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Storage position
XTake the reversible ratchet from the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 268).
Operational position
XAttach reversible ratchet ; to jack : in
such a way that the word UP can be seen.
Before placing the jack and the reversible
ratchet back into the vehicle tool kit:
XFully collapse the jack (storage position).XRemove the reversible ratchet.
Spare wheel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 319.
iUSA only:
The ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC does not have
a spare wheel.
iCanada only:
The ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC does not have
a spare wheel. ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
vehicles that are factory equipped with 20''
wheels come with TIREFIT.
The spare wheel is located in the space
underneath the cargo compartment floor.
XRemoving: Open the tailgate (Y page 75).XLift the cargo compartment floor and
secure it on the upper cargo compartment
lip (Y page 268).
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
securing hook from upper cargo
compartment lip and lower the cargo
compartment floor before closing the
tailgate.
XRemove the storage well casing (if so
equipped) (Y page 270).
Example illustration
XRemove retaining screw : by turning it
counterclockwise.
XRemove spare wheel ;.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” (Y page 319).
Storing the spare wheel after use
XPlace spare wheel ; into the spare wheel
well (Y page 271).
XSecure spare wheel ; by turning retaining
screw : clockwise (Y page 271).
XPlace the storage well casing (if so
equipped) into the spare wheel
(Y page 270).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions~Bluetooth
ReadyThe telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
.XConnect the telephone to the COMAND system via
Bluetooth ®
.¥Top Up
Washer
FluidThe fluid level has dropped to approximately 1
/ 3 of total
reservoir capacity.XAdd washer fluid ( Y page 217).
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions+Top Up
Coolant
See
Operator’s
ManualThe coolant level is too low.XAdd coolant ( Y page 216).XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn
if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
! Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message
and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine damage.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions8Gas Cap
OpenA loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The
fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaking.XCheck the fuel cap ( Y page 212).XIf it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.XIf it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.¸Replace
air filterThe air filter is clogged.XHave the air filter checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.·Clean
Fuel
FilterThere is water in the fuel filter.XHave the water drained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.ØCheck
Additive
See
Operator's
ManualThe AdBlue ®
supply is almost depleted.XHave the AdBlue ®
tank refilled as soon as possible
( Y page 331).
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.ØRemaining
Starts: 20The AdBlue ®
supply has dropped to the minimum level.XHave the AdBlue ®
tank refilled immediately ( Y page 331).
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.i When the message Remaining
Starts: 20 appears in the multifunction
display, you can start the engine 20 more
times. If you do not add AdBlue ®
, the
engine cannot be started beyond that
point. Therefore, fill the AdBlue ®
tank withapproximately 1 gal (3.79 l) AdBlue ®
(corresponds to approximately 2 refill
containers AdBlue ®
) or have the AdBlue ®
tank filled at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. After AdBlue ®
was refilled, the
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significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is driven
cautiously, somewhat longer.
Do not continue driving in emergency mode if
R you notice knocking sounds
R the vehicle starts to shake
R smoke develops and you smell rubber
R ESP ®
is intervening continuously
R you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
After driving in emergency mode, you must
have the rims inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
suitable for further use. The failed tire must
be replaced in any case.
When replacing individual or all tires on the
vehicle, make sure only tires marked with
“MOExtended” are mounted in the size
specified for your vehicle ( Y page 352).
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine only)
Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty
is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be
sucked into the fuel system. If this happens,
the malfunction indicator lamp = (USA
only) or ; (Canada only) comes on and the
engine may not start immediately after
refueling the vehicle.
After refueling:
XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display should be on P.XDo not depress the accelerator.XIf necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button from the starter switch.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 2 for at least 10 seconds.XReturn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold it there for a maximumof 10 seconds or until the engine runs
surge-free.
If the engine does not start:
XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch
once more to position 2 for at least
10 seconds.XReturn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch
once more to position 3 and hold it there
for a maximum of 10 seconds or until the
engine runs surge-free.XIf necessary, repeat the above steps.
If the engine still does not start after
3 attempts:
Do not make any further attempts to start the
engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance
( Y page 201).
i When the malfunction indicator lamp
= (USA only) or ; (Canada only) in
the instrument cluster has been illuminated
for the above condition, it will remain
illuminated until the engine was cycled on
and off four times in a row.
AdBlue ®
(diesel engine only)
The BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
system requires a reducing agent (AdBlue ®
)
in order to function properly. Refilling with
AdBlue ®
is part of the regular maintenance
service work. A tankful of AdBlue ®
should
suffice until the next maintenance service
under normal driving conditions.
When the AdBlue ®
tank is low, the message
Check Additive See Operator’s
Manual appears in the multifunction display.
When the AdBlue ®
level drops to the
minimum level, the message Remaining
Starts: 20 appears in the multifunction
display.
