windows MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2006 W163 Owner's Guide

230 Controls in detailPower windowsOpening and closing the windows
The side windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all of the side
windows are on the driver’s door. The
switches for the respective windows are
on the front passenger door and the rear
doors.
1Left rear window
2Left front window
3Right front window
4Right rear window
5Rear window override switch
(
page 89)
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
The door windows are equipped with the
express-close and automatic reversal
function. If the window encounters an ob-
struction that blocks its path in a circum-
stance where you pulled the switch past the
resistance point and released it to close the
window, the automatic reversal function will
stop the window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pulling and
holding the switch, by pressing and holding
button‹on the SmartKey, by pressing
and holding the lock button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) on a door handle, or by
pressing and holding button: on the
climate control panel, the automatic rever-
sal function will not operate.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.

231 Controls in detail
Power windows

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Opening the windows

Press switch1 to4 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.Closing the windows

Pull switch1 to4 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the SmartKey, see “Sum-
mer opening feature” (
page 233) and
see “Convenience closing feature”
(
page 234).
You can close and reopen the windows
using the air recirculation button:
in the control panel of the climate con-
trol (page 204) or (
page 218).
iOpening the windows from the rear is
not possible if you activate the override
switch (
page 89).
iWith the SmartKey in starter switch
position0 or removed from the starter
switch, the power windows can be op-
erated:

until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door


for at least five minutes.
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If you pull and hold the switch up when clos-
ing the window, and upward movement of
the window is blocked by some obstruction
including but not limited to arms, hands, fin-
gers, etc., the automatic reversal will not op-
erate.

232 Controls in detailPower windowsFully opening the windows
(Express-open)
Press switch1 to4 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window opens com-
pletely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch1 to4 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
Stopping windows during
Express-operation

Press or pull respective power window
switch again.
Synchronizing power windows
The power window must be resynchro-
nized each time

after the battery has been
disconnected


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Synchronizing

Close all doors.

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Pull and hold the power window
switches1 to4 until the side win-
dows are completely closed.
With the side windows completely
closed, hold the switches for approxi-
mately three seconds.
The power windows are synchronized.
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Driver’s door only:
If within five seconds switch is again pulled
past the resistance point and released, the
automatic reversal will not operate.
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the re-
spective power window switch again
past the resistance point and release.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, then pull and
hold the respective power window
switch. The side window will then close
without the obstruction sensor func-
tion.

233 Controls in detail
Power windows
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:

opening the side windows


opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s door handle. The SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
in close proximity to the driver’s door
handle.

Press and hold buttonΠuntil the
windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*
have reached the desired position.

Release buttonΠto interrupt
procedure.

234 Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
simultaneously.
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 233). The SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
in close proximity to the driver’s door
handle.

Press and hold button‹ until the
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are
completely closed.

Release button‹ to interrupt pro-
cedure.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press and hold the lock button on an
outside door handle (
page 64) until
the side windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof* are completely closed.

Release the lock button at the outside
door handle to interrupt procedure.
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When closing the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof*, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold
buttonŒ. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure, press and hold
button‹.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Release the lock button (
page 64) on
exterior driver’s door handle to stop the
closing procedure.


Pull on the exterior driver’s door handle
and hold firmly. The side windows and
the tilt/sliding sunroof* will open for as
long as the door handle is held but the
door not opened.

296 Controls in detailUseful featuresZone map South America
Infrared reflecting windshield*
1Mounting location for electronic toll
collection devices (infrared transpar-
ent)
Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re-
flecting glass which reduces the amount of
radiated heat entering the interior through
the windows.
The infrared reflecting glass also prevents
the transmission of signals through the
glass by in-vehicle electronic devices (e.g.
electronic toll collection devices).To allow the use of these devices in the
vehicle, two infrared transparent areas
(1and 2) are placed in the windshield.

