2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class tires

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 19At a glance ........................................... 25Safety ................................................... 35Opening and closing ...........................71Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91Lights and windshield wipers ..........105Climate control ................................. 121Driving and parking ..........................137On-board computer and displays ....203Loading, stowing and features ........255Maintenance and care ......................281Roadside assistance .........................295Tires and wheels ............................... 323Technical data ................................... 353
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Customer Assistance Center(CAC) ............................................... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 215
Daytime driving lights Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Diesel particle filter .......................... 161
Differential locks ............................... 196
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 238
Digital speedometer Displaying ...................................... 208
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 292
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 228
Calling up (on-board computer) .....222
Clearing (on-board computer) ........222
Engine ............................................ 233
Lamps ............................................ 233
Safety systems .............................. 223
Service interval display ..................287
Tires ............................................... 241
Vehicle ........................................... 243
Distance recorder ............................. 208
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 69
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Distance warning lamp ..................... 253
DISTRONIC ......................................... 173
Display message ............................ 240
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 179
Driving tips .................................... 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 177
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Important safety notes ....................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 148
Manual ........................................... 149
Driving abroad ................................... 171
Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............170
Driving on flooded roads .................. 164
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67
Important safety information ...........65
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............66
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ...............69
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 189
Cruise control ................................ 171
DISTRONIC .................................... 173
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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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Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 264
Temperature Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 208
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 208
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 209
Outside temperature ...................... 204
Setting ........................................... 131
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Time (on-board computer) ................ 215
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 209
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 301
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....331
Checking manually ........................329
Display message ............................ 241
Maximum ....................................... 334
Notes ............................................. 327
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................303
Pressure loss warning ....................329
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................304
Recommended ............................... 326
Tire pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 331
Restarting ...................................... 333
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................346
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................344
Bar (definition) ............................... 344
Characteristics .............................. 344
Checking ........................................ 325
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Definition of terms .........................344
Direction of rotation ......................338
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................347
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 343
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............344Flat tire .......................................... 300
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 345
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 345
Guidelines to be observed .............325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 345
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................345
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......345
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........345
Labeling (overview) ........................340
Load bearing index (definition) ......346
Load index ..................................... 343
Load index (definition) ...................345
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 345
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 346
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 346
Maximum tire load .........................338
Maximum tire loading (definition) ..346
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 346
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 346
Replacing ....................................... 340
Service life ..................................... 325
Sidewall (definition) .......................346
Speed index (definition) .................345
Storing ........................................... 326
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 344
Temperature .................................. 339
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 346
Tire bead (definition) ......................346
Tire pressure (definition) ................346
Tire pressures (recommended) ......344
Tire quality classes ........................338
Tire size (data) ............................... 347
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................341
Tire tread ....................................... 325
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Total load limit (definition) .............347
Traction ......................................... 339
Traction (definition) .......................346
Tread wear ..................................... 339
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................347
Uniform tire quality classification
standards (definition) .....................344
Unladen weight (definition) ............345
Wear indicator (definition) .............347
Wheel rim (definition) ....................345
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 324
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........317
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 198
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................318
Removing the towing eye ...............319
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 198
Decoupling ..................................... 200
Display message ............................ 230
Power supply ................................. 201
Towing ........................................... 199
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 200
Trailer towing .................................... 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 151
Transmission position display ......... 145
Transmission positions .................... 146
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 171
Driving downhill ............................. 171
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 170
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Turn signal (display message) ......... 230
Turn signals ....................................... 109
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 347
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 266
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release ..........................80
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Loading .......................................... 334
Lowering ........................................ 310
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 159
Raising ........................................... 306
Reporting problems .........................22
Towing away .................................. 317
Tow-starting ................................... 317
Transporting .................................. 319
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 355
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 298
Video (DVD) ........................................ 212
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 212
VIN ...................................................... 355
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Warning and indicator lamps Overview .......................................... 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Warranty ............................................ 354
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 310
Wheel chock ...................................... 306
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................340
Changing a wheel .......................... 305
Checking ........................................ 325
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Guidelines to be observed .............325
Mounting a wheel .......................... 308
Removing a wheel ..........................308
Tightening torque ........................... 310
Wheel size/tire size .......................347
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 290
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 132
Infrared reflective .......................... 279
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 245
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................286
Notes ............................................. 363
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................117
Replacing the wiper blades ....118, 119
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Troubleshooting ............................. 120
Winter operation ............................... 166
Radiator cover ............................... 283
Winter tires ........................................ 165
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.GWarning
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must
familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
R safety notes in this Operator's Manual
R technical data in this Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
GWarning!
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
with the Mercedes-Benz Center again or, if
necessary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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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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