2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 left

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbTurn
Signal
Rear Left
or
Turn
Signal
Rear RightThe left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XRear lamps with bulbs: Replace the bulb as soon as
possible ( Y page 311).XRear lamps with LEDs: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bTurn
Signal
Front Left
or
Turn
Signal
Front
RightThe left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 311).bTurn
Signal
Left
Mirror
or
Turn
Signal
Right
MirrorThe turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionshTire
pressure(s
) Please
CorrectThe tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressure of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.XCheck and correct tire inflation pressure as required
( Y page 221).hTire
Pressure
Caution:
Tire
DefectAt least one tire is deflating.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 319).296Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
XMove locking tab : in the direction of
arrow.
XSlide mechanical key ; out of the housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door
XInsert mechanical key ; into the driver’s
door lock.
XTurn mechanical key ; counterclockwise
to position 1.
XPull the door handle past the resistance
point until the locking knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
XPull the door handle once more to open the
driver’s door.
XTurn mechanical key ; back and remove
it from the driver’s door lock.Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as
follows:
XClose the front passenger door, the right
rear door, and the tailgate.
XOpen the driver’s door and the rear left
door.
XPress the central locking switch
(Y page 75).
The locking knobs of the front passenger
door and the rear doors move down.
XIf the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained: Press down the locking knobs on
the front passenger door and the rear
doors.
XExit the vehicle.XClose the driver’s door.XEnter the vehicle through the rear left door.XPress down the locking knob of the driver’s
door.
! To prevent inadvertent lockout, make
sure to have the SmartKey with you before
proceeding with the next step. The next
step will lock the vehicle.
XExit the vehicle.XClose the rear left door.
The vehicle is locked.
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-
theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel
filler flap.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked and
opened using button F on the SmartKey
or the KEYLESS-GO function, use the
emergency release lever to unlock and open
the tailgate.
The emergency release lever is located on the
inside of the tailgate.
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A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
XRemove cover ; from the trim on the
tailgate.
XPush emergency release lever : all the
way to the left.
! The tailgate swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
XOpen the tailgate.
iIf the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside using the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO, opening the tailgate from the
inside using the emergency release lever
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the
following:RInsert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
RPress button % or & on the
SmartKey.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:RPull an outside door handle.
The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m)
of the vehicle.
RPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button.
The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.
XReinstall cover ;.Fuel filler flapGWarning!
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!
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
In case the central locking system does not
release the fuel filler flap, you can open it
manually.
The fuel filler flap release is located on the
passenger side in the cargo compartment
behind the cover.
XOpen the tailgate (Y page 75).XOpen the cover on the passenger-side trim
panel (Y page 316).
XPull yellow fuel filler flap release : in
direction of arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap (Y page 210).XClose the cover.XClose the tailgate.308Unlocking/locking manuallyPractical hints
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License plate lampsXLoosen screws : of lamp cover to be
removed.
XRemove lamp cover ;.XReplace the bulb.XReinstall lamp cover ;.XRetighten screws :.
Adjusting headlamp aim
:V Vertical centerline;H Horizontal mounting height, measured
from the center
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. High beam adjustments
simultaneously aim the low beam. To check
and readjust a headlamp, follow the steps
described:
XPark the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall.
XMake sure the vehicle has a normal tailgate
load.
XSwitch on the low beam headlamps L.
If the beam does not show a beam pattern as
indicated in the figure left, then follow the
steps below:
XOpen the hood (Y page 212).
The adjustment screws are located under the
cover panel.
XInsert a suitable tool into the openings in
the panel cover. The direction of arrows
= and ? indicate the angle in which the
tool has to be inserted in oder to access the
adjustment screws.
XAlways turn the adjustment screws equally
for vertical adjustment until the headlamp
is adjusted as shown in :. Turn clockwise
for upward movement and
counterclockwise for downward
movement.
Graduations:
RScrew at arrow =: 0.67° pitch
RScrew at arrow ?: 0.50° pitch
The left and right headlamps must be
adjusted individually.
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Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
XTake the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit.
XScrew towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
XInsert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Removing towing eye bolt
XLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XReinstalling cover: Engage cover :
(Y page 339) at top and press at bottom.
XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with one axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with
one axle raised. Doing so could damage the
transfer case, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground.
When towing the vehicle with one axle raised,
the wheels on the ground have to move freely.
Therefore follow the respective steps below,
after the front or the rear axle being raised:
Towing with the front axle raised
XSwitch off the automatic central locking
(Y page 135).
XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 96).
XMake sure the automatic transmission
remains in neutral position N. Observe
instructions, see “Remaining in neutral
position N” (Y page 111).
! Because the ESP® operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle
is being towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Keep in mind that it is important for the
SmartKey to be left in starter switch with
the ignition switched off. As soon as the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch the automatic transmission will shift
to park position P.
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Rpoor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different tire
deformation characteristics that could
cause them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the
tires or the vehicle may be the result.
i Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures for cold tires is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar. Supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label. The tire inflation pressure
label is located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with the vehicle.
For information on recommended tire
inflation pressure and supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for special
driving situations, see ( Y page 219).
i Please keep in mind that the vehicle must
be equipped
R with wheels of identical dimensions on
each axle (left and right)
R with tires of identical characteristics all
around, i.e. summer tires, winter tires,
all-season tires, or MOExtended tires etc.
i The following pages also list the approved
rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle
with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factoryequipment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Equipping your vehicle with winter tires
approved for your vehicle model may
require the purchase of rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. This depends on vehicle model
and the standard or optional factory-
equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on
your vehicle. For more information contact
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