2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML SUV wheel

Troubleshooting
288 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
-
The yellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. G
Risk of accident
ABS has been deactivated due to
a malfunction. Therefore, Brake
Assist, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are,
for example, also deactivated.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support. The wheels
could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example. X
Drive on carefully.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 259).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. -
The yellow ABS warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. G
Risk of accident
ABS has been deactivated due to
undervoltage. It is possible that
the battery is not being charged.
Therefore, the following systems
are, for example, also deactiva-
ted: Brake Assist, ESP ®
, BAS and
PRE-SAFE ®
.
The brake system continues to
function normally, but without
electronic support. The wheels
could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example. X
Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting, etc.
ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem voltage increases. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
289Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
3
-
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp, the red brake sys-
tem warning lamp and the
yellow ABS warning lamp
light up while the engine is
running. You will also hear
a warning tone. G
Risk of accident
The electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBV) is faulty. Therefore,
ABS, Brake Assist, ESP ®
and PRE-
SAFE ®
are, for example, no lon-
ger available. The brake system
continues to function normally,
but without electronic support.
The wheels could therefore lock
if you brake hard, for example. X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. v
The yellow ESP ®
warning
lamp flashes while the
vehicle is in motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, ABS or traction control has
intervened because at least one
wheel has reached its grip limit
and is threatening to spin or lock.
Cruise control or Distronic* is
deactivated. X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull-
ing away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions: ( Ypage 59). v
The yellow ESP ®
warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is deactivated. ESP ®
will
not stabilise the vehicle if it starts
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. X
Reactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions: ( Ypage 59).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
290 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ESP ®
warning
lamp is lit while the engine
is running. In addition, a
message appears in the
multi-function display. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is unavailable due to a mal-
function. ESP ®
will not stabilise
the vehicle if it starts to skid or if
a wheel starts to spin. X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 259).
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 1
The red SRS warning lamp
is lit while the engine is
running. G
Risk of injury
The restraint systems are faulty.
The airbags or belt tensioners
may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an acci-
dent, not be triggered at all. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while you are driving. You
will also hear a warning
tone. You are driving with the parking
brake applied. X
Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. 3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. You will also hear a
warning tone. G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the fluid reservoir. X
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 259).
X Under no circumstances should you top up the brake fluid. This will
not rectify the fault. Practical advice
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Locking/unlocking in an emergency
309
X
Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Pull the door handle again. Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be locked cen-
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
door on the front-passenger side and the
tailgate.
X Open the driver's door and the rear door on
the driver's side.
X Press the locking button on the driver's
door (Y page 74).
The locking knobs in the front-passenger
door and in the rear doors drop down.
X Press the locking knobs in the front-
passenger and rear doors down manually if
necessary.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Close the driver's door.
X Enter the vehicle through the rear door on
the driver's side.
X Push the locking pin in the driver's door
down from the inside.
X Exit the vehicle. i
Ensure that you have the vehicle key on
your person and that it is not left in the
vehicle, as the vehicle will be locked after
the next step.
X Close the rear door on the driver's side.
The vehicle is locked. Unlocking the exterior spare wheel
bracket*
1
Crank
X Take crank 1from the glove compart-
ment.
i You can also use a screwdriver, key or
similar implement. X
Insert crank 1into the hole under the
spare wheel bracket.
X Push crank 1up in the direction of the
arrow.
The spare wheel bracket is unlocked. Unlocking the tailgate
If the tailgate cannot be opened, use the
emergency release on the inside of the tail-
gate. 1
Release catch
2 Release catch cover
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
314 Bulb Type
1 Third brake
lamp LED
36 2 Brake lamp P 21 W
or
LED*
36 3 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
or
LED*
36 4 Foglamp/tail
lamp/parking
lamp
or P 21 W
or
Rear fog lamp
Side lamp/park-
ing lamp
W 16 W*
LED*
36 5 Foglamp/tail
lamp/parking
lamp
or P 21 W
or
Rear fog lamp
Side lamp/park-
ing lamp
W 16 W*
LED*
36 Bulb Type
6 Reversing lamp P 21 W
or
W 16 W*
7 Licence plate
lamp C 5 W
Vehicles with an exterior spare wheel bracket*
Bulb Type
1 Third brake
lamp
LED
36 2 Reversing lamp P 21 W
3 Rear fog lamp P 21 W Bulb Type
4 Brake lamp/tail
lamp/parking
lamp P 21 W
5 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
6 Licence plate
lamp W 5 W
Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
R Main-beam headlamps
R Side lamp and parking lamp
R Foglamps with/without cornering light
function*
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake lamp
R Reversing lamp
R Rear foglamp/tail lamp/parking lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Licence plate lamp
36 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advice
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
320Tail lamps with LEDs*
1
Reversing lamp
2 Rear fog lamp
3 Rear fog lamp
X Turn the corresponding bulb holder anti-
clockwise and remove it.
X Take the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 318).Vehicles with an exterior spare wheel
bracket*
On vehicles with an exterior spare wheel
bracket*, the following lamps are located in
the bumper:
R
Tail lamp
R Parking lamp
R Brake lamp
R Turn signal lamp
R Licence plate lamp Bumper
1
Lamp cluster
X Switch off the lights.
X Insert a plastic card into the gap between
the bumper and lamp cluster 1.X
Push the plastic card in the direction of the
arrow.
Lamp cluster 1pops out.
X Remove lamp cluster 1. Lamp cluster
1
Bulb holder for turn signal lamp
2 Bulb holder for tail lamp/parking lamp/
brake lamp
X Turn the corresponding bulb holder anti-
clockwise and remove it.
X Lightly press the bulb into the bulb holder,
turn it anti-clockwise and remove it from
the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
323Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 255)
R a "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 256)
R a collapsible emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 258)
R a spare wheel* (Y page 256)
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 333) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*.
X Make sure that highway level* is selec-
ted 37
(Y page 158).
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X
Firmly depress the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine.
Vehicles without KEYLESS GO* X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS GO* X
Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package* and
the Off-Road Pro engineering package*:
Remove the KEYLESS GO button from the
ignition lock. For all vehicles X
Get out of the vehicle.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle ( Ypage 254) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments.
i To operate the electric air-pump, you can
use the power socket in the luggage com-
partment (Y page 205) or rear compart-
ment (Y page 205), even when the ignition
is switched off. For example, to use TIREFIT
or to inflate the collapsible emergency
spare wheel*.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, power to the
sockets is automatically cut-off. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
37 Not on steel-sprung vehicles. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
324 Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperatures
down to -20 °C. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R if the wheel rim is damaged
R if you have driven at very low tyre pres-
sures or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop. X
Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails.
X Remove TIREFIT, the accompanying "max.
80 km/h "sticker and the electric air pump
from the stowage well underneath the lug-
gage compartment floor (Y page 254). 1
Driver's field of vision sticker
2 Wheel sticker
X Affix part 1of the sticker within the driv-
er's field of vision.
X Affix part 2of the sticker near the valve
on the wheel with the defective tyre. G
Risk of injury
TIREFIT must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing. R
If TIREFIT comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor-
oughly with clean water.
R Change out of clothing which has come
into contact with TIREFIT immediately.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
Keep TIREFIT away from children.
R If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly with
water and drink plenty of water.
R Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
immediately.
R Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes.
i If TIREFIT leaks out, allow it to dry. It can
then be removed like a layer of film.
If you get TIREFIT on your clothing, have it
cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro-
ethylene. G
Risk of injury
Comply with the manufacturer's safety
instructions shown on the sticker on the
electric air pump. Practical advice
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