2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML63AMG light

467 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Level selection
not permitted
You are driving too fast for the desired
vehicle level*.

Reduce vehicle speed.

Set the desired vehicle level again
(page 271).
You are towing a trailer or using acces-
sories that are connected to the trailer
power socket, e.g. a bicycle rack.
Leveling cancelled
You have selected another vehicle
level*.
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Reduce speed to
under 20 mph
You are driving too fast for the set vehi-
cle level*.

Do not drive faster than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
Visit workshop
The air suspension* functional only to a
limited extent.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h) depending on the set
vehicle level.

Have the vehicle checked at an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

468 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Visit workshop
The air suspension* is malfunctioning.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h) depending on the set vehi-
cle level.

Have the vehicle checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Compressor
cooling down
You have selected a higher vehicle level*.
Due to frequent level changes within a
short period, the compressor must first
cool down.

Let the compressor cool until the
message disappears.
The selected level will be set once the
compressor has cooled.
!
When the message
Compressor cooling
down
appears in the multifunction display,
driving is still possible. Keep in mind that the ride
height of the vehicle is not yet reached, so you
can damage the underbody of the vehicle. The
selected level will be set once the compressor
has cooled.

473 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)The Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
page 469).
Removing Minispare wheel
1Minispare wheel
2Towing eye bolt
3Alignment bolt
4Retaining screw
5Wheel bolt wrenchFor access the minispare wheel, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
page 469).

Loosen retaining screw2 by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove Minispare wheel1.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare
wheel” (
page 498).
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Remove Minispare wheel to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
(
page 469).

474 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)The collapsible tire is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
page 469).
Removing the collapsible tire
1Electric air pump
2Collapsible tire
3Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
4Alignment bolt
5Towing eye bolt
6Wheel bolt wrenchFor access the collapsible tire, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
page 469).

Remove the vehicle tool kit storage
well casing3.
7Retaining screw

Loosen retaining screw7 by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove collapsible tire2.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the collapsible tire are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a collapsible tire
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The collapsible tire is for temporary use
only. When driving with a collapsible tire
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
collapsible tire replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one collapsible tire mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
collapsible tire is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
collapsible tire, see “Mounting the spare wheel”
(
page 498).
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Remove collapsible tire to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
(
page 469).

479 Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraints cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been activated when they have been
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
1Reset tool
2Active head restraint

Take the reset tool1 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.

Guide reset tool1 into the rectangu-
lar opening of the active head
restraint2.

Press reset tool1 downward in direc-
tion of arrow until you hear the head re-
straint release mechanism audibly
disengage.

Pull out reset tool1.

Firmly press the active head restraint
cushion backward towards the head re-
straint cover in direction of arrow until
it engages.

Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second front
seat.

After resetting the active head
restraints store the reset tool1 in the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
page 80).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 43).
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For your convenience, we recommend that
you have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz
vehicle literature pouch.Warning!
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For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center after a
rear-end collision.
Warning!
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When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.!
Be careful not to damage upholstery.

480 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.

Remove mechanical key1 from the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (
page 475).1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment

Insert mechanical key1 into opening.

Press mechanical key1 in direction of
arrow.
The battery compartment2 is
unlatched.

Pull battery compartment2 out of the
SmartKey housing.
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
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When inserting the batteries, make sure
they are clean and free of lint.
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When replacing batteries, always replace
both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are available
at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

482 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsBulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for
headlamp adjustment.
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If the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid-
ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights
on should clear up the fogging.
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Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:


Turn signal lamps


Brake lamps


Parking lamps


Tail lamps
Read and observe the messages in the multi-
function display (
page 458).

483 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps
Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Parking and standing
lamp
W5W
2
Headlamps:
High beam/high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*:
High beam/high beam
flasher spot lamp
H7 (55 W)
3
Headlamps:
Low beam
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*:
Low beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Do not re-
place the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
D2S-35 W
4
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
5
Side marker lamp
WY 5 W
Lamp
Type
6
Turn signal lamp
3457 AK
S-8
(30/2.2 cp
bulb)
7
Front fog lamp
H11 (55 W)
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp*
H11 (55 W)
Lamp
Type
8
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
9
Brake lamp
P21W
a
Backup lamp
P21W
b
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
c
Side marker lamp
P21/4W
d
Tail, parking, standing
lamp, rear fog lamp
(only driver’s side)
P21/4W
e
License plate lamps
C5W