displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting. 0002
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched the Auto. MirrorFolding on and you fold the exterior mirrors
in using button 0002, they will not fold out
automatically (Y page 115).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 0002.
Restoring the factory settings X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm.
The Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select
No or
Yes .
X Press 000Bto confirm the selection.
If you select Yes , the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime RunningLights function in the
Lights submenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. ON&OFFROAD menu
Example: multifunction display
X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the ON&OFFROAD menu.
You can set the curren tsettings to appear in
the ON&OFFROAD menu:
R On-road program (Y page 243)
R Off-road program (Y page 248) AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays 0002
Digital speedometer
0003 Gear indicator
0023 Upshift indicator
0022 Engine oil temperature
0020 Coolant temperature
0021 Status indicator (indicator not available in
USA/Canada)
X Press 0002or0005 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
Upshift indicator UP 0023
indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP 0023
fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †) the oil temperature is shown in blue. 278
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage
compartments.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
0002
Cup holder
0003 Cover
X To open: slide cover 0003to its foremost
position.
X To close: pull cover 0003back as far as it will
go.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm
water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console 0002
Cup holder
0003 Residual heat indicator lamp
0023 Switch The temperature-controlled cup holder can
be used to keep cold drink
scool and warm
drinks warm.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button 0023until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button 0023until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button 0023until the indicator lamp on the
button goes out.
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a
certain temperature is reached, residual heat
indicator lamp 0003lights up. This means that
the metal insert of the cup holder is hot. For
this reason, you must not reach into the cup
holder metal insert.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder 0002is located in the rear seat
armrest. 344
FeaturesStowage and features
Tires
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Summer tires
R 18
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 255/55 R 18 105 V BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 104 Y
3, 4 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/40 R 21 105 Y XL
4, 5, 6 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
4 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tire combination" section.
6 Only for vehicles with air suspension. Wheel and tire combinations
429Wheels and tires Z
R 19
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
00023, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 H M+S BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.21 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 107 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 108 H XL M+S
3, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
3
Also available as MOExtended tires.
7 Snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
433Wheels and tires Z
Technical data
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC "Minispare
"emergency spare wheel Tires Allo
ywheels T 155/90 R18 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)
ML 350
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/90 R18 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)
ML 350 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/90 R18 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/90 R18 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)
ML 550 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/80 R19 114 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)438
Emergencys
pare wheelWheels and tires
Additives
!
Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
no tm ix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline
must only be mixed with additives
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Comply
with the instructions for use on the product
label. More information about
recommended additives can be obtained
fro ma ny authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends tha tyou use
fuel brands that have the additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some
countries may not be sufficient .Residue
could build up as a result. In such cases, and
in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-
BenzC enter, the gasoline may be mixed with
the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz (part no. A000989254512).
You must observe the notes and mixing ratios
specified on the container.
Diesel Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel.
! Only use commercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD,
15 ppm maximum sulfur content) that
meets the ASTM D975 standard. If you do
not refuel with ULSD ,you may damage the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
system of the vehicle.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, kerosene or paraffin. This may
otherwise result in damage to the fuel
system and engine.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult a
qualified specialist workshop or on the
Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
Information on refueling (Y page 174).
Bio-diesel -FAME (fatt yacid methyl ester)
Mercedes-Ben zUSA approves the use of bio-
diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The
concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may
not exceed 5% by volume.
Pure bio-diesel and diesel fuel with a higher
percentage of bio-diesel, such as B20, can
damage the engine and the fuel system. For
this reason, they are not approved.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff. The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline
pump mus tclearly state that the standard for
ULS Dhas been fulfilled. If the label is not
clear, do no trefuel the vehicle.
Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless
they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on refueling (Y page 174).
Low outside temperatures
i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow
properties is available during the winter
months. Further information about fuel
properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at gas stations.
Flow improver
To improve the low-temperature resistance of
diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Durin guse, please
observe the information on operation. 446
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data
DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R
not poisonous
R colorless and odorless
R not flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapo rmay be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungen todor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may
experience a burning sensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. Coughing and watering of
the eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12
‡(-11 †). The vehicl eis
delivered from the factory equipped with a
DEFp reheating system. Winter operation can
thus be guaranteed even at temperatures
below 12 ‡ (-11 †).
Additives !
Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with DEF and
do not dilute DEF with water. This may
destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly
important with respect to avoiding malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, it must not be returned to
the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer
be guaranteed.
Filling capacities Model Total capacity
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MAT
IC
7.3 US gal
(27.5 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specificatio nothe rthan is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling engine oil
(Y page 444).
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 448
Service products and fillingc
apacitiesTechnical data
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
651 228.51,
229.31,
229.51 ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
276 229.5
ML 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51 ML 550 4MATIC
278 229.5
ML 63 AMG
4MATIC
157 229.5
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Capacity
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
ML 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
ML 550 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
ML 63 AMG
4MATIC
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out
regular oil changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals. Service products and filling capacities
449Technical data Z