2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Owner's Manual

Operating safetyGWarning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWarning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers
R slow down carefully
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
R the safety precautions in this manual
R the “Technical data” section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standardsGWarning!
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself. Removing
warning labels may cause you and others to
be unaware of certain risks which may result
in an accident and/or personal injury.
GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not recognize
potential danger.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected if required. If the matter is not
handled to your satisfaction, please discuss
the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center
management or, if necessary, contact us at
one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov .
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
( Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data
and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may
transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Daimler may access the information and
share it with others
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
R in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
R for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
R as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check the Tele Aid subscription
service agreement for details regarding the
information that may be recorded or
transmitted via that system.
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Exterior view .......................................26
Cockpit .................................................27
Instrument cluster ..............................28
Multifunction steering wheel .............30
Center console ....................................31
Overhead control panel ......................32
Door control panel ..............................33
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Exterior view
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
FunctionPage:Tailgate75Power tailgate76;Rear window defroster183=Rear window wiper/washer100Wiper blade, replacing318Wiper blade, cleaning264?Rear lamps311AFuel filler flap210BDoors:Locking and unlocking70,
306
CExterior rear view mirrors89DTowing eyes339EFront lamps311FunctionPageFHood212GWipers98Wiper blades, replacing318Wiper blades, cleaning264HWindshield:Wiping with washer fluid99Cleaning264IPower tilt/sliding sunroof184JCarriers187KTires and wheels218Rims and tires352LHeadlamp cleaning system96MFront fog lamp9526Exterior viewAt a glance
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CockpitFunctionPage:Cruise control lever:Cruise control141Distronic144;Instrument cluster28,
117
=Multifunction steering
wheel
30,
119
?Horn ASteering wheel gearshift
control115
BGear selector lever109CFront Parktronic warning
indicators 161
DOverhead control panel32EGlove box lid release, glove
box lock193
FGlove box192GPower outlet197HCenter console31FunctionPageIStarter switch79JSteering wheel adjustment,
manual86
KOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
LHood lock release212MParking brake release107NParking brake pedal107ODoor control panel33PExterior lamp switch93QSteering wheel adjustment,
electrical86
Heated steering wheel88RCombination switch:Turn signals95Wipers98High beam96Cockpit27At a glance164_AKB; 7; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:07:36+02:00 - Seite 27Z

Instrument clusterFunctionPage:# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
;To dim instrument cluster
illumination118
=Reset button for: Trip odometer118Settings129?To brighten instrument
cluster illumination118
A! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
BClock 132CSpeedometer with: ! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp 298
È Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp2FunctionPage$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only 299
d ESP® warning lamp 301· Distance warning
lamp3302
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only299
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
223,
304
2Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.3Vehicles without Distronic: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It shouldgo out when the engine is running.
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FunctionPageDMultifunction display with:Trip odometer118Main odometer121ETachometer with: 7 Seat belt telltale 51,
300
% Preglow indicator
lamp, diesel engine only 104
oré Recuperative Brake
System (RBS) warning
lamp, ML 450 HYBRID only4
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
36,
301
L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 93
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only303
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only 303
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 96
FunctionPageFuel gauge with: Fuel tank
reserve warning lamp 303
8 Fuel filler flap
indicator: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear right-
hand side.
GMultifunction display with:Outside temperature
indicator or digital
speedometer (depending
on selected setting in the
control system)
123,
131
Transmission position
indicator112
Gear range indicator114Automatic transmission
program mode indicator114
Rear window wiper
indicator100
Downhill Speed Regulator
(DSR) indicator153
Off-road driving program
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Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display121;Press button ~:to end a call139to reject an incoming call139Press button 6:to answer a call139to dial5139to redial5139Press button W or X:to select submenus in the
Settings menu130
to set valuesto set the volumePress button ? to turn
the Voice Control System
on6, see separate operating
instructions.
=Press button V or U
to select next/previous
menu.119
FunctionPagePress button & or *
briefly:
to move within a menuto select previous or next
track, scene or stored
station within Audio/DVD
menu126
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Telephone
menu139
Press and hold button
& or *:
to select previous or next
track with quick search or
to select previous or next
station in station list or
wave band within Audio/
DVD menu126
to start the quick search in
the phone book within
Telephone menu139
Press button A to turn
the Voice Control System
off6, see separate operating
instructions.
5Function only available in telephone menu.6Vehicles without Voice Control System: Button without function.
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