307 Operation
Driving instructions
Off-road driving rules

Engage the Off-road driving program
(page 248) before driving under
off-road conditions.


If equipped with vehicle level control*,
make sure you select a vehicle level ap-
propriate to the topographical condi-
tions. Always make sure the vehicle
has enough ground clearance.


Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible (
page 259).


Always navigate gradients with the en-
gine on and with the transmission en-
gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR
(page 245) to help maintain a preset
speed.Checklist before off-road driving
Engine oil level


Check the engine oil level with the
control system (ML 500 only)
(page 328), or with the oil dipstick
(ML 350 only) (
page 330).
Only with a proper oil level can the
vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply,
even on steep gradients.
iWe recommend keeping doors, tail-
gate, windows, and tilt/sliding sun-
roof* closed whenever driving in
off-road mode.
!Observe the following during off-road
driving:

Adjust vehicle speed to condition of
terrain. The more uneven, rutty and
steeper the terrain, the lower the
speed should be.


Watch out for obstacles, such as
rocks, holes, tree stumps and ruts.


Be especially careful when driving
in unknown territory. It may be nec-
essary to get out of the vehicle and
scout the path you intend to take.


Before driving through water, deter-
mine its depth.


Do not stop vehicle while immersed
in water, and do not shut off the
engine.


In sandy soil, please drive at a
steady speed as allowed by condi-
tions. This helps overcome the vehi-
cle rolling resistance and reduces
the likelihood of the vehicle sinking
into the ground.


Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.


Always drive onto slopes with the
engine running and the vehicle in
gear.

318 OperationDriving instructions

If the transmission hunts between
gears on inclines, manually shift to a
lower gear (select 4, 3, 2 or 1).
A lower gear and reduction of speed re-
duces the chance of engine overload-
ing and/or overheating.


On very steep inclines, not manageable
with automatic transmission in1,
switch on off-road driving program
(page 248).


When going down a long hill, shift into
a lower gear and use the engine’s brak-
ing effect.
Avoid riding the brakes, thus overheat-
ing the vehicle and trailer brakes.


If the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature (coolant tem-
perature needle approaching the red
zone) when the air conditioning is on,
turn off the air conditioning system.
Engine coolant heat can be additionally
vented by opening the windows,
switching the climate control fan speed
to high and setting the temperature
control to the maximum hot position.


Extreme care must be exercised since
your vehicle with a trailer will require
additional passing distance ahead than
when driving without a trailer.
Because your vehicle and trailer is
longer than your vehicle alone, you will
also need to go much farther ahead of
the passed vehicle before you can re-
turn to your lane.Uncoupling the trailer

Start the engine (
page 34).

Make sure the automatic transmission
is set toP.

Set the parking brake for the vehicle
(page 52) and for the trailer.

Close all doors and the tailgate.
Detach the trailer immediately after-
ward as follows:

Disconnect all electrical plug connec-
tors.

Uncouple the trailer.
!If the trailer should begin to sway, re-
duce the vehicle’s speed immediately.
In no case attempt to straighten out the
tow vehicle and trailer by increasing
the speed.

365 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (D
epartment o
f T
ransportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for
the front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
GTW (G
ross T
railer W
eight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus
the weight of all cargo, equipment, luggage
etc. loaded on the trailer.

374 OperationVehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicle
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external in-
fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at-
tack the paintwork as well as the
underbody and cause lasting damage.Such damage is caused not only by ex-
treme and varying climatic conditions, but
also by:


Air pollution


Road salt


Tar


Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:


Grease and oil


Fuel


Coolant


Brake fluid


Bird droppings


Insects


Tree resins, etc.
Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of
the above adverse influences.More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:


near the ocean


in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)


during winter operation
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor-
ough check is a washing of the underbody
followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
aged areas need to be re-undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the facto-
ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility
of incompatibility between materials used
in the production process and others ap-
plied later.
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Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the partic-
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de-
signed for cleaning your vehicle.