2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class light

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 224
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 140
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................206
Selecting the display ...................... 214
Steering (display message) .............. 244
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (manually) ........................99
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety instructions ...........99
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 100
Steering wheel heating ..................100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 148
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Glove box ....................................... 257
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 257
Center console (rear) .....................258
Cup holders ................................... 265
Important safety information .........256
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 218
Instrument cluster .........................214
Lighting .......................................... 215
Time/Date ..................................... 215
Vehicle ........................................... 217
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 266Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 204
Tailgate Display message ............................ 244
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety guidelines .............80
Limiting the opening angle ...............83
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 354
ML 350 .......................................... 364
ML 350 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC ...............363
ML 550 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 63 AMG ................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 347
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 274
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 271
Important safety notes ..................270
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Self-test ......................................... 271
System .......................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............275
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call .................221
Telephone compartment .................. 257
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Exterior viewFunctionPage:Tailgate80Vehicle tool kit298;Rear window heating133=Lights111?Fuel filler flap151AExterior mirrors101BRoof carrier265Sliding sunroof88CDefrosting the windshield132Cleaning the windows290FunctionPageDWindshield wipers117EOpening the hood282Engine oil283Coolant285FTowing away317GTires and wheels324Flat tire30026Exterior viewAt a glance
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CockpitFunctionPage:Combination switch109;Cruise control lever172=Instrument cluster28?HornASteering wheel paddle
shifters
148
BDIRECT SELECT lever144CPARKTRONIC warning
display
184
DOverhead control panel32EOperates the automatic
climate control system
122
FunctionPageFIgnition lock139Start/Stop button139GAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
99
HOn-board diagnostic socketIOpens the hood282JParking brake158KReleases the parking brake158LLight switch106MAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
99
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Instrument cluster
Overview
FunctionPage:Speedometer;Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: dimmer=Reset button?Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: brighterFunctionPageATachometer204BFuel gaugeCMultifunction display206DClock21528Instrument clusterAt a glance
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:Brakes (USA only)247;ESP®250=Distance warning lamp 4253?Turn signal109ATurn signal109BDiesel engine: preglow141CSRS251DLow-beam headlamps107EEngine diagnostics (Canada
only)
252
FEngine diagnostics (USA
only)
252
FunctionPageGHigh-beam headlamps109HReserve fuel252ISeat belt248JBrakes (Canada only)247KTire pressure monitor (USA
only)
253
LABS249MThe lamp lights up briefly,
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Center consoleFunctionPage:COMAND APS; see the
separate operating
instructions
;Seat heating97=Seat ventilation98?PARKTRONIC184ALevel control181B42 indicator
lamp (USA only)42
42 indicator
lamp (Canada only)48
CStowage compartment256DATA indicator lamp69FunctionPageEESP®66FSelects ADS settings184GDSR192HHazard warning lamps109IOffroad program193AMG vehicles: selects the
drive program147
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:p To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
110
;| To switch the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
111
=u To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off
111
?c To switch the front
interior lighting on/off
111
Ap To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
110
BRight-hand side interior
lighting
111
C2 To open/close the
tilt/sliding sunroof
89
FunctionPageDG SOS button (mbrace
system)
271
ERear-view mirror101FReading lamps110GButtons for the garage door
opener
276
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System 5ILeft-hand side interior
lighting
1115 Observe the additional operating instructions.32Overhead control panelAt a glance
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R "LATCH" type child seat mountings
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER air bag OFF indicator lamp
- USA only: front-passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Canada only: front-passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
The protective functions of the systems work
in conjunction with each other. The systems
are, however, autonomous.
GWarning!
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices/
belt buckle tensioners, for example, could
deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy.
Therefore, never modify the restraint
systems. Do not tamper with electronic
components or their software.
i More information on the subject of
children in the vehicle and child restraint
systems can be found under the "Children
in the vehicle" chapter ( Y page 58).
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R + SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R ETDs/belt buckle tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS warning lamps
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The + SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the + indicator lamp goes
out while the engine is running.
36Occupant safetySafety
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