2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML450 HYBRID ABS

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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for example in case of a vehicle fire,
inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The
inflammable gas escapes to an area
underneath
the vehicles cargo compartment.
This prevents the high-voltage battery from
exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle. Driving safety systems
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Braking When the ABS engages during braking, the
ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster

(Y page 13) flashes. The
brake pedal will pulsate only in certain
situations, for example on a slippery road.
i For more information on the ABS, refer to
the Operator's Manual. RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
The RBS controls braking by blending the
vehicles friction brakes with the hybrid
transmissions recuperative energy function.
The RBS system must perform a self-test
when the ignition is switched on.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Apply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The self-test of the RBS is completed.
During the self-test of the RBS, less brake
pedal
pressure than usual is required and the
brake pedal travel is longer. When you release
the brake pedal, the brake pedal travel is as
usual again.
For more information on the RBS, see
(Y page 11). G
Warning!
If the RBS malfunctions, the yellow RBS
warning lamp é and/or the red brake warning lamp
$ (USA only) or J
(Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes
on. Read and observe the messages in the
multifunction display that may appear. Find
the subentry “Malfunction” of the entry “RBS
(Recuperative Brake System)” in the index of
this manual and follow the steps described in
that section. G
Warning!
If the RBS malfunctions, less brake pedal
pressure than usual may be required and the
brake pedal travel may be longer. The brake
system still functions with full effectiveness.
If required, you have to depress the brake
pedal further. Adapt your speed and driving
accordingly. G
Warning!
Have work on the RBS, e.g. brake pad
replacement, carried out by qualified
technicians only.
When working on the RBS, certain
precautions

must be taken, e.g. when putting
the brake system back into service.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Service conducted by qualified
technicians is required particularly for safety-
relevant work and work on safety-relevant
systems such as the RBS.
i For more information on the braking
system and for driving instructions, refer to
the Operator’s Manual. BAS (Brake Assist System)
If you apply the brakes very quickly, the RBS
provides full brake boost as fast as possible.
In doing so, less brake pedal pressure than
usual

is required and the brake pedal travel is
longer.
X Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking. Safety and security
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
29
;
d ABS/ESP
®
warning
lamp 9,
29 =
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
29
?
Multifunction display
with:
Charging level high-voltage
battery
14
A
é Recuperative Brake
System (RBS) warning lamp
29
B
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
31
C
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
21
D
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
21 Function Page
E
Power gauge 14
F
Multifunction display
with:
Automatic transmission
program mode indicator
18
READY indicator for the
HYBRID system
16
Control system and COMAND
i For information on the instrument cluster
control system and COMAND operation,
refer to the Operator’s Manual.
The current operating mode of the HYBRID
system can be displayed in the multifunction
display and in the COMAND.
The COMAND can also display a chart of the
fuel consumption and the electric power that
has been generated ( Y page 15). Controls in detail
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1
Fuel consumption
; Average fuel consumption From Start as
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster in the Trip computer
menu.
= Generated electric power
Each bar in the chart represents the average
value for 1 minute.
Resetting values The values are reset together when resetting
the trip computer in the
From Start
submenu. Refer to the Operator’s Manual. Driving and parking
Safety notes
G
Warning!
When your vehicle is in electric drive mode the
engine produces significantly lower noise
levels. Other motorists or pedestriants,
especially those who are visually or hearing
impaired, may be unable to hear your vehicle
while it is in motion. This is particularly true
when driving at lower speeds and during
parking maneuvers. At all times, it is the
responsibility of the driver to be aware of their
surroundings, especially in these low speed
situtations. Otherwise other road users could
be seriously or fatally injured. G
Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
Starting the engine
:
READY indicator
X Switch on the ignition.
X Apply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The self-test of the RBS is completed. For
more information on the RBS, see
(Y page 9).
X Observe the notes on “Starting the engine”
in the Operator’s Manual and start the
combustion engine.
Silent-Start mode
The combustion engine may not start each
time you start the vehicle with the SmartKey
or with KEYLESS-GO.
Depending on various conditions such as the
charging level of the high-voltage battery, you
may drive off with electrical energy alone. The
vehicle is then in Silent-Start mode. The
READY indicator : will then indicate that the
HYBRID systems are operational. 16
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What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsé
The yellow RBS
(Recuperative Brake
System) warning lamp
is on while the
combustion engine is
running. In addition, an
acoustic warning may
sound.
The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
The combustion engine may not turn off automatically.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display
(Y page 24).
X Continue driving with added caution.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. $
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp is on while the
combustion engine is
running. An additional
acoustic warning
sounds.
The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
Brake pedal travel may be longer than usual and the braking
behavior of the vehicle may change.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
X Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display

(Y page 24), see Operator’s Manual. The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
Risk of accident!
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
X Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display

(Y page 24), see Operator’s Manual.
Do not add brake fluid. This will not solve the problem. d
The yellow ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while driving. The ESP
®
,
the 4-ETS, or the ABS has come into operation because
of detected traction loss for at least one wheel.
Risk of accident!
The cruise control is deactivated.
X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Do not switch off the ESP ®
.
Exceptions, see Operator’s Manual. Practical hints
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsThe brake pedal
pulsates. The RBS is providing electronic controlled brake boost. Read and
observe the notes on the ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp ( Y page 9). The HYBRID system switches of automatically
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsThe HYBRID system
has switched of
automatically. Your vehicle was involved in an accident.
The HYBRID system remains switched off, if
R
the combustion engine cannot be started again after a few
seconds
R the SRS warning lamp + in the instrument cluster comes on
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The HYBRID system
has switched of
automatically. An
additional message
appears in the
multifunction display. A short circuit in the HYBRID system has occurred or a plug
connection of the HYBRID system was disconnected.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 24).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Opening the fuel filler flap manually
G
Warning!
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while opening the fuel
filler flap. G
Warning!
Open the fuel filler flap manually only if the
fuel filler flap switch is not operational.
With the fuel filler flap opened manually, fuel
may spray out during the refueling process.
In case the fuel filler flap switch ( Y page 20)
does not release the fuel filler flap, you can
open it manually.
The fuel filler flap release is located behind a
cover on the passenger side in the cargo
compartment. X
Open the tailgate, see Operator's Manual.
X Insert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of locks :.
X Turn locks : by 90° in direction of the
arrows.
X Remove cover ;. Practical hints
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