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4Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.108
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . ..184, 306
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .128
Auxiliary ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . ..184
Axle load, maximum permissible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363, 364 B
Ball coupling Folding in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Folding out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
BAS (Brake Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..58
Basic display (on-board computer) .120
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Changing (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .311
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .311
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69, 311
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..334 Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.338
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . .121
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . ..91
Belt reel (Easy-Pack fix kit) . . . . . . ..200
Belt tensioners Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Bonnet Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Brake
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .289, 290
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 Bulb
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315, 318
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .315
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .315
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .316, 319
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .319, 320
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . .319, 320
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Tail lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . .318, 319
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .248
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 Index
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1 Opening and closing the
tailgate 70
Vehicle tool kit 255
Opening and closing the
exterior spare wheel
holder* 69
2 Rear window heating
182
3 Rear lights
318
4 Fuel filler flap
216
Fuel requirements
216 Function Page
5 Opening and closing the
doors 66
6 Adjusting the exterior mir-
rors
85
7 Fitting the towing eye
341
8 Front lights
315 Function Page
9 Opens the bonnet
219
Engine oil 220
Coolant 223
a Windscreen wipers
98
Cleaning the wiper blades 249
Replacing the wiper blades 321
b Cleaning the windows
249
c
Roof rack* 190
d Tyres and wheels
224
Flat tyre 323At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
23Function Page
1 Combination switch:
• main-beam headlamps 94
• turn signals 94
• windscreen wipers 98
2 Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 145
• Speedtronic 154
• Distronic* 148
3 Instrument cluster
26
4 Multi-function steering
wheel
30
5 Horn Function Page
6 DIRECT SELECT selector
lever
107
7
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
165
8 Overhead control panel
34
9 Locks/unlocks the glove
compartment 201
a Glove compartment
201
b Centre console
31
c Ignition lock/KEYLESS GO
button*
75 Function Page
d Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
83
e Opens the bonnet
219
f Releases the parking brake
105
g Parking brake
105
h Door control panel
35
j Light switch
92
k Adjusts the headlamp
range
95
l Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
83
Steering wheel heating* 84At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
25Function Page
1 Combination switch:
• main-beam headlamps 94
• turn signals 94
• windscreen wipers 98
2 Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 145
• Speedtronic 154
• Distronic* 148
3 Instrument cluster
26
4 Multi-function steering
wheel
30
5 Horn Function Page
6 DIRECT SELECT selector
lever
107
7 Adjusts the headlamp
range
95
8 Light switch
92
9 Door control panel
35
a Releases the parking brake
105
b Opens the bonnet
219
c Ignition lock/KEYLESS GO
button*
75
d Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
83 Function Page
e Parking brake
105
f Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
83
Steering wheel heating* 84
g Centre console
31
h Opens and locks the glove
compartment
201
j
Glove compartment* 201
k
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
165
l Overhead control panel
34At a glance
* optional
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Anti-theft syste
ms62
X
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the distance warning system in the
on-board computer (Y page 134).
After activation, the :symbol is dis-
played in the lower multi-function display.
For more information on the distance warning
system, see the Distronic* section
(Y page 148). Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser X
With the key: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the KEYLESS
GO button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
With the key: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the KEYLESS
GO button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered when
the alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again. 1
Indicator lamp Safety
* optional
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Engine compartment
219
If only summer diesel fuel or less cold-resist-
ant winter diesel fuel (e.g. in Mediterranean
regions) is available, you should add an
amount of flow improver to the fuel corre-
sponding to the outside temperature.
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated
garage. G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
This would damage the fuel system and
engine and could result in a vehicle fire.
Flow improver
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed with every fuel. Observe the infor-
mation provided by the manufacturer when
using a flow improver. Only use flow improv-
ers that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Information about flow
improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. If you do so, the bonnet
may open up and block your view.
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become
very hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner’s Man-
ual and observe the relevant safety notes. G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and
the engine can start automatically, even if
the key has been removed from the ignition
lock. For this reason you must not reach
into the turning area of the fan. You can
otherwise be injured. Vehicles with a petrol engine:
The electronic ignition system uses high
voltage. For this reason, you must never
touch components of the ignition system
(ignition coil, ignition cable, spark plug con-
nector or test socket) when:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The electronic injection control uses high
voltage. Therefore, never touch fuel injec-
tion system components when:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others
could be injured by the wiper rods. Operation
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Engine compartment
220 Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off and that the key has been
pulled out of the ignition lock before open-
ing the bonnet.
The bonnet release lever is located in the
driver's footwell. 1
Bonnet release lever
X Pull bonnet release lever 1.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded out away from the wind-
screen. You can otherwise damage the
windscreen wipers or the bonnet. The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiator grille.
2
Bonnet catch handle
X Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle 2up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly. i
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km.
The oil consumption may be higher than this
when the vehicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds. You can only
estimate the oil consumption after you have
driven a considerable distance.
You will find further information about engine
oil in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 369).
Checking the engine oil level To do so:
R
the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine was at nor-
mal operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine was not at Operation
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Display
messages 268 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
DISTRONIC and
SPEEDTRONIC inoperative
Distronic
* andSpeedtronic are unavaila-
ble. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control - - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control
has not been met. X
Activate ESP ®
(Ypage 59)
X If conditions permit, drive faster than
30 km/h and store the speed (Y page 145).Symbol messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised if service work is carried out improperly. You could lose control of the vehicle,
thereby causing an accident. Safety systems may also not be able to protect you or others as intended.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
a This message always appears when the
tailgate is open. X
Close the tailgate. G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm sys-
tem*:
You are driving with the bonnet open. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Close the bonnet. Practical advice
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
315
Observe the following points:
R
Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
i ML 500: the fuse box in the engine com-
partment must be removed before a bulb is
changed in the headlamp on the right-hand
side. Have the work carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Replacing dipped-beam headlamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) 1
Housing cover for dipped-beam headlamp
2 Bulb holder for dipped-beam headlamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 2anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2.X
Insert bulb holder 2and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 1and turn it clock-
wise.
Replacing the bulbs in the main-beam
headlamp 1
Housing cover for main-beam headlamp
2 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 2anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2.
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Changing the bulbs
316
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2.
X Insert bulb holder 2and turn it clockwise.
X Place housing cover 1back on and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Replacing side/parking lamp bulbs 1
Bulb holder for side/parking lamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder 1anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 1.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 1.
X Insert bulb holder 1and turn it clockwise. Replacing the bulbs in foglamps with-
out cornering light function/AMG Styl-
ing package* foglamps/foglamps on
the ML 63 AMG
Foglamps without cornering light function
1
Cover
2 Front foglamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Carefully detach cover 1using a suitable
object, e.g. a screwdriver.
Cover 1disengages.
X Remove cover 1. AMG Styling package* foglamps/foglamps on the
ML 63 AMG
1
Cover
2 Front foglamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Slide a suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver,
carefully into the recess between cover
1 and the bumper.
X Detach cover 1and pull it out. If neces-
sary, carefully use the screwdriver to prise
it off. Practical advice
* optional
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