Page 541 of 561
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
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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
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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
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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