warning light MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 Owner's Guide

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The battery is located on the right side in the engine
compartment.
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the
grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that move
when the engine is started. Allow the discharged
battery to charge for a few minutes. Start engine of
the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables
by exactly reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it
does not touch any other metal while the other end
is still attached.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.

327 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Fuel reserve warning ....................................................242
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities .............. 314
Fuse boxes ....................................................................... 251
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 250
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 318
Fuel requirements .................................................... 317
Premium unleaded ................................................... 317
General notes on the central locking system .............. 25
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 37
Glove box ......................................................................... 133HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 104
Head restraints
Adjusting ...................................................................... 45
Front ............................................................................. 45
Front, removal ............................................................. 45
Rear ............................................................................. 143
Removal ............................................................... 45, 143Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 290
Headlamp assembly
BiXenon ..................................................................... 284
Halogen ...................................................................... 283
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 104
Headlamp mode ................................................................99
Headlights ......................................................................... 97
Heated seats ......................................................................46
High beam
See Exterior lamp switch ...........................................97
Hood ................................................................................ 253
Hooks ............................................................................... 151
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 307
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 131
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 70
Infant and child restraint systems ................................68
Child seat mounts - LATCH type ..............................72
Inflating the space-saver tire ....................................... 271
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Locator lighting .............................................................. 102
Lockable storage compartment .................................... 134
Locking and unlocking the vehicle ............................... 27
Low beam
See Exterior lamp switch ........................................... 97
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 246
Low engine oil level warning .......................................246
LOW RANGE
Indicator lamp ...........................................................243
LOW RANGE mode ........................................................ 227
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................. 222
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 220
LOW RANGE – ESP ................................................... 226
MMaintenance ................................................................... 165
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................240
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 29
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 294
Manual seat, front ........................................................... 40Manual setting of air volume and
air distribution in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 119
MCS, radio and telephone ............................................ 164
Mechanical keys ...............................................................29
Memory function ............................................................. 43
Recalling positions from memory ............................ 44
Storing positions into memory ................................. 43
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ..........................................................78
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 77
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ...................................................78
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 77
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................75
Mirrors, vanity ................................................................ 131
NNight security illumination .......................................... 101

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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................240
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 306
Washing the vehicle ......................................................300
What you should know at the gas station .................. 235
Wheel bolt wrench ......................................................... 259
Wheels .............................................................................262
Changing wheels ......................................................267
Light alloy wheels .....................................................302
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Where to find it ................................................................ 14Window wiper/washer, rear ......................................... 106
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 122
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Low fluid level warning lamp ................................. 247
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 258
Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................... 105
Winter driving ............................................................... 200
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 199
Wiper blade
Replacing ................................................................... 295
Wiper operation ............................................................. 105