2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 fuse

505 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located on the passenger
side of the engine compartment.
Open the hood (page 341).
Example illustration fuse box ML 350
(ML 320 CDI, ML 550, ML 63 AMG similar)
1Fuse box cover
2Clamps
Pull clamps2 in direction of arrow.
Lift fuse box cover1 up.
Install fuse box cover in reverse order.
Close the hood after checking or
replacing fuses (
page 343).
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located in the cargo com-
partment behind the passenger side trim
panel.
1Lock
2CoverRemoving/installing cover
Open the tailgate (page 119).
Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1 (
page 505).
Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°
in direction of arrow.
Remove cover2.
Install cover2 in reverse order.
!The fuse box cover must be installed
properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse
operation.

506 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located behind a cover in
the dashboard on the front passenger side.
1CoverOpening
Open the front passenger door.
Open the glove box (page 279).
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.
Loosen cover1 from dashboard using
lever.
Using your hands, pull cover1 out
and remove.
Closing
Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.
Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed in the “Getting started” section
(
page 66), you may use the following
emergency procedure.
Take the fuse chart from the vehicle
tool kit (
page 450).
Open the fuse box in engine compart-
ment (
page 505).
Remove fuse 120.
Find its location in the fuse chart.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the dash-
board, as this could damage the fuse box cover
or the dashboard.

536 Index
Driving 51, 311
Abroad 334
Hydroplaning 316
In winter 318, 384
Instructions 51, 311
Problems 63
Safety systems 98
Systems 244
Through standing water 319
Through water 324
Driving off 58
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 104
ABS 98
BAS 100
EBP 104
ESP
®100
Driving systems 244
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 255
Air suspension program* 254
Cruise control 244
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 249
Off-road driving program 253
Parktronic system* 259Rear view camera* 264
Vehicle level control* 255
Driving tips 190
Accelerator position 190
Kickdown 190
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating (driver’s seat)* 176
Easy-entry/exit feature* 46
EBP 104
Indicator and warning lamps 402,
429
Electrical connections
Trailer 329
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 519
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 296
Emergency operation
Fuel filler flap 457
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 455,
456Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 197
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 301
Unlocking/opening the tailgate 456
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 497
Engine shut-down 506
First aid kit 448
Flat tire 478
Fuses 504
Hazard warning flasher 141
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 400, 401, 402, 403, 404,
405, 406, 407, 408, 410
Roadside Assistance 12, 298
Towing the vehicle 499
Emission control 335
Information label 511
System warranties 10

538 Index
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 345
Brake fluid 340, 523, 525
Capacities 522
Engine coolant 340, 345, 528
Engine oil 343, 525
Power steering fluid 523
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 340, 524, 530
Fog lamps 138, 139
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 140
Messages in the multifunction
display 439
Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 469
4-ETS 104
Off-road - 4-ETS 105
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 210, 225
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 72, 77
Messages in the multifunction
display 421, 422, 423, 424
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 83
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 501
Fuel 338
Additives 527
Capacities, Fuel tank 524
Consumption statistics 179
Diesel fuel 524
Filling the tank 337
Fuel filler flap and cap 337, 457
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
410
Premium unleaded gasoline 338,
526
Requirements, Octane rating 526Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 179
Since start 179
Fuel filler flap 337
Locking/unlocking 337
Opening 337
Opening in an emergency 457
Fuel tank
Capacity 524
Filler flap 337
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 524
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 522
Fuses 504
Fuse box in cargo compartment 505
Fuse box in engine compartment 505
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 506
Fuse chart 448
Replacing 504

545 Index
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 393
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 387
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 335
P
Paintwork code 510
Paintwork, Cleaning 390
Panic alarm 97
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 283
Front seat backrests 283
Parking 65, 315
On hills 65
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 65, 335
Parking brake 57, 65
Lamps, Indicator and warning 401
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Releasing 57
Parking lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 441
Replacing bulbs 468Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 177, 200
Parktronic* 31, 259
Cleaning system sensors 394
Minimum distance 261
Range 261
Switching on/off 263
System malfunction 263
System sensors 260
System sensors, Cleaning 394
Warning indicators 25, 262
Parts service 508
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 334
Fuse box 506
Interior lighting 142
Interior rear view mirror 33
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 283Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 311
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 396
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout (ML 320 CDI) 512
Layout (ML 350, ML 550) 512
Layout (ML 63 AMG) 512
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 312
Power outlets 287
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 240
Convenience closing feature 238
Opening/closing 240
Stopping 238
Summer opening feature 237
Synchronizing 242
Power washer 390