parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ ML63AMG 2008 W164 Workshop Manual

498 Practical hints
Jump starting
The jump-start contacts are located in the
engine compartment.
1Negative (-) terminal
2Positive (+) terminal
3Positive terminal cover
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Apply parking brake (page 65).
Set automatic transmission to
positionP (
page 185).
Open the hood (page 341).
Remove cover from negative
terminal1.
Flip up cover3 of positive terminal2
in direction of arrow.
1Negative terminal of discharged
battery
2Positive terminal of discharged battery
4Positive terminal of charged battery
5Negative terminal of charged battery
Connect positive terminal2 and4
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to
charged battery4 first.
Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.
Connect negative terminals1 and5
of the batteries with the second jumper
cable. Clamp the cable to negative
terminal5 of the charged battery
first.
Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
You can now turn on the electrical consum-
ers. Do not switch on the headlamps under
any circumstances.
Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals1 and5 and then
from positive terminals2 and4.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Warning!G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
page 489).
!Never invert the terminal connections!

500 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
If you want the gear position to remain in
neutral positionN, observe the following
instructions.Vehicles with SmartKey:
With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the automatic
transmission to neutral positionN.
If engaged, release the parking brake
(
page 57).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
positionP.
Release the brake pedal.
Warning!G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, the automatic transmission must be
in neutral positionN.
If you turn off the engine

using the SmartKey and

remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or

open a front door

or when using the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button and open a front door
the automatic transmission will shift to park
positionP automatically.
Warning!G
When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
It is possible for children to switch on the
ignition which could result in unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment.
A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

501 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
page 41).
Insert the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.
Switch on the ignition.
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral positionN.
Release the brake pedal.
If engaged, release the parking brake
(
page 57).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.
Installing towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing
eye bolt can be screwed into threaded
holes which are located behind covers on
the right-hand side of each bumper.
1Cover!Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to
the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
iTo signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter
switch to position2 and activate combination
switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner
– only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.

504 Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
A fuse chart explains the fuse allocation
and fuse amperages. It is located in the
cargo compartment with the vehicle tool
kit (
page 448).
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:

Fuse box in engine compartment
(
page 505)

Fuse box in cargo compartment
(
page 505)

Fuse box in passenger compartment
(
page 506)Before replacing fuses:
Apply parking brake (page 65).
Make sure the automatic transmission
is set toP (
page 185).
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn off the engine (page 40).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch in position0,
same as with the SmartKey re-
moved from the starter switch). The
driver’s door then can be closed
again.
Warning!G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iA blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart. Any
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to
advise you on this subject.

544 Index
Fog lamps, Front 439
Fog lamps, Rear 441
Front passenger front air bag 421,
422, 423, 424
Fuel cap 435
Headlamps 438, 439, 441, 443
Hood 435
Key, SmartKey 437
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 436, 437
Lamps 438, 439, 440, 441, 443
Low tire pressure 425, 445, 446
Parking brake 429
Parking lamps 441
Tele Aid 444
Telephone* 444
Turn signals 443
Vehicle battery 427
Windshield washer fluid 444
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 148
Button operation 148N
Navigation system* 161
See separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Net, Cargo* 272
Net, Parcel 283
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 183, 187
New vehicle, Break-in period 310
Night security illumination 138, 171
Normal occupant weight 381
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 510
O
Occupant distribution 381
Occupant safety 72
Active head restraint 88
Air bags 74
Children and air bags 75, 89, 91
Children in the vehicle 89
Fastening the seat belt 51
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 79, 83, 84
Infant and child restraint systems 90
LATCH-type child seat anchors 93
OCS 79OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 421, 422, 423, 424
Seat belts 51, 76
OCS 79
Self-test 84
Odometer 146, 147, 154
Off-road - 4-ETS 105
Off-road - ABS 99
Off-road - ESP
®103
Off-road driving
Checklist 322, 327
Crossing obstacles 325
Driving instructions for off-road
driving 319
Driving through water 324
Returning 327
Rules 321
Special driving features 320
Steep terrain 322
Off-road driving program 253
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
One-touch gearshifting 193
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10

545 Index
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 393
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 387
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 335
P
Paintwork code 510
Paintwork, Cleaning 390
Panic alarm 97
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 283
Front seat backrests 283
Parking 65, 315
On hills 65
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 65, 335
Parking brake 57, 65
Lamps, Indicator and warning 401
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Releasing 57
Parking lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 441
Replacing bulbs 468Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 177, 200
Parktronic* 31, 259
Cleaning system sensors 394
Minimum distance 261
Range 261
Switching on/off 263
System malfunction 263
System sensors 260
System sensors, Cleaning 394
Warning indicators 25, 262
Parts service 508
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 334
Fuse box 506
Interior lighting 142
Interior rear view mirror 33
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 283Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 311
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 396
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout (ML 320 CDI) 512
Layout (ML 350, ML 550) 512
Layout (ML 63 AMG) 512
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 312
Power outlets 287
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 240
Convenience closing feature 238
Opening/closing 240
Stopping 238
Summer opening feature 237
Synchronizing 242
Power washer 390

547 Index
Replacing bulbs 463
Additional turn signals, Exterior rear
view mirrors 470
Backup lamps 463, 471
Brake lamps 463, 471
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 463, 464, 469
Fog lamp, Rear 463, 471
Fog lamps, Front 463, 464, 469
High beam headlamps 463, 464, 467
License plate lamps 463, 473
Low beam headlamps 463, 464, 466
Parking/standing lamps 463, 468,
471, 472
Side marker lamps, Front 463, 464,
466, 469
Side marker lamps, Rear 463, 471
Tail lamps 463, 464, 471, 472
Turn signal lamps, Front 463, 464,
468
Turn signal lamps, Rear 463, 471Reporting safety defects 19
Reset button, In instrument cluster 164
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 459
Residual heat and ventilation 215, 230
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 183, 187
Rims 381, 515
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid
RON 338, 526
Roof rails 266
Rubber parts, Cleaning 396
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 360S
Safety
Driving safety systems 98
Occupant safety 72
Reporting safety defects 19
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 160
Scissors-type vehicle jack 450, 451
Seat belt force limiter 87
Seat belts 84
Children in the vehicle 89
Cleaning 397
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Messages in the multifunction
display 407
Proper use of 53, 86
Safety guidelines 76
Telltale 29, 84, 406
Warning lamp 406, 407
Seat cushion depth see Seats

553 Index
Uphill driving
Cruise control 246
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 397
Useful features 279
V
Vehicle
Battery 489
Break-in period 310
Care 389
Control system, Settings menu 163
Dimensions 520
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 455
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 382
Towing 499
Washing 389
Weights 521Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 329
Vehicle care 389
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 450, 451
Vehicle level control* 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 447
Vehicle lighting 340
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 271
Cargo net* 272
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Expanding cargo compartment 269
Hooks 269
Load limit 353
Loading instructions 266
Loading terminology 379
Parcel nets 283
Roof rails 266
Terminology 379
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 382Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory
menu 162
Vehicle tool kit 448
Vehicle washing 391
VIN 511
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 148
Hands-free microphone 33
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 262
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 135
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 263
Seat belt telltale 84
Warranty coverage 10, 509