clock MERCEDES-BENZ ML320CDI 2007 W163 Comand Manual

473 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)The Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
page 469).
Removing Minispare wheel
1Minispare wheel
2Towing eye bolt
3Alignment bolt
4Retaining screw
5Wheel bolt wrenchFor access the minispare wheel, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
page 469).

Loosen retaining screw2 by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove Minispare wheel1.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare
wheel” (
page 498).
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Remove Minispare wheel to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
(
page 469).

474 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)The collapsible tire is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
page 469).
Removing the collapsible tire
1Electric air pump
2Collapsible tire
3Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
4Alignment bolt
5Towing eye bolt
6Wheel bolt wrenchFor access the collapsible tire, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
page 469).

Remove the vehicle tool kit storage
well casing3.
7Retaining screw

Loosen retaining screw7 by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove collapsible tire2.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the collapsible tire are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a collapsible tire
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The collapsible tire is for temporary use
only. When driving with a collapsible tire
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
collapsible tire replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one collapsible tire mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
collapsible tire is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
collapsible tire, see “Mounting the spare wheel”
(
page 498).
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Remove collapsible tire to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
(
page 469).

475 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driv-
er’s door using the mechanical key.Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in direction of
arrow.
The mechanical key2 comes out.

Slide mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
1Unlocking
2Mechanical key

Insert mechanical key2 into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.

Turn mechanical key2 counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it there.

Pull the door handle until the locking
knob moves up (
page 118).
The driver’s door is unlocked.

Pull the door handle once more to open
the driver’s door.
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Unlocking the driver’s door with the
mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm
system.
To cancel the alarm:


Press buttonŒ or‹on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.


Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(page 41).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.

477 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap
Open the tailgate (
page 119).
The fuel filler flap release is located behind
a cover in the right side trim panel of the
cargo compartment.
1Lock
2Cover

Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1.

Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°
in direction of arrow.

Remove cover2.3Fuel filler flap release

Pull red fuel filler flap release3 in
direction of arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.

Open the fuel filler flap (
page 352).
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Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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If the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside using the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, opening the tail-
gate from the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
With the SmartKey:


Press button
Œ
or
‹
on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
With KEYLESS-GO*:


Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
or


Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be in-
side the vehicle.

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
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Turn crank2 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized if
it has been operated manually (
page 244).

486 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Turn cover1 counterclockwise.

Remove cover1.

Turn bulb socket2 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket2 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the low beam bulb out of bulb
socket2.

Insert the new low beam bulb into bulb
socket2.

Insert bulb socket2 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket2 clockwise until it
engages.

Place cover1 on the opening in the
headlamp housing.

Turn cover1 clockwise until it engag-
es.Bi-Xenon* low beam/high beam
headlampHigh beam bulb (halogen headlamp)
1High beam headlamp cover
2Bulb socket for high beam headlamp
Warning!
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Do not remove the low beam/high beam
cover for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because
of high voltage in Xenon* lamps, it is danger-
ous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

487 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs

Turn cover1 counterclockwise.

Remove cover1.

Turn bulb socket2 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket2 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb
socket2.

Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb
socket2.

Insert bulb socket2 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket2 clockwise until it
engages.

Place cover1 on the opening in the
headlamp housing.

Turn cover1 clockwise until it engag-
es.Turn signal lamp bulb
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp

Turn bulb socket1 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket1 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb
socket1.

Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb
socket1.

Insert bulb socket1 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket1 clockwise until it
engages.Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket3 (
page 485)
counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket3 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket3.

Insert bulb socket3 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket3 clockwise until it
engages.

488 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket5 (
page 485)
counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket5 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the side marker bulb out of bulb
socket5.

Insert the new side marker bulb into
bulb socket5.

Insert bulb socket5 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket5 clockwise until it
engages.Front fog lamp bulbs
Removing front fog lamp cover:
1Cover
2Front fog lamp or corner-illuminating
front fog lamp*

Insert a suitable object (e.g. screwdriv-
er) at point indicated by the arrow and
pry out cover1.
Cover1 is released.

Swing cover1 outwards and take it
off.
Removing front fog lamp cover (Vehicles
with AMG Sport Package* or ML 63 AMG):
1Cover
2Front fog lamp

Use a suitable object (e.g. hook or a
screwdriver) and place the hook or
screwdriver carefully between lower
end of cover and bumper.
!
If not done carefully and properly, damage
to the bumper can result. We therefore recom-
mend that you have this work carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

489 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs

Turn the hook or screwdriver 90°.

Hold the cover1 and pull the hook or
screwdriver outwards.
You can now access the front fog lamp.
Example ML 350, ML 500 without Sport
Package; Sport Package similar3Retaining screws
Turn retaining screws3 counterclock-
wise.

Remove front fog lamp2 out of the
bumper.

Pull electrical connector off.4Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket4 out of the housing.

Pull the front fog lamp bulb out of bulb
socket4.

Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into
bulb socket4.

Insert bulb socket4 into the housing.

Turn bulb socket4 clockwise until it
engages.

Plug in the electrical connector.

Insert front fog lamp2 back into
bumper.

Fasten retaining screws3.

Reinsert cover1 and press it in until it
engages.
Additional turn signal lamps bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

490 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 136).
Tail lamp unit

Open the tailgate (
page 119).Opening the side trim panels
Opening the driver’s side trim panel:
1Cover in left side trim panel
2Lock

Turn lock2 90°.

Fold down the cover1.Vehicles without sound system*:

Remove the storage compartment on
the driver’s side.
1Lock
2Storage compartment

Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1.

Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°.

Remove storage compartment2.
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To access the bulb socket, you have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side trim
panel of the cargo compartment.