heating MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2011 W164 Owner's Manual

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 260
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 146
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 168
Before driving off-road ...................167
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 267
Climate control Activating/deactivating .................128
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................133
Controlling automatically ...............130
Cooling with air dehumidification ..129
Defrosting the windshield ..............132
Demisting the windows .................. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 123
Important safety information .........122
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 130Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 133
Rear control panel .................125, 128
Refrigerant ..................................... 362
Setting the air distribution .............132
Setting the airflow .........................132
Setting the air vents ......................135
Setting the temperature ................131
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 131
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 132
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 133
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 134
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 215
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ......................................... 309
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 109
Compass ............................................ 279
Calling up ....................................... 279
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................285
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 362
Temperature gauge ........................ 208
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 230
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 111
Cruise control .................................... 171
Cruise control lever .......................172
Display message ............................ 239
Cup holder ......................................... 265
Center console .............................. 265
Rear compartment .........................266
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Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
Hill start assist .................................. 142
Hood Closing ........................................... 283
Opening ......................................... 282
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 249
Brakes ........................................... 247
DISTRONIC .................................... 253
Engine diagnostics .........................252
ESP ®
.............................................. 250
Fuel tank ........................................ 252
Reserve fuel ................................... 252
Seat belt ........................................ 248
SRS ................................................ 251
Tire pressure monitor ....................253
Insect protection on the radiator .... 283
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Submenu (on-board computer) ......214
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 61
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 298
Using ............................................. 306
Jump-starting ..................................... 315
K
Key Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 245
Starting the engine ........................141
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 139
Convenience closing feature ............86
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................141
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown ................................... 147, 149
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 214
Level control ...................................... 181
Level control (display message) ...... 237
Level setting Basic settings ................................ 182
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................217
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 160
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 292
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 201
Power washers .................................. 289
Power windows see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
system
PRE-SAFE ®
system
Display message ............................ 224
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 19
Program selector button .................. 147
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................141
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Radiator cover ................................... 283
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 279
Range (on-board computer) ............. 220
Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back ..................259
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 129
Setting the air vents ......................135
Setting the temperature ................131
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 232
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 187
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................101
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper ........................... 118
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Refueling ............................................ 151
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 276
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Reset button ........................................ 28
Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 134
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 232
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roof carrier ........................................ 265
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 293
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
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Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................218
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety instructions ...........93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............99
Securing hooks .................................. 260
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 287
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 287
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives ..............360
Brake fluid ..................................... 362
Coolant (engine) ............................ 362
Engine oil ....................................... 361
Filling capacity ............................... 357
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes ..................356
Notes ............................................. 356Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 362
Washer fluid ................................... 363
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........213
On-board computer .......................213
Shift ranges ....................................... 148
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ...........84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 87
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........88
Troubleshooting ............................... 89
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................76
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................76
Important safety notes ....................72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Snow chains ...................................... 165
Socket ................................................ 268
Dashboard ..................................... 268
Front-passenger footwell ...............268
Luggage compartment ...................269
Rear compartment .........................269
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 352
Storage location ............................ 299
Stowing .......................................... 299
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Segments ...................................... 205
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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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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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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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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary
( Y page 312).
or
XJump-start the vehicle ( Y page 315).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.XClose the door and try to start the vehicle again.There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.Doors
Important safety guidelines
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
78DoorsOpening and closing
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the " Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
! When the rear bench seat is folded
forwards, the front seats cannot be moved
to their rearmost position. You could
otherwise damage the seats and the rear
bench seat.
! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up
before adjusting the backrest and head
restraint height. The head restraint and sun
visor could otherwise collide when the head
restraint is fully extended.
i The rear-compartment head restraints
can be removed ( Y page 96).
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information.i Related topics:
R Cargo compartment enlargement
(folding the rear bench seat forwards)
( Y page 258)
Adjusting the seats
i Vehicles without the memory function:
the seats can be adjusted within five
minutes of opening a front door.
The time span starts over if, within these
five minutes, you:
R open or close a front door
R insert the key into or remove the key
from the ignition lock
R switch the ignition on or off.
If the key is in position 2 in the ignition, you
can adjust the seats at any time.
:Head restraint height 8;Backrest angle=Seat fore-and-aft adjustment?Seat cushion angleASeat height
i
Vehicles with the memory function: if
PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an
unfavorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 103).
8
Only for vehicles with the memory function.94SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
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