sunroof MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS 2007 Owner's Manual

478 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyPower tilt/sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located
behind a cover on the overhead control
panel.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(page 67).

Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch). The driver’s door
can then be closed again.

Press on cover1 at the position indi-
cated by the arrow.

Take off cover1.
2Crank

Take crank2 out of the Operator’s
Manual pouch.

Insert crank2 into hole.

Turn crank2 clockwise to

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn crank2 counterclockwise to

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
i
Turn crank2 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized if
it has been operated manually (
page 244).
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514 Practical hintsBattery
Connect the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover
(page 512).

Connect the negative lead to the nega-
tive terminal (
page 512).
Charging the battery
If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start contacts
located in the engine compartment
(page 516).

Charge the battery in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
i
The following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):


Set the clock (
page 169).
Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga-
tion module*: Time and date are set auto-
matically.


Synchronize the door windows
(page 238).


Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*
(page 244).


Synchronize the power folding exterior rear
view mirrors* (
page 202).
Warning!
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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 charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.

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558 IndexDoor control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 389, 395
Downhill driving
Cruise control 247
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 264
Messages in the
multifunction display 447
Drinking and driving 325
Driving 51, 325
Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 330
In winter 332, 399
Instructions 51, 325
Problems 63
Safety systems 96
Systems 245
Through standing water 333
Through water 338
With Distronic* 261
Driving off 58Driving safety systems
4-ETS 102
ABS 96
BAS 97
EBP 101
ESP
®
98
Driving systems 245
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 269
Air suspension package* 269
Cruise control 245
Distronic* 250
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 264
Off-road driving program 268
Parktronic system* 274
Rear view camera* 279
Vehicle level control* 270
Driving tips 191
Accelerator position 191
Kickdown 191E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating (driver’s seat)* 177
Easy-entry/exit feature* 46
EBP 101
Indicator and warning lamps 416,
448
Electrical connections
Trailer 343
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 540
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 310
Emergency operation
Fuel filler flap 477
Locking/unlocking
the vehicle 475, 476
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 478
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 198
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563 Index
Interior lighting 142
Delayed shut-off 173
Interior rear view mirror 49
Antiglare positions 200
Auto-dimming mirrors* 201
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 61
J
Jack 471
Lifting the vehicle 498
Jump starting 515
K
Key, Mechanical 475
Key, SmartKey 108
Batteries 111, 480
Battery check lamp 108
Checking battery condition 111
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing, Power tailgate* 123
Factory setting 109Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 108
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 109
Loss of 111
Messages in the
multifunction display 457
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 239
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 239
Remote control 108
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 110
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening,
Power tailgate* 111
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 116, 480
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 116
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 239
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 239Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 125
Factory setting 115
Important notes 113
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 115
Loss of 117
Messages in the
multifunction display 456, 457
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 239
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 239
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 480
Selective setting 115
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 40, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening,
Power tailgate* 117
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568 IndexPoly-V-belt drive
Layout (ML 320 CDI) 532
Layout (ML 350) 532
Layout (ML 500) 532
Layout (ML 63 AMG) 533
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 326
Power outlets 302
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 241
Convenience closing feature 239
Opening/closing 241
Opening/closing in an
emergency 478
Stopping 239
Summer opening feature 239
Synchronizing 244
Power washer 405Power windows 236
Cleaning 410
Convenience closing feature 239
Door windows 236
Opening/closing 236
Rear door windows, Blocking
operation 93
Summer opening feature 239
Synchronizing, Door windows 238
Practical hints 469
Premium unleaded gasoline 547
Problems
While driving 63
With starting see Starting difficulties
With the vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 396
Program mode selector switch
(ML 63 AMG only) 195
PSI 396
Push-starting see Tow-startingR
Radio
Audio menu, Control system 159
Selecting station 160
Selecting station (satellite*) 160
Radio transmitters 348
Range (distance to empty) 181
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 275
Reading lamp, front 142
Reading lamp, rear interior 144
Rear automatic climate control 232, 235
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtray*
Rear climate control* 217
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 93
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear towing eye 520
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571 Index
Vehicle level control* 270
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 195
Shifting
Automatic transmission 54
Shifting, Automatic transmission 185
Side impact air bags 76
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the
multifunction display 461
Replacing bulbs 483, 488, 491
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 396
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 400
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 538
Bolts 470
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 501
Spare wheel (except ML 63 AMG) 473Speed settings
Cruise control 247
Distronic* 256
Speedometer 27, 253
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
SRS 78
Indicator lamp 29, 423
Messages in the
multifunction display 423
Standing lamps 136
Replacing bulbs 482, 483, 487, 490
Standing water, Driving through 338
Starter switch 25, 40
Positions 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 57
Starting, Engine 54
Steep terrain, Driving 336
Steering column 47, 48
Steering wheel 46
Adjustment, Electrically* 48
Adjustment, Manually 47
Buttons 30, 148
Cleaning 411Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 194
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 315
Storage compartments 34, 294
Armrest, Front 296
Cup holder 299
Cup holders 299
Door pockets 34
Front center console 296
Glove box 294
Parcel net, Front passenger
footwell 298
Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 298
Rear seats, In front of 297
Storing tires 367
Stranded vehicle 521
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 203
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Suspension tuning see Air suspension
package*
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 16
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573 Index
Telephone* 305
Answering/ending a call 183
Changing mobile phone cradle 307
Dialing a number from the phone
book 183
Ending a call 183
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 306
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 308
Messages in the
multifunction display 464
Operation 182
Phone book 183
Redialing 184
Removing from cradle 307
Telescoping rod 292Temperature
Coolant 154
Display mode, Status indicator 168
Interior temperature 211
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 155
Sensor, Interior temperature 208,
222
Sensor, Outside temperature 146
Setting display unit 155
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Three-zone Automatic climate control see
Automatic climate control (3-zone) *
Ticket holder 299
Tie-down rings 283
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 169
TIN 389, 396Tire and Loading Information
Placard 369
Terminology 394
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking manually 375
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 381
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), (USA only) 379
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 374
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