2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML450 HYBRID jump start

A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............... 9
Warning lamp .............................
13, 29
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................39
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Automatic shift program ....................18
Automatic transmission Automatic shift program ..................18
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 25
Program mode
indicator .................................... 13, 19
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ................18
Axle oils ................................................ 38B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................... 9
Battery Charging .......................................... 32
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ........................... 14
Jump starting ................................... 33
Messages in the multifunction
display

............................................. 26
Safety notes ..................................... 32
see High-voltage battery
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brakes
Warning
lamp .......................................... 13, 29
Brake system
see RBS C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 38
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ...............................

14
COMAND
Charging condition high-voltage
battery ............................................. 14
Fuel consumption ............................ 15Generated electric power
................15
Overview .......................................... 13
Combustion engine
Malfunction ......................................

30
Starting ............................................ 16
Consumption statistics (COMAND) ...15
Control system Overview .......................................... 13
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................. 39
Capacities ........................................ 38
Cruise control ...................................... 10 D
Displays
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ........................... 14
Messages in the multifunction
display

............................................. 24
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 16
Driving off ............................................ 17
Driving safety systems ABS .................................................... 9
BAS .................................................... 9
RBS .................................................... 9
Driving systems
Cruise control .................................. 10
Driving tips .......................................... 17 E
Engine .............................................

16, 30
Malfunction indicator
lamp ................................................. 13
see Combustion engine
Engine oil
Adding ............................................. 22
Checking level ................................. 21
Enviromental protection ....................... 7
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 F
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ........... 38
Brake fluid ....................................... 384
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Capacities ........................................
38
Engine coolant ................................. 38
Engine oil ......................................... 38
Power steering fluid ......................... 38
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ............................................. 39
Front axle oil ........................................ 38
Fuel ....................................................... 20
Capacity, fuel tank ........................... 38
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................... 21
Premium unleaded gasoline .............38
Fuel filler flap ....................................... 21
Opening manually ............................ 31
Unlocking ......................................... 20
Fuel filler flap switch ..........................20
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ........................................ 38
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................... 38
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................... 21 G
Gasoline see Fuel

H
High voltage see Safety notes


High-voltage battery ............................. 8
Charging condition (COMAND) ........ 14
Exhaustive discharge .......................32
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 26
HYBRID system
Automatic switch-off .................... 8, 31
Overview .......................................... 12
READY indicator ......................... 13, 16 I
Indicator and warning lamp SRS .................................................. 31
Indicator lamp
see Lamps, indicator and warning


Instrument cluster .............................. 13
Lamps .............................................. 29
Introduction ......................................... 11 J
Jump starting ....................................... 33 L
Lamp see Lamps, indicator and warning


Lamps, indicator and warning ............ 29
ABS/ESP ®
................................. 13, 29
Brakes
(red) ........................................... 13, 29
Instrument cluster .....................13, 29
RBS ............................................ 13, 29 M
Message see Lamps, indicator and warning


Motor Octane Number
see MON
Multifunction display
Symbol messages ............................ 26
Text messages ................................. 25
Vehicle status messages ................. 24
Multifunction display messages
Automatic transmission ................... 25
Battery ....................................... 26, 28
Display malfunction .........................24
Gas cap ............................................ 27
Power steering ................................. 27 O
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level


Operating safety .................................... 7 P
Parking ................................................. 18
Power gauge .................................. 13, 14
Power steering
Messages in the multifunction
display

............................................. 27
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ..................18 Index
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Text messages
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsDriving
in
Reverse
currently
not
possible Wait
briefly Driving in reverse is currently not possible. The hybrid
transmission is overheated.
X
Wait briefly.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Release the accelerator pedal.
X The message in the multifunction disappears. Driving
in
Reverse
now
possible
again The hybrid transmission has cooled down.
X
Driving in reverse is now possible again. Depress
brake to shift
out of P. You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
drive
position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal or without depressing it fully.
X Depress the brake pedal fully. Engine
Can Now
Be Started The high-voltage battery has been charged via the voltage
transformer automatically.
X
Start the combustion engine.
X Disconnect the charge unit or jumper cables.
X Drive the vehicle for some time in order to charge the 12-
volt battery and the high-voltage battery. Fuel
Filler
Flap Open The fuel filler flap is open.
X
Check the fuel filler flap.
X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel filler flap.
X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by
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Symbol messages
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsc Charging
Hybrid
Battery
Please
Wait The high-voltage battery is discharged. You have switched on
the
ignition while the 12-volt battery was being charged with
an approved charge unit or while jump starting the vehicle.
The high-voltage battery is being charged via the voltage
transformer automatically. Depending on the state of the
high-voltage battery's discharge, the charging procedure may
take up to 60 minutes. The message Engine Can Now Be
Started appears in the multifunction display, after the
system became adequately charged to start the combustion
engine (Y page 25).
If the display message Engine Can Now Be Started does
not appear after about an hour:
X Try to start the combustion engine.
X If the combustion engine cannot be started: Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. d Malfunctio
n The HYBRID system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. d Stop car,
switch
engine
off. The HYBRID system is malfunctioning. In addition an acoustic
warning sounds.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the
necessary check cycles before you start the combustion
engine again.
X If the combustion engine cannot be started again contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. c Malfunctio
n The high-voltage system is malfunctioning. In addition an
acoustic warning sounds.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. 26
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsThe warning and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster fail
to come on when
switching on the
ignition. The 12-volt battery and/or the high-voltage battery are
discharged.
X
Charge the 12-volt battery (Y page 32).
or
X Get a jump start (Y page 33).
or
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Combustion engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsThe combustion engine
cannot be started. The
warning and indicator
lamps
in the instrument
cluster come on when
switching the ignition. The high-voltage battery is discharged.
The discharged high-voltage battery is being charged with the
ignition switched on while the vehicle is being jump started
(Y page 33).
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display

