emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

Contents
Control system .................................. 150
Multifunction display .................... 150
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 151
Menus .......................................... 153
Standard display menu ................ 156
AUDIO menu ................................ 157
NAV* menu .................................. 158
Off-road menu .............................. 159
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 159
Settings menu .............................. 161
Vehicle configuration ................... 175
Trip computer menu..................... 177
TEL menu* ................................... 178
Automatic transmission ..................... 182
Gear selector lever ....................... 182
Shifting procedure ....................... 184
Transmission positions................. 185
Gear ranges ................................. 187
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 188
Shifting into optimal gear range ... 190
Canceling gear range limit ........... 190
Driving tips ................................... 190
Towing a trailer ............................ 191
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 192Transfer case ...................................... 193
Good visibility ..................................... 194
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 194
Rear view mirrors.......................... 194
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors*......................... 197
Sun visors ..................................... 198
Rear window defroster .................. 200
Climate control ................................... 202
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 206
Rear air conditioning ..................... 206
Setting the temperature................ 207
Adjusting air distribution............... 207
Adjusting air volume ..................... 208
Defrosting ..................................... 208
Air recirculation mode .................. 209
Air conditioning............................. 211
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 212
Rear air conditioning ..................... 2133-zone automatic climate control* ..... 216
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 220
Rear air conditioning..................... 221
Setting the temperature ............... 221
Adjusting air distribution .............. 222
Adjusting air volume ..................... 222
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 223
Defrosting ..................................... 223
Air recirculation mode .................. 223
Air conditioning ............................ 225
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 226
Rear air conditioning..................... 227
Power windows .................................. 230
Opening and closing
the windows ................................. 230
Synchronizing power windows ...... 232
Summer opening feature .............. 233
Convenience closing feature......... 234
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 235
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 235
Synchronizing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 237

381 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

509 Index
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Adjusting air distribution 222
Adjusting air volume 222
Air recirculation mode 223
Defrosting 223
Rear passenger compartment 227
Rear window defroster 200
Residual heat utilization 226
Residual ventilation 226
Setting the temperature 221
Automatic climate control*
3-zone automatic climate
control* 216
Automatic climate control* (3-zone) 216
Automatic headlamp mode 139
Automatic lighting control
Deactivating 146
Automatic locking when driving 125Automatic transmission 49
Accelerator position 190
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 192
Gear ranges 187
Gear selector lever position 184, 185
Gear shifting malfunctions 192
Gearshift pattern for 49
Kickdown 190
Towing a trailer 191
Transmission fluid 332
B
Backrest
Folding forward 261
Backup lamps 444, 451
Bulbs 444
Bar 365, 501
BAS 95, 501
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 109, 115Batteries, vehicle
Messages in display 398, 407
Battery
Key batteries 440
Replacing key batteries 440
Battery discharged
Jump starting 470
Battery, vehicle 462
Charging 469
Dis-/reconnecting 464
Removing/installing 464
Bead 365, 501
Belt reel 267
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 501
Block heater (Canada only) 370
Blocking
Rear door window operation 89
Brake assist system (BAS) 501
Brake fluid 495
Message in display 409
Brake lamp bulbs 444

514 IndexDoors
Message in display 413
Opening from inside vehicle 117
Opening from outside 108
DOT 365
Downhill driving
Cruise control 240
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 243
Switching off 245
Switching on 245
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 299
Drive sensibly-save fuel 299
Driving 46, 52
Abroad 319
In winter 304
Problems 58
Safety systems 93
Through standing water 305Driving abroad 319
Driving instructions
Towing a trailer 317
Driving off 301
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 98
ABS 93
BAS 95
ESP
®
95
Driving systems 238
Cruise control 238
Driving safety systems 93
EBP 98
Parktronic* 254
Driving through water 310
Driving tips 190
Accelerator position 190
Kickdown 190E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Vehicles with memory function* 128
Easy-entry/exit feature*
Activating 173
EBP 98
Electrical connections
Trailer 314
Electrical fuses 477
Electrical system
Technical data 490
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program
® see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency
Unlocking and opening
the tailgate in an 437
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 284
With Tele Aid* 282
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 192

533 Index
Trailer hitches* 314
Trailer towing 314
Attaching a trailer 316
Checking weights 315
Electrical connections 314
Hitches* 314
Loading 315
Weights and ratings 315
Trailer weights and ratings 315
Transfer case 193, 506
Transmission positions 185
Tread 367
Tread depth 337
Tread depth (tires) 369
Treadwear indicators 367
Trip computer 177
Trip odometer
Resetting 149Turn signal bulb
Replacing 448
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 443, 444
Turn signals 54
Additional in mirrors 443
Cleaning lenses 377
Front bulbs 443
Rear bulbs 444, 451
Turning off
Engine 62
Turning off engine 62
Turning off the engine 63
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 506U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 367
Units
Setting speedometer units 164
Unlocking 32, 106
Centrally from inside 126
Driver’s door in an emergency 435
Fuel filler flap 323
Global 108
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 113
In an emergency 435
Selective settings 108, 114
Tailgate with SmartKey 109
Vehicle in an emergency 288
With the SmartKey 32
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 110