... 95
Activating ....................................... 95
Deactivating ................................... 95
Driving safety systems ......................... 96
ABS ................................................ 96
BAS ................................................ 97
ESP
®............................................... 98
EBP............................................... 101
4-ETS ............................................ 102
Anti-theft systems.............................. 103
Immobilizer................................... 103
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 103
Controls in detail ............................. 107
Locking and unlocking ....................... 108
SmartKey ..................................... 108
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 112
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................. 118
Opening the tailgate ..................... 119
Closing the tailgate ...................... 121
Automatic central locking ............ 126
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 126
Seats ................................................. 128
Front seat active head restraints . 128
Rear seat head restraints ............. 128
Lumbar support............................ 130
Multicontour seat* ....................... 130
Seat heating* ............................... 131
Seat ventilation* .......................... 132Memory function* ............................. 134
Storing positions into memory ..... 135
Recalling positions from memory. 135
Lighting ............................................. 136
Exterior lamp switch .................... 136
Combination switch ..................... 140
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*........................... 140
Hazard warning flasher ................ 142
Interior lighting ............................ 142
Door entry lamps ......................... 144
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 144
Instrument cluster ............................. 145
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination ...................... 145
Resetting trip odometer ............... 146
Tachometer.................................. 146
Outside temperature indicator ..... 146

ContentsDriving systems ................................. 245
Cruise control............................... 245
Distronic*..................................... 250
Distance warning function*.......... 263
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) ............................................ 264
Off-road driving program .............. 268
Air suspension package* ............. 269
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* .......................................... 269
Vehicle level control* ................... 270
Parktronic system* ...................... 274
Rear view camera* ....................... 279
Loading .............................................. 281
Carriers* ...................................... 281
Loading instructions ..................... 281
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 283
Hooks ........................................... 284
Expanding cargo compartment .... 284
Cargo compartment cover blind ... 286
Partition net* ............................... 287
Cargo management system*........ 290Useful features .................................. 294
Storage compartments ................ 294
Parcel nets ................................... 297
Cup holders.................................. 298
Ashtrays* ..................................... 300
Cigarette lighter* ......................... 301
Power outlets ............................... 302
Floormats* ................................... 303
Heated steering wheel* ............... 304
Telephone* .................................. 305
Tele Aid* ...................................... 308
Garage door opener* ................... 316
Compass ...................................... 321
Infrared reflecting windshield* ..... 322
Operation......................................... 323
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 324
Driving instructions ........................... 325
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 325
Drinking and driving ..................... 325
Pedals .......................................... 325
Power assistance ......................... 326
Brakes.......................................... 326
Driving off .................................... 329
Parking......................................... 329
Tires ............................................. 329
Hydroplaning................................ 330
Tire traction ................................. 330
Tire speed rating .......................... 331
Winter driving instructions ........... 332
Standing water............................. 333
Off-road driving ............................ 333
Trailer towing ............................... 342
Passenger compartment .............. 348
Driving abroad ............................. 348
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 348
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine).......................... 349

33 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Left reading lamp switch
142
2
Rear interior lighting switch
142
3
Automatic interior lighting
switch
142
4
Front interior lighting switch
142
5
Right reading lamp switch
142
6
Front right interior lamp
142
7
Tilt/sliding sunroof* switch
241
8
Tele Aid* (emergency call
system) button
311
9
Interior rear view mirror
200
a
Front right reading lamp
142
Item
Page
b
Front left reading lamp
142
c
Garage door opener*
316
d
Vehicles without
telephone* installed:
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid* (emergency call
system)
308
e
Vehicles with telephone*
installed:
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid* (emergency call
system) and telephone*
308
f
Front left interior lamp
142

45 Getting started
Adjusting
Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow2 until your upper
legs are lightly supported.
Seat backrest tilt

Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow4 until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
Head restraint height
Vehicles with memory function*:

Press switch1 (
page 44) up or
down in direction of arrow.Vehicles without memory function*:
1Head restraint
2Release button
Raising:

Manually adjust the height of head
restraint1 by pulling it upward.
If head restraint1 is fully retracted,
push release button2 in direction of
arrow and pull head restraint1 up-
ward.
Lowering:

To lower head restraint1, push
release button2 in direction of arrow
and press down on head restraint1.
Warning!
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to
move the respective head restraint up from
the lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned and engaged head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level. This will reduce the po-
tential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.!
Do not attempt to remove front seat head
restraints. They can only be removed by qualified
technicians. We recommend that you have this
work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

48 Getting startedAdjusting1Release handle
To unlock the steering column, pull
release handle1 out to its stop limit.

Move steering wheel to the desired
position.

Push release handle1 back to its
original position to relock the steering
column.
The steering column is locked into po-
sition again.

Make sure the steering column is
securely locked by trying to move the
steering wheel up and down as well as
in and out before driving off.Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*
Make sure that


you can reach the steering wheel with
your arms slightly bent at the elbows


you can move your legs freely


all displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument
cluster are clearly visible
The steering wheel adjustment stalk is
located on the lower left of the steering
column.
Warning!
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the steering
wheel adjustment feature can be operated
when the driver’s door is open. Therefore,
do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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The memory function* (
page 134) lets
you store the settings for the steering wheel col-
umn together with the settings for seat positions
and the exterior rear view mirrors.

63 Getting started
Driving
Deactivating intermittent wipe
Turn rear window wiper switch1 to
position4 (
page 62).
Indicator6 for the rear window wiper
is cleared from the lower multifunction
display, indicating that the rear window
wiper is deactivated.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Turn and hold rear window wiper
switch1 in position2 or5
(page 62) until the rear window is
clean.
The rear window wiper operates with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 363).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires

An ignition cable may be damaged
(gasoline engine only).


The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.


Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it
(gasoline engine only).

Give very little gas.

Have the problem repaired by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool
off.

Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
page 362).

65 Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Parking brake
1Parking brake pedal
2Release handle
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and the
steering system. In this case, it is important
to keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.Warning!
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Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, or
damage to the vehicle drivetrain, as a result
of vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:

Keep right foot on brake pedal.


Firmly depress parking brake pedal.


Shift the automatic transmission to
positionP.


Slowly release brake pedal.


When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.


Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch, or press the
start/stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*).


Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when
leaving.
Warning!
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Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to
lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. In addition, the vehi-
cle’s brake lights do not light up when the
parking brake is engaged. Make sure not to
endanger any other road users when you en-
gage the parking brake.

72 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning!
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To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear their
respective seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body
(page 51).
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the air bag.
Occupants who are unbelted, out of position
or too close to the air bag can be seriously
injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates
with great force in the blink of an eye:


Sit properly belted in a nearly upright
position with your back against the seat
backrest.


Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi-
ble rearward, still permitting proper op-
eration of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breast-
bone to the center of the air bag cover
on the steering wheel must be at least
10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should
be able to accomplish this by a combina-
tion of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any prob-
lems, please see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.


Do not lean your head or chest close to
the steering wheel or dashboard.


Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in-
side the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver’s front air bag inflates.


Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.


Always sit nearly upright, properly use
the seat belts and use an appropriately
sized infant or toddler restraint or boost-
er seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injuries to you or other
occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that
you make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.
Warning!
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Accident research shows that the safest
place for children in an automobile is in the
rear seat.