(Y page 24). The combustion engine
cannot be started. The
multifunction display
does not display any
messages. The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet or the HYBRID
system is malfunctioning.
X
Switch off the ignition and switch it back on.
X Try to start the combustion engine once more.
X If the combustion engine cannot be started: Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsLess brake pedal
pressure is required
and the brake pedal
travel is longer than
usual.
X
Apply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The required brake pedal pressure and the brake pedal travel
are back to normal. The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
X
Read and observe the messages in the multifunction display
(Y

page 24) and the notes on warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster (Y page 29). 30
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X
Pull light-blue fuel filler flap release = in
direction of arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap ( Y page 21).
X Close cover ;.
X Close the tailgate. Battery
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt
battery and a high-voltage battery. The high-
voltage battery stores the power required for
the hybrid transmission. The hybrid
transmission also starts the combustion
engine.
Have any work on the batteries performed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Read and observe the safety notes
(Y page 8) and the notes on the 12-volt
battery in the Operator’s Manual. G
Warning!
The electrolyte, i.e. the battery fluid, is toxic
and caustic. Do not allow this fluid to come in
contact with eyes, skin or clothing, for
example in case of an accident.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help
immediately.
For information on the location of the 12-volt
battery and the high-voltage battery, see
(Y page 12). !
Deep discharge caused by prolonged
periods of the vehicle not being used, can
damage the high-voltage battery.
During such periods, operate the vehicle
every 4 weeks for several minutes in order
to charge the high-voltage battery.
During the charging process, switch off
electrical consumers that are currently not
needed, e.g. climate control system or seat
heating.
If necessary, get a jump start. G
Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.
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. Charging the battery
Charging the 12-volt battery G
Warning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during
charging and could cause an explosion that
may result in personal injury, paint damage or
corrosion.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. 32
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Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
X Open the hood, see Operators' Manual.
X Follow the instructions in the separate
operating instructions of the charge unit. X
Flip up cover 1 of the positive terminal in
direction of arrow.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp of the
charge unit with positive terminal 2.
X Slide cover = from the negative terminal
in direction of arrow.
X Connect the negative terminal clip of the
charge unit with negative terminal ?.
X Charge the 12-volt battery.
Disconnecting the charge unit X
After the combustion engine has been
started, disconnect the charge unit. Follow
the instructions in the separate operating
instructions of the charge unit.
X Close the hood.
X Drive the vehicle for some time in order to
charge the 12-volt battery. Jump starting
When the 12-volt battery or the high-voltage
battery is discharged, the combustion engine
can be started with jumper cables and the
battery of another vehicle. Observe the following:
R
Jump starting should only be performed
when the combustion engine and the
catalytic converter are cold.
R Do not jump start if the battery is frozen.
Let the battery thaw out first.
R Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system, which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
R Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R Always make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
that move when an engine is started or
running.
R Should the battery be drained completely,
let the donating power source charge the
vehicle for several minutes before
reattempting the starting process.
i Jumper cables and additional information
on jump starting are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Jump starting should only be performed
using the jump-start terminals located in
the engine compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and may
present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have
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Make sure the cable clamps do not touch
any other metal part while the other end is
still attached to a battery.
Connecting the jumper cables
Your vehicle is equipped with two jump start
terminals in the engine compartment.
Position
C represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Open the hood, see Operators' Manual.
X Flip up cover : of positive terminal = in
direction of arrow.
X Connect positive terminal ; of charged
battery C with positive terminal = with a
jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive
terminal ; of charged battery C first.
X Slide cover A from negative terminal B in
direction of arrow.
X Connect negative terminal ? of charged
battery C with negative terminal B with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal ? of charged battery
C first. Starting the combustion engine
X Start the engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run it at an engine
speed slightly above idle speed.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Starting the jump start process with
the SmartKey: To start the charging
process for the high-voltage battery, turn
the SmartKey in the starter switch first into
starting position 3.
X Turn the SmartKey back into ignition
position 2.
X Starting the jump start process with
KEYLESS-GO: Depress the brake pedal
during the starting procedure. 34
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