AdBlue ®
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iWhen the message Remaining Starts:
20 appears in the multifunction display, you
can start the engine 20 more times. If you
do not add AdBlue ®
, the engine cannot be
started beyond that point. Fill the
AdBlue ®
tank with approximately 1 gal
(3.79 l) AdBlue ®
(corresponds to
approximately 2 AdBlue ®
refill containers)
or have the AdBlue ®
tank filled by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i For refilling outside the maintenance
service intervals, refill the AdBlue ®
tank
with approximately 1 gal (3.79 l) AdBlue ®
(corresponds to approximately 2 AdBlue ®
refill containers).
Always use the particular AdBlue ®
refill
containers for refilling outside the
maintenance service interval. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance if necessary
( Y page 201).
Additional information on BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and AdBlue ®
is available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refilling with AdBlue ®

GWarning!
Make sure
R AdBlue ®
does not come into contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing
R to keep AdBlue ®
out of the reach of children
If you and/or others have come into contact
with AdBlue ®
:
R If AdBlue ®
has gotten into contact with
eyes, flush with plenty of water immediately
and seek medical help.
R Clean affected skin immediately with plenty
of water.
R If AdBlue ®
was swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Consult a physician.GWarning!
When opening the filler cap of the AdBlue ®
tank ammonia gas vapors may escape. Refill
AdBlue ®
in a well ventilated area only.
Ammonia gas vapors have a pungent odor and
are particularly irritating for your skin,
mucous membranes, and eyes. Inhaling
ammonia gas vapors will cause burning eyes,
nose, and throat, as well as coughing and
watering eyes.
! Only use AdBlue ®
complying with
ISO 22241. Do not add additives to
AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with
water. Otherwise, the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system could be damaged.
Damage caused by using additives or
diluting with water are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Rinse surfaces that have come into
contact with AdBlue ®
, or remove AdBlue ®
with a moist cloth and cold water
immediately. If AdBlue ®
has crystallized
already, use cold water and a sponge.
AdBlue ®
residues will crystallize and soil
the affected surfaces.
! AdBlue ®
is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the diesel fuel tank. If
AdBlue ®
reaches the diesel fuel tank, the
engine could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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For more information on AdBlue®, see
(Y page 361).
The AdBlue® filler neck is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the tailgate (Y page 75).XLift the cargo compartment floor
(Y page 268).
XTurn AdBlue® filler cap cover :
counterclockwise and remove it.
XTurn AdBlue® filler cap ;
counterclockwise and open it.
Filler cap ; is tethered with a plastic strap.
XPull dust cap off of AdBlue® refill container
=.
XPlace AdBlue® refill container = on the
filler neck as illustrated and tighten it
moderately (hand-tight) by turning it
clockwise.
! Make sure to tighten the AdBlue® refill
container only moderately, i.e. hand-tight,
as you could otherwise damage it.
XPush AdBlue® refill container = down.
The AdBlue® tank is filled. This may take up
to 1 minute.
iWhen you stop pushing the AdBlue® refill
container down, the filling process is
stopped and you can remove the refill
container.
XRelease AdBlue® refill container =.XTurn AdBlue® refill container =
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPlace AdBlue® filler cap ; (Y page 332) on
filler neck and turn it clockwise.
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XPlace AdBlue® filler cap cover : as
illustrated and turn it clockwise to its stop.
XLower cargo compartment floor.XClose the tailgate.XDrive the vehicle at a speed of at least
10 mph (16 km/h).
The message Check Additive See
Operator’s Manual disappears after
approximately 1 minute.
iIf the message Check Additive See
Operator’s Manual still appears in the
multifunction display, refill with one more
container of AdBlue®.
iHave the AdBlue® level checked and, if
necessary, filled completely afterward at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Battery
Safety notes
A battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service
life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing a battery, always use a
battery approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.
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.
GWarning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.
Risk of explosion.Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Do
not allow it to come into
contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially gloves,
apron and faceguard.
Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills
immediately with clear
water. Contact a physician
if necessary.
Keep children away.Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual.
A battery contains materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly. A
large 12 V storage battery contains lead.
Recycling of the battery is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states (USA only)
or provinces (Canada only) require sellers of
batteries to accept the old battery for
recycling.
GWarning!
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting.
You might get injured.
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Example illustration fuse box ML 350 (ML 350BlueTEC, ML 550, ML 63 AMG similar)
XWith a dry cloth, remove any moisture from
fuse box cover :.
XOpening: Pull clamps ; in direction of
arrow.
XLift fuse box cover : up.XClosing: Make sure the sealing rubber is
positioned properly.
XPress fuse box cover : down and secure
with clamps ;.
! The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned as described. Otherwise,
moisture or dirt could enter the fuse box
and possibly impair fuse operation.
XClose the hood after checking or replacing
fuses.
Fuse box in cargo compartment
XOpening: Open the cargo compartment.XInsert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of lock :.
XTurn lock : by 90° in direction of arrow.XRemove cover ;.XClosing: Install everything in reverse order.
Emergency engine shutdown
If the engine cannot be turned off as
described (Y page 108), you may use the
following emergency procedure.
XTake the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 268).
XOpen the fuse box in engine compartment.XRemove fuse 120.
Find its location in the fuse chart.
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