engine MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

519 Index
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Labels, identification 484
Lamp bulbs, exterior 443
Lamps, exterior
Front 443
Light sensor 420
Messages in display 418, 420
Rear 444
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 382
Air bag Off 72
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 114
Battery (SmartKey) 108
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 385, 386
CHECK Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 386
Engine diagnostics 385, 386
ESP
®
387
Front fog lamps 138
Fuel reserve 388
Rear fog lamp 138
Seat belts 388, 389
SRS 390Language
Multifunction display 164
Setting 164
LATCH type child seat anchors 88
LATCH type child seat mounts 88
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 350) 485
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (ML 500) 485
Leather upholstery*
Cleaning 380
Lever
For cruise control 238
License plate lamps
Messages in display 419
Replacing bulbs 444, 451
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 379
Light sensor 420
Lighter see cigarette lighterLighting 138
Automatic headlamp mode 139
Cargo compartment lamp 147
Daytime running lamp mode 140
Door entry lamps 147
Front fog lamps 142
High beams 142
Instrument cluster illumination 148
Interior 145
Locator lighting 141
Low beam 138
Manual headlamp mode 139
Night security illumination 141
Parking lamps 138
Rear fog lamp 142
Settings (control system) 167
Standing lamps 138
Limiting the gear range 187
Limp Home Mode 192
Line of fall 503

521 Index
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 223
Maximum inflation pressure 366
Maximum load rating 366
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 366
Maximum tire inflation pressure 504
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 380
Mechanical key 435
Memory function* 135, 504
Recalling positions from
memory 136
Menus 153
AUDIO 157
In control system 153, 154
Message memory 159
Settings menu 161
Standard display 156
Submenus 152
TEL* 178
Trip computer 177
Message
Displaying 160
Message memory 159
Calling up 159Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 164
Minispare wheel
Spare wheel 433
Mirrors
Activating exterior mirror
parking position* 196
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming rear view mirror* 195
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Exterior rear view mirror
parking positions* 174
Modular COMAND System 504
Modular COMAND System see
separate operating instructions
MON 324
MON (Motor Octane Number) 504
Mounting
New wheel 459
Mph or km/h in speedometer 164
Multicontour seat* 132
Multifunction display 504
Selecting language 164
Standard display 154Multifunction display messages
ABS 397
Batteries 398, 407
Brake fluid 409
Brake pads 408
Coolant 412
Coolant level 410
Cruise control 398
Doors 413
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 408
Engine oil 414–415
Fuel cap 416
Fuel reserve tank 416
Hood 416
Lamps 420
Lamps, exterior 418
Oil 414–415
Parking brake 409
SmartKey 417
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 417
Tailgate 427
Tele Aid* 425, 426
Washer fluid 427
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 504

526 IndexReplacing key batteries
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 441
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 161
Resetting
All functions of a submenu 162
Fuel consumption 177
Maintenance service indicator 373
Trip odometer 149
Residual heat utilization 212, 226, 227,
505
Residual ventilation 212, 226
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 505Restraint system 505
Restraint system see Infant
and child restraint systems
Returning from off-road driving 313
Returning seat backrest to original
position 262
Rim 367
Rims 487
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 284
RON 324
RON (Research Octane Number) 505
Roof rack* 269
Rotating wheels 368
Rubber parts
Cleaning 380
Run Flat Indicator 348S
Safety
Occupant 66
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 93
Seat backrest
Returning to original position 262
Seat belt force limiter 76
Seat belt height adjustment 48
Seat belts 73
Cleaning 379
Fastening 46
Height adjustment 48
Proper use of 48, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Warning lamp 388, 389

528 IndexSettings menu
Individual vehicle settings 161
Submenus 161, 162
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 185
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 190
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamp
Replacing bulbs 443
Side marker lamp bulb
Replacing 448
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 444
Side markers
Vehicle care 377Side windows 230
Automatic opening 232
Cleaning 378
Closing 230, 231
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 230
Opening fully (Express-open) 232
Stopping 232
Synchronizing power windows 232
Sidewall 367
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 58
Windshield wipers 56
Single wipe 56SmartKey 106
Battery check lamp 108, 114
Checking the batteries 109, 115
Factory setting 108
Global locking 108
Global locking and unlocking 108
Global unlocking 108
Loss of 110
Selective setting 108
Starter switch positions 34
Turning off engine 62
Unlocking with 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Factory setting 113
Global locking 113
Loss of 116
Messages in display 417
Remote control 110
Replacing key batteries 441
Selective setting 114
Unlocking 110

529 Index
Snow chains 370
Spare fuses 478
Spare wheel 433
Minispare wheel 433
Speed
Setting current 239
Speed settings
Cruise control 241, 242, 243
Speedometer 25
Settings units 164
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 164
Split rear bench seat 261
SRS 74, 505
Indicator lamp 390
SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing water
Driving instructions 305Starting difficulties 51
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 49
Steep terrain
Driving 308
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel
Adjusting 41
Cleaning 379
Electrical adjustment* 42
Steering wheel gearshift control 188
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 289
Stopping
Windows 232Storage compartment
in the center console 271
Storage compartments 270
Armrest 272
Cup holder 274
Glove box 270
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 270
Storage compartment in front
of armrest 272
Storage compartment in
the center console 271
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 136
Storing tires 337
Stranded vehicle 476

531 Index
Tar stains 375
Technical data 495
Brake fluid 495
Coolants 497
Electrical system 490
Engine 486
Engine oil 495
Engine oil additives 495
Fuel requirements 496
Gasoline additives 497
Main dimensions 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Rims and tires 487
Weights 492
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system 500Tele Aid* 280
Call priority 287
Emergency calls 282
Information 286
Initiating an emergency call
manually 284
Messages in display 425, 426
Remote door unlock 288
Roadside assistance 284
Stolen vehicle recovery services 289
System self-check 282
Tele Aid* System 505
Telematics* 506
Telephone* 279
Answering a call 179
Dialing a number from
the phone book 180
Ending a call 180
Loading phone book* 180
Operating 178
Redialing 181Telephones and two-way radios 320
Telescoping rod 268
Temperature
Setting interior
temperature 207, 221
Tires 346
The coolant level is correct if
the level 333
Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 260
Tightening torque 506
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 461
Tilt
Head restraint 41
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 235
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 235
Synchronizing 237

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

534 IndexUnlocking and opening
Tailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Unlocking the vehicle
Removing the mechanical key 435
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Uphill driving
Cruise control 240
Upholstery
Cleaning 380
Useful features 270
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter* 275
Cup holder 274
Garage door opener 289
Power outlet 277
Storage compartments 270
Tele Aid* 280
Telephone* 279V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 161, 163
Locking in an emergency 436
Lowering 460
Proper use of 17
Unlocking in an emergency 435
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 315
Vehicle capacity weight 367Vehicle care
Carpet 379
Cup holder 379
Engine cleaning 376
Gear selector lever 379
Hard plastic trim items 379
Headlamps 377
Instrument cluster 379
Leather upholstery* 380
Light alloy wheels 379
MB Tex upholstery 380
Ornamental moldings 377
Paintwork 375
Parktronic* system sensor 377
Plastic and rubber parts 380
Power washer 375
Seat belts 379
Side markers 377
Steering wheel 379
Tail lamps 377
Tar stains 375
Turn signal lenses 377
Upholstery 380
Vehicle washing 376
Window cleaning 378
Wiper blades 378