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
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
570 IndexSeat belts 77
Children in the vehicle 82
Cleaning 412
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Messages in the
multifunction display 421, 422
Proper use of 53, 78
Safety guidelines 73
Telltale 29, 77, 421
Warning lamp 422
Seat cushion depth see Seats
Seat heating* see Seats
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 370
Seats 43, 128
Adjusting 43
Cushion depth, Multicontour
seat* 130
Folding the backrest forward 284
Heating* 131
Lumbar support 130
Memory function* 134
Multicontour seat* 130
Returning seat backrest to original
position 286Ventilation* 132
Securing cargo 283
Cargo tie-down rings 283
Hooks 284
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 414
OCS 90
Tele Aid* 309
Vehicle battery 507
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 366
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles) or
Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 528Settings
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 269
Air suspension* 269
Clock 169
Comfort functions* 177
Control system menus 150, 152
Control system submenus 151, 153,
166
Date 153, 166, 169
Daytime running lamp mode 171
Factory, SmartKey 109
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Individual, Vehicle 164
Instrument cluster 167
Language, multifunction display 167,
168
Lighting 171
Memory function* 135
Resetting all, Control system 165
Selective, SmartKey 110
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 169
Vehicle configuration 178
576 IndexVehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 470, 471
Vehicle level control* 270
Messages in the
multifunction display 467
Vehicle lighting 355
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 286
Cargo tie-down rings 283
Expanding cargo compartment 284
Hooks 284
Load limit 370
Loading instructions 281
Loading terminology 394
Parcel nets 297
Partition net* 287
Roof rails 281
Terminology 394
Vehicle Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 401
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 397
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid*) 315Vehicle status message memory
menu 163
Vehicle tool kit 469
Vehicle washing 406
VIN 531
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 148
Hands-free microphone 33
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 276
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 263
Distronic* 254
Exterior lamps 136
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 278
Seat belt telltale 77
Warranty coverage 10, 529
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluidWasher reservoir level 551
Washing the vehicle 404
Wear pattern, Tires 398
Weights, Vehicle 542
Wheel
Bolts 470
Change 498
Removing 500
Spare 498, 538
Tightening torque 504
Wheel, Tires and 365
Window curtain air bags 76
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 410
Windshield
Cleaning 410
Cleaning wiper blades 410
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 62
Defogging 213, 228
Infrared reflecting* 322
Washer fluid 363, 551
Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this
Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our
prior authorization in writing.
Press time March 24, 2006
GSP/TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.