2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 light

535 Index
Cup holders 284
Cleaning 285
Front center console 285
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 285
Rear armrest 284
Curb weight 380
Current transmission program mode
(AMG vehicles only) 147
D
Date display, Setting 169
Daytime running lamp mode 137
Setting 170
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 210, 225
Defrosting, Front 210, 225
Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 171
Interior lighting 172
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29Difficulties
While driving 63
While starting 57
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Dimensions, Vehicle 520
Direction of rotation (tires) 351
Displays
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Maintenance service indicator 386
Messages in the multifunction
display 413
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature 147, 155
Selecting 168
Symbol messages 427
Text messages 415
Vehicle status message 162, 413
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 151, 153, 163
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 178Door
Entry lamps 144
Locking, In an emergency 456
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 39, 69
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Opening from inside/outside 112,
118
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 301
Unlocking, Mechanical key 455
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 374, 380
Downhill driving
Cruise control 246
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 428
Drinking and driving 311

539 Index
G
Garage door opener 302
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 380
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192
Limiting 192
Shifting into optimal 194
Gear selector lever 25, 54, 183
Cleaning 397
Gearshift pattern 183
Messages in the multifunction
display 420
Position 186
Shifting procedure 186
Transmission position 187
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 279
Good visibility 199
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVWGTW 380
GVW 380
GVWR 380
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 396
Hazard warning flasher 141
Head restraints 44, 127
Active head restraint 88, 127
Front seats, Adjusting 44
Rear seats 89
Rear seats, Adjusting 128
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 128
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 473
Headlamp cleaning system* 199, 346
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 136
Bi-Xenon* 438, 467
Cleaning lenses 393
Cleaning system* 199, 346
Halogen 466
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 438
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 136
Messages in the multifunction
display 438, 439, 440, 441, 442,
443
Replacing bulbs 463, 464
Switch 59, 135
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 290
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
Air suspension program*) 257

540 Index
High beam flasher 59, 140
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 439
Replacing bulbs 464, 466, 467
Switching on 59, 139
High mounted brake lamp 464
Hood 341
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Opening 341
Hooks
Loading 269
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 316I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 40, 42, 55
Immobilizer 106
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires,
Inflation pressures
Information button see Tele Aid
Infrared reflecting windshield* 308
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 145
Illumination brightness 145
Lamps 400
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 CockpitInterior lighting 142
Delayed shut-off 172
Interior rear view mirror 49
Antiglare positions 199
Auto-dimming mirrors* 199
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 61
J
Jack 450, 451
Lifting the vehicle 479
Jump starting 497
K
Key, Mechanical 455
Key, SmartKey 110
Batteries 461
Battery check lamp 110
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 238
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof
(Convenience closing feature) 238
Closing, Power tailgate* 123
Factory setting 112

541 Index
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 110
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 112
Loss of 118
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 237
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof
(Summer opening feature) 237
Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 461
Selective setting 112
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 118, 461
Battery check lamp 113
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 238
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof
(Convenience closing feature) 238Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 124
Factory setting 116
Important notes 115
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 113
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 116
Loss of 118
Messages in the multifunction
display 436, 437
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 237
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof
(Summer opening feature) 237
Remote control 113
Replacing batteries 461
Selective setting 117
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 40, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off the engine 67
Kickdown 190
Kilopascal 380L
Labels 510
Certification 510
Emission control information 511
Engine number 511
Paintwork code 510
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 510
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 464
Front 464
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 438
Messages in display 438
Messages in the multifunction
display 438, 440, 442
Rear 464
Switch 135

542 Index
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 400
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 255
Alarm system 107
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 117
Battery (SmartKey) 112
Brakes 27, 401, 402
Center console 31, 411
CHECK ENGINE 29, 403, 404
Downhill Speed Regulation 250
Engine diagnostics 29, 403, 404
ESP
®27, 405
Fog lamps, Front/rear 135
Front passenger front air bag off 31,
78
Fuel reserve 29, 410
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 400, 401,
402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408,
410
Off-road driving program 253
Parktronic* 262Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 87, 406
Seat belts 407
Seat heating* 130
Seat ventilation* 131
SRS 29, 72, 87, 410
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control* 257
Language, Setting 167
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(ML 320 CDI) 512
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(ML 350, ML 550) 512
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(ML 63 AMG) 512
Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and care
of 398
Lever for cruise control 244
License plate lamps 473
Messages in the multifunction
display 440
Replacing bulbs 464, 473
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 396Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 438
Lighter see Cigarette lighter (Depending
on vehicle configuration)
Lighting, Exterior and interior 135
Limp-Home Mode 197, 403, 404
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 138, 171
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 69
Locking the vehicle see Key
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 118
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 509
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 440
Replacing bulbs 464
Switching on 59, 135
Lubricants 522
Lumbar support 129

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

548 Index
Seat heating* see Seats
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 353
Seats 43, 127
Adjusting 43
Cushion depth, Multicontour
seat* 129
Folding the backrest forward 269
Heating* 130
Lumbar support 129
Memory function* 133
Multicontour seat* 129
Returning seat backrest to original
position 271
Ventilation* 131
Securing cargo 268
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Hooks 269
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 400
OCS 84
Tele Aid 295
Vehicle battery 489
Service and warranty information 10Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 349
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 508
Settings
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 255
Air suspension* 254
Clock 169
Comfort functions* 176
Control system menus 150, 152
Control system submenus 151, 153,
166
Date 153, 166, 169
Daytime running lamp mode 170
Factory, SmartKey 112
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Individual, Vehicle 163
Instrument cluster 167
Language, multifunction display 167,
168
Lighting 170Memory function* 133
Resetting all, Control system 164
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 169
Vehicle configuration 177
Vehicle level control* 255
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 194
Shifting
Automatic transmission 54
Shifting, Automatic transmission 183
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 393
Messages in the multifunction
display 441
Replacing bulbs 464, 469, 472
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 381
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 385
Snow tires see Winter tires

553 Index
Uphill driving
Cruise control 246
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 397
Useful features 279
V
Vehicle
Battery 489
Break-in period 310
Care 389
Control system, Settings menu 163
Dimensions 520
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 455
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 382
Towing 499
Washing 389
Weights 521Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 329
Vehicle care 389
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 450, 451
Vehicle level control* 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 447
Vehicle lighting 340
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 271
Cargo net* 272
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Expanding cargo compartment 269
Hooks 269
Load limit 353
Loading instructions 266
Loading terminology 379
Parcel nets 283
Roof rails 266
Terminology 379
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 382Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory
menu 162
Vehicle tool kit 448
Vehicle washing 391
VIN 511
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 148
Hands-free microphone 33
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 262
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 135
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 263
Seat belt telltale 84
Warranty coverage 10, 509