navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

155 Controls in detail
Control system
Menu7
Menu8
Menu9
Vehicle configuration
Trip computer
Telephone*
(page 175)
(page 177)
(page 178)
Commands/submenusParktronic*
Fuel consumption statis-
tics after start
Load phone book
DSR (Downhill Speed Reg-
ulation) programmed
default speed
Fuel consumption statis-
tics since the last reset
Search for name in phone
book
Tow-away alarm
Call up range
iThe headings used in the menus table
are designed to facilitate navigation
within the system and are not neces-
sarily identical to those shown in the
control system displays.
The first function displayed in each
menu will automatically show you
which part of the system you are in.

158 Controls in detailControl system
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.Operate the CD player

Turn on the Modular COMAND System
and press AUDIO on the COMAND
headunit until you see the CD soft keys
for CD operation. Refer to separate
Modular COMAND System operating
instructions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the display for the CD
currently being played in the multifunc-
tion display.
1Current CD (for CD changer*)
2Current track

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
NAV* menu
The
NAV
menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the navigation display in
the multifunction display:


If the Modular COMAND System is
switched off, the message
NAV off
is
shown in the display.


With the Modular COMAND System
switched on but route guidance not
activated, the direction of travel and, if
available, the name of the street cur-
rently traveled on appear in the multi-
function display.
iFeature description is based on prelim-
inary information available at time of
printing.
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to satel-
lite radio service provider are required
for satellite radio operation. At time of
printing, no date for the availability of
optional equipment required for satel-
lite radio operation had been set. Con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center for details and avail-
ability for your vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
Modular COMAND System operating
instructions.
iTo select a CD from the magazine,
press a number on the Modular
COMAND system key pad located in
the center console.


165 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting display (speed display or out-
side temperature) for status display
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Status line display
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to select
whether the speed or the outside tem-
perature appears in the multifunction
display.Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Time/Date

submenu to change the time and date dis-
play settings. The following functions are
available:Set time (hours)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.

Move the selection marker to the Time/Date
submenu using theæ or
çbutton.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, hours
.
The selection marker is on the hour set-
ting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
165
Set time (minutes)
166
Set date (month)
166
Set date (day)
166
Set date (year)
167
iIf your vehicle is equipped with the
Modular COMAND System and naviga-
tion module, see separate COMAND
manual on how to set the date and
time.

166 Controls in detailControl systemSet time (minutes)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.
Move the selection marker to the Time/Date
submenu using theæ or
çbutton.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, minutes
.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
minutes.Set date (month)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.

Move the selection marker to the Time/Date
submenu using theæ or
çbutton.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Date Set month
.
The selection marker is on the month
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
month.Set date (day)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.

Move the selection marker to the Time/Date
submenu using theæ or
çbutton.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Date Set day
.
The selection marker is on the day set-
ting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
day.

167 Controls in detail
Control system
Set date (year)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.
Move the selection marker to the Time/Date
submenu using theæ or
çbutton.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Date Set year
.
The selection marker is on the year set-
ting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
year.Lighting submenu
Access the
Lighting
submenu via the
Settings...
menu. Use the
Lighting
submenu to change the lamp and lighting
settings on your vehicle. The following
functions are available:Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)

Move the selection marker to the Lighting
submenu using theæ
orç button.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Light circuit headlamp mode
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
167
Set locator lighting
168
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
169
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
170
iThis function is not available in coun-
tries where daytime running lamps are
mandatory.


171 Controls in detail
Control system
Vehicle submenu
Access the
Vehicle
submenu via the
Settings...
menu. Use the
Vehicle
sub-
menu to make general vehicle settings.
The following functions are available:Adjusting compass zone
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.
Use this function to set the compass zone.
To set the compass zone:

Move the selection marker to the Vehicle
submenu using theæ
orç button.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Compass Adjustment Zone
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to set the
respective compass zone.For information on how to select the prop-
er geographic zone, see “Compass”
(
page 295).
Calibrating compass
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
System and navigation module*.
Use this function to calibrate the compass
zone.
To calibrate the compass:

Move the selection marker to the Vehicle
submenu using theæ
orç button.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Compass Calibration
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Function
Page
Adjusting compass zone
171
Calibrating compass
171
Display when ignition is
switched off
172
Set automatic locking
172
Limiting opening height of tail-
gate*
173


285 Controls in detail
Useful features
When the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For
services such as labor and/or towing,
charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside
Assistance Manual for more information.
These programs are only available in the
USA:


Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
iWhile the call is connected you can
change to the navigation menu by
pressing NAVI button on the Modular
COMAND System unit.
iThe indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately
ten seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the igni-
tion (together with the SOS button and
the Information button¡).
See system self-check (
page 282) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than
approximately ten seconds.

286 Controls in detailUseful features
Information button¡
The Information button¡ is located
below the center armrest cover.
1Information button¡
Open the storage tray (
page 272).

Press and hold button1 (for longer
than two seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance
Center will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message
Connecting call
will appear
in the multifunction display.When the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be estab-
lished. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or
Mercedes-Benz USA products and servic-
es is available to you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
use your ID and password (sent to you sep-
arately) to learn more (USA only). If the indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• is flashing
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside Assis-
tance call (e.g. the relevant cellular
phone network was not available). The
message
Call failed
appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be
terminated using thet button on
the multifunction steering wheel or the
END Button on the Modular COMAND
System.
iWhile the call is connected, you can
change to the navigation menu by
pressing NAVI button on the Modular
COMAND System.

382 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while the engine is
running.
ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The BAS, ESP
®, and 4-ETS are
also switched off (see messages in multifunc-
tion display).
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as the navigation
system* or the automatic transmission may
also be malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 395).

Have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
ten volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.

Switch off electrical consumers that
are currently not needed, e.g. seat
heating*.

If necessary, have the generator
(alternator) and the battery checked.
When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again.

503 Technical terms
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector
lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD or DVD digital
maps for navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare
wheel, installed accessories, passen-
gers and cargo. The GVW must never
exceed the GVWR, indicated on the
certification label located on the driv-
er’s door pillar.GVWR
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehi-
cle weight. It is indicated on certifica-
tion label located on the driver’s door
pillar.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 366)Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Locking knob
Knob on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly.
Maximum load rating
(
page 366)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 366)