MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

520 IndexLoading 259
Cargo compartment cover* 265
Cargo tie-down rings 260
Hooks 261
Instructions 259
Partition net* 263
Roof rack* 269
Trailer 315
Loading terminology 365
Loading the vehicle 338
Locator lighting 141
Setting 168
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Locking 106
Automatic while driving 125
Centrally from inside 126
Fuel filler flap 323
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 113
Global, SmartKey 108
Vehicle in an emergency 436Locking knob 503
Locking knobs 32
Locking the vehicle 116
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 483
Loss of SmartKey 110
Loss of Smartkey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Low beam bulbs
Replacing bulbs 446
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 443
Switching on 54
Lowering
Vehicle 460M
Main dimensions 491
Main fuse box 478
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Resetting maintenance
service indicator 373
Term exceeded 372
When due 371
Maintenance service indicator 371
Resetting 373
Malfunction
Parktronic* system 258
Manual headlamp mode 139
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 438
Interior lighting control 146
Locking the vehicle 436
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Unlocking the driver’s door 435
Manual seat
Adjusting head restraint tilt 41

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

522 IndexN
Navigation system see separate Modular
COMAND System operating instructions
Night security illumination 141
Normal occupant weight 366
O
Occupant Classification System 81
Self-test 86
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 366
Occupant safety 66
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 46
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH type child seat mounts 88
Seat belts 46, 70
OCS 504
Off-road - 4-ETS 99
Off-road - ABS 94
Off-road - ESP
®
98Off-road driving
Checklist 307, 313
Crossing obstacles 311
Driving instructions off-road
driving 306
Driving through water 310
Returning 313
Rules 307
Special driving features 306
Steep terrain 308
Off-road driving program 248
Switching off 249
Switching on 249
Oil
Adding 331
Consumption 327
Dipstick 327
Filler neck 331
Viscosity 502
One-touch gearshifting
Canceling gear range limit 190Opening
Doors from the inside 117
Fuel filler flap 323
Fuel filler flap manually 438
Glove box 270
Hood 326
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Side windows 232
Tailgate 118
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 235
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an
emergency 439
Windows 230
Opening the tailgate from
the inside electrically* 118
Opening the tailgate from
the outside 118

523 Index
Operating
CD player 158
Garage door opener 294
Integrated remote control 294
Radio 157
Radio transmitters 320
Telephone* 178
Vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 377
Outside temperature indicator 149
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 504P
Paintwork 375
Panic alarm 91
Panic button on SmartKey 91
Panic button on SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 91
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 270
Parking 301
Parking and locking 60
Parking brake 52, 61
Engaging 61
Message in display 409
Releasing 52
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 174
Parking, standing lamp
Replacing bulbs 443
Parking/standing lamp bulb
Replacing 448
Parktronic (Parking assist)* 504
Parktronic system*
Cleaning system sensor 377
Range of the sensors 255
Sensor cover 377Parktronic*
Warning indicators 256
Parktronic* system
Malfunction 258
Switching off 257
Switching on 257
Parktronic* system (Parking assist) 254
Partition net* 263
Engaging 263
Removing 264
Tightening 264
Parts see Parts service
Parts service 482
Passenger compartment 319
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 299
Phone book*
Loading 180
Quick search 180
Phone number*
Dialing 180
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 380

524 IndexPoly-V-belt drive 504
Layout (ML 350) 485
Layout (ML 500) 485
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 136
Storing in memory 136
Potential problems associated
with underinflated and
overinflated tires 354
Power assistance 299
Power outlets
12-V sockets 277
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 40
Adjusting head restraint height 40
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 40
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 235
Closing 439
Opening 439
Power train 504
Power washer 375Power windows
Blocking of rear door window
operation 89
Side windows 230
Synchronizing 232
Practical hints
First aid kit 430
Fuses 477
Jump starting 470
Lamp in center console 393
Lamps in instrument cluster 382
Messages in the display 395
Spare wheel 433
Vehicle jack 431
Vehicle tool kit 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 366
PSI 366, 367Q
Quick search
Phone book* 180
R
Radio
Selecting stations 157
Selecting stations (satellite*) 157
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 320
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 178
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* system 255
Rear automatic climate control 227, 228
Rear climate control 213
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp
Indicator lamp 138
Switching on 142
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 450

525 Index
Rear lamps
Messages in display 418
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and
automatic climate control
Deactivating 228
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
automatic climate control 227
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
climate control 213
Rear view mirror auto-dimming* 195
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 200
Activating 201
Deactivating 201
Rear window wiper/washer 57
Rear wiper blade
Installing 455
Removing 454Recommended tire inflation
pressure 366
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 464
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 289
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 495
Regular checks 324
Reinstalling
Cup holder 275
Remote control
Integrated 106
SmartKey 106
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 288
Removing
Cup holder 275
Front wiper blades 453
Rear wiper blade 454
Vehicle battery 464
Wheel 459
Removing rear seat cushions
(Vehicles with cargo
management system*) 268Removing the mechanical key
Unlocking the vehicle 435
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 450
Bulbs 443
Bulbs for rear lamps 450
Front fog lamp (ML 350,
ML 500 with AMG Sport
Package) 449
Front fog lamp (ML 350, ML 500) 449
Front lamp bulbs 445
Front turn signal bulbs 448
High beam halogen bulbs 447
License plate lamp bulbs 451
Low beam bulbs 446
Parking/standing lamp bulb 448
Rear fog lamp bulbs 450
Rear lamp bulbs 444, 450
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 450
Rear turn signal bulbs 450
Side marker lamp bulb 448
Turn signal bulb 448
Wiper blades 453
Replacing front fog lamp bulb 449

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

527 Index
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 132
Seat heating*
Switching off 134
Switching on 134
Seating capacity 340
Seats 128
Adjusting 38
Easy entry/exit feature
(Vehicles with memory
function*) 128
Heater* 133
Multicontour seat* 132
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 260
Selecting display 165
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 86
Tele Aid* 282
Service
Calling up the service indicator 372
Parts 482Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 483
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator
Calling up 372
Clearing 372
Service life (tires) 336
Setting
Convenience functions 163, 173
Cruise control 239
Day (clock) 166
Daytime running lamp mode 167,
168
Higher speed in cruise control 241
Hours (clock) 165
Individual vehicle settings 161
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 170
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 167
Language, multifunction display 164
Locator lighting 168
Lower speed in cruise control 242
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 164Minutes (clock) 166
Month (clock) 166
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 174
Slower speed in cruise control 242
Speed in cruise control 243
Speedometer display mode 164
Temperature (interior) 207, 221
Units
Speedometer 164
Year (clock) 167
Setting current speed 239
Setting the vehicle level* 252
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
Vehicle tool kit 432
Settings
Convenience functions 173
Factory, SmartKey 108
Lighting (control system) 167
Menus and submenus 152
Resetting all (control system) 161
Resetting in the submenu 162
Selective 108, 114

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