2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 wheel

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ESPUnavailable
See Operator’s ManualThe ESP® was deactivated because
of insufficient power supply. The
charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP
®
available.
When the voltage is above this value again, the
ESP® is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display does
not disappear:
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
If the yellow ESP® warning
lampv flashes while driving and
this message appears, the 4-ETS has
switched off to prevent overheating
of the drive wheel brakes.As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
4-ETS switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disap-
pears and the ESP
® warning lampv goes
out.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed yet.The display will clear after driving a short
distance at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).

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Check tires,
then restart
Run Flat Indicator.There was a warning message about a
loss in the tire inflation pressure and
the Run Flat Indicator has not been
restarted yet.Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure is set
for each tire.
Then restart the Run Flat Indicator (page 361).
Run Flat Indicator
InoperativeThe Run Flat Indicator is malfunction-
ing.Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Tire Pressure
Check TiresThe Run Flat Indicator indicates that
the pressure is too low in one or more
tires.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required
(
page 359).
If necessary, replace the wheel (page 478).
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator after adjusting the tire
inflation pressure values (
page 361).
Tire pressure
displayed after
driving for
a few minutes.Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The tire inflation pressure is being
checked.Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
InoperativeThe TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is
malfunctioning.Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Inoperative
No Wheel SensorsThere are wheels without appropriate wheel
sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires).Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Wheel Sensor MissingVehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
One or more sensors are defect (e.g.
battery is empty).
The respective tire is indicated by
- - -
instead of the tire inflation pressure in the
multifunction display.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
One or more wheels without appropriate
wheel sensors mounted (e.g. spare tire).
The respective tire is indicated by
- - -
instead of the tire inflation pressure in the
multifunction display.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Currently UnavailableThe TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to
monitor the tire pressure due to a nearby
radio interference source.As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been
removed, the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* automati-
cally becomes active again after a few minutes
driving.

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;(USA only)
!(Canada only)
Release
Parking BrakeYou are driving with the parking
brake set.Release the parking brake (page 57).
;(USA only)
3(Canada only)
EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative
See Operator’s ManualThe EBP, the ABS, and the ESP®
have switched off due to a mal-
function. The BAS is also
switched off.
The brake system is still func-
tional but without the EBP, the
ABS, and the ESP
® available.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.

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4Reserve FuelThe fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.Refuel at the next gas station
(
page 337).
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel OnlyVehicles with diesel engine only:
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.Refuel at the next gas station
(
page 337).
Only use commercially available
vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).
L Tele Aid
InoperativeOne or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Tele Aid
BatteryThe emergency power battery for the
Tele Aid system is malfunctioning. If the
vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or
drained, Tele Aid will not be operational.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
tFunction
unavailableThis display appears if buttont
ors on the multifunction steering
wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a telephone.
W Top Up
Washer FluidThe fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 346).

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HTire Pressure(s)
Please CorrectVehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The pressure is too low in one or
more tires.Check and correct tire inflation pressure as
required.
Tire Pressure
Caution - Tire DefectOne or more tires are deflating.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel.
Caution: Tire DefectOne or more tires are deflating.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The respective tire is indicated in
the multifunction display.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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HTire Pressure
Check TiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires is
already below the minimum value.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required
(
page 359).
If necessary, change the wheel
(
page 478).
Check TiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires is
already below the minimum value.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
The respective tire is indicated in the
multifunction display.Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required
(
page 359).
If necessary, change the wheel
(
page 478).
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located on the driver’s
side in the cargo compartment behind the
cover.
1Cover in left side trim panel
2Lock
Turn lock1 90° in direction of arrow.
Fold down cover2.
The first aid kit can be removed.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored under the
cargo compartment floor.
The vehicle tool kit includes:

Towing eye bolt

Wheel wrench

Alignment bolt

Vehicle jack

Fuse chart

Collapsible wheel chock

Wheel bolts for spare wheel1Cargo compartment floor, lowered
2Handle cover
Open the tailgate (page 119).
Push in handle cover2 and pull han-
dle in direction of arrow.
Lift cargo compartment floor1.
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.