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27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2To dim instrument cluster
illumination145
3Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
Resetting all settings
146
164
4To brighten instrument
cluster illumination145
5KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
6Clock169
ItemPage
7Speedometer with:
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp400
’Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp1
lDistance warning
lamp1
1Lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is
running.
ItemPage
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only401
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only401
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®)
warning lamp
405
HCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure
telltale*, Canada only408
408
Page 170 of 561
169 Controls in detail
Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date
submenu to change the time and date
settings.
The following functions are available:Setting the time
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock Set Hour, or
Clock Set Minute(s) appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Example illustration for setting the hour
Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.Setting the date
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Date Set Month,
Date Set Day, or Date Set Year
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the month
setting.
Example illustration for setting the month
Press buttonæ orç to set the
month.
FunctionPage
Setting the time169
Setting the date169
iIf your vehicle is equipped with the
COMAND system and navigation module*, see
separate COMAND system operating instruc-
tions for information on how to set the date and
time.
Page 210 of 561
209 Controls in detail
Climate control
or
Press air distribution button5,9,
ora (
page 206).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air distribution switches off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(
page 206) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 206) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 206) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution
Press air distribution button5,9, ora
(
page 206) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
controls:
Press the desired air distribution
button5,9, ora (
page 206).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.
SymbolFunction
aDirects air through the center
and side air vents
ZDirects air to the windshield
and side air vents
YDirects air to the footwells and
side air vents
Page 224 of 561
223 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Reactivating
Press buttonU(page 220).
Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off separately for each
zone as needed.Activating
Press buttonU (page 220) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Air volume and air distribu-
tion are controlled separately for each
zone.
Use temperature controls1 and9
(
page 220) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is ad-
justed automatically.
Deactivating
Press one button of the air distribution
(
page 220) or press button
orQ (
page 220).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button orQ – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control1 and9
(
page 220) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust to
the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
iYou can also press button´
(
page 220) on the automatic climate control
panel.
If you press button| (
page 220) to
reactivate the automatic climate control system,
the defrosting mode is activated.
iWhen operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary.
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233 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Adjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution controls5 or6
to adjust the air distribution for the rear
passenger compartment.
The symbols on the controls represent the
following functions:
Adjusting manually
Press the desired air distribution con-
trol.
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU while the engine is
running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is adjust-
ed automatically.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control3 (
page 231)
to separately adjust the air temperature of
the rear passenger compartment.
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 72°F (22°C). The automatic cli-
mate control will adjust to the set temper-
ature as fast as possible.Increasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(
page 231) slightly clockwise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.
Decreasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(
page 231) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.
SymbolFunction
ZDirects air to the center air
vents
YDirects air to the footwells and
the side air vents
iThe rear automatic climate control will not
cool the air when the air conditioning is switched
off (
page 229).
Page 535 of 561
534 Index
Climate control 204
Air conditioning, Cooling 214, 215
Air distribution, Front 209
Air distribution, Rear 217
Air recirculation mode 212
Air vents, Front 210
Air volume 210
Control panel*, Rear 216
Control panel, Front 206
Deactivating system 208
Defogging 212
Defrosting 210
Rear window defroster 203
Residual engine heat (REST) 215
Clock 27, 169
Cloth upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 397
Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 380
Collapsible tire 518
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) 453
Collapsible wheel chock 452COMAND system see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 139
Compass 307
Adjustment 173
Calibration 174
Calling up the compass 307
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 334
Control system 147
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Resetting to factory default 164
Control system menus 147
AIRMATIC*/Compass 162
AMG menu 156
AUDIO 160
NAV* 161
Settings 163
Standard display 154
TEL* 180
Trip computer 178
Vehicle configuration 177
Vehicle status message memory 162Control system submenus 151, 153, 166
Comfort* 176
Instrument cluster 167, 168
Lighting 170
Time/Date 169
Vehicle 173
Coolant 345, 528
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 529
Capacities 522
Checking coolant level 339, 345
Messages in the multifunction
display 431, 433
Temperature 336
Temperature display 154
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140
Messages in the multifunction
display 439
Replacing bulbs 469
Crossing obstacles 325
Cruise control 244
Activating 246
Messages in the multifunction
display 416
Page 536 of 561
535 Index
Cup holders 284
Cleaning 285
Front center console 285
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 285
Rear armrest 284
Curb weight 380
Current transmission program mode
(AMG vehicles only) 147
D
Date display, Setting 169
Daytime running lamp mode 137
Setting 170
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 210, 225
Defrosting, Front 210, 225
Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 171
Interior lighting 172
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29Difficulties
While driving 63
While starting 57
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Dimensions, Vehicle 520
Direction of rotation (tires) 351
Displays
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Maintenance service indicator 386
Messages in the multifunction
display 413
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature 147, 155
Selecting 168
Symbol messages 427
Text messages 415
Vehicle status message 162, 413
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 151, 153, 163
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 178Door
Entry lamps 144
Locking, In an emergency 456
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 39, 69
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Opening from inside/outside 112,
118
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 301
Unlocking, Mechanical key 455
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 374, 380
Downhill driving
Cruise control 246
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 428
Drinking and driving 311
Page 549 of 561
548 Index
Seat heating* see Seats
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 353
Seats 43, 127
Adjusting 43
Cushion depth, Multicontour
seat* 129
Folding the backrest forward 269
Heating* 130
Lumbar support 129
Memory function* 133
Multicontour seat* 129
Returning seat backrest to original
position 271
Ventilation* 131
Securing cargo 268
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Hooks 269
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 400
OCS 84
Tele Aid 295
Vehicle battery 489
Service and warranty information 10Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 349
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 508
Settings
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 255
Air suspension* 254
Clock 169
Comfort functions* 176
Control system menus 150, 152
Control system submenus 151, 153,
166
Date 153, 166, 169
Daytime running lamp mode 170
Factory, SmartKey 112
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Individual, Vehicle 163
Instrument cluster 167
Language, multifunction display 167,
168
Lighting 170Memory function* 133
Resetting all, Control system 164
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 169
Vehicle configuration 177
Vehicle level control* 255
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 194
Shifting
Automatic transmission 54
Shifting, Automatic transmission 183
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 393
Messages in the multifunction
display 441
Replacing bulbs 464, 469, 472
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 381
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 385
Snow tires see Winter tires