2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (ML350) W164 Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual M-Class Order No. 6515 4243 13 Part No. 164 584 14 81 USA Edition C , 2006 Ê0Mt.qÅË 1645841481 Operator’s Manual M-Class

ML 350 ML 500

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ............ 13 Where to find it .................................... 15 Symbols ............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle .................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit ................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Getting started ................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33 Starter switch positions .................. 34 Adjusting .............................................. 38 Seats .............................................. 38 Steering wheel ................................ 41 Mirrors ............................................ 43 Driving .................................................. 46 Fastening the seat belts ................. 46 Starting the engine ......................... 49 Parking brake ................................. 52 Driving ............................................ 52 Switching on headlamps ................. 54 Turn signals .................................... 54 Windshield wipers ........................... 55 Rear window wiper/washer ............ 57 Problems while driving.................... 58 Parking and locking .............................. 60 Parking brake ................................. 61 Switching off headlamps................. 62 Turning off engine ........................... 62

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 65 Occupant safety................................... 66 Air bags .......................................... 67 Seat belts ....................................... 73 Preventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE) ® ................................... 77 Children in the vehicle .................... 78 Blocking of rear door window operation ........................... 89 Panic alarm .......................................... 91 Activating ....................................... 92 Deactivating ................................... 92 Driving safety systems ......................... 93 ABS ................................................ 93 BAS ................................................ 95 ESP ® .............................................. 95 EBP................................................. 98 4-ETS .............................................. 98 Anti-theft systems.............................. 100 Immobilizer................................... 100 Anti-theft alarm system ................ 100 Tow-away alarm ........................... 102 Controls in detail ............................. 105 Locking and unlocking ....................... 106 SmartKey ..................................... 106 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 110 Opening the doors from the inside ............................. 117 Opening the tailgate ..................... 118 Closing the tailgate ...................... 120 Automatic central locking ............ 125 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................. 126 Seats ................................................. 128 Easy-entry/exit feature (Vehicles with memory function*) ....................... 128 Lumbar support............................ 130 Rear seat head restraints ............. 130 Multicontour seat* ....................... 132 Seat heating* ............................... 133 Memory function* ............................. 135 Storing positions in memory ........ 136 Recalling positions from memory ............................... 136 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........ 137 Lighting ............................................. 138 Exterior lamp switch .................... 138 Combination switch ..................... 142 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*........................... 143 Hazard warning flasher ................ 144 Interior lighting ............................ 145 Door entry lamps ......................... 147 Instrument cluster ............................. 148 Instrument cluster illumination .... 148 Trip odometer .............................. 149 Tachometer .................................. 149 Outside temperature indicator ..... 149

Contents Control system .................................. 150 Multifunction display .................... 150 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 151 Menus .......................................... 153 Standard display menu ................ 156 AUDIO menu ................................ 157 NAV* menu .................................. 158 Off-road menu .............................. 159 Vehicle status message memory menu .............................. 159 Settings menu .............................. 161 Vehicle configuration ................... 175 Trip computer menu..................... 177 TEL menu* ................................... 178 Automatic transmission ..................... 182 Gear selector lever ....................... 182 Shifting procedure ....................... 184 Transmission positions................. 185 Gear ranges ................................. 187 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 188 Shifting into optimal gear range... 190 Canceling gear range limit ........... 190 Driving tips ................................... 190 Towing a trailer ............................ 191 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 192 Transfer case ...................................... 193 Good visibility ..................................... 194 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 194 Rear view mirrors.......................... 194 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*......................... 197 Sun visors ..................................... 198 Rear window defroster .................. 200 Climate control ................................... 202 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 206 Rear air conditioning ..................... 206 Setting the temperature................ 207 Adjusting air distribution............... 207 Adjusting air volume ..................... 208 Defrosting ..................................... 208 Air recirculation mode .................. 209 Air conditioning............................. 211 Residual heat and ventilation ........ 212 Rear air conditioning ..................... 213 3-zone automatic climate control* ..... 216 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 220 Rear air conditioning..................... 221 Setting the temperature ............... 221 Adjusting air distribution .............. 222 Adjusting air volume ..................... 222 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 223 Defrosting ..................................... 223 Air recirculation mode .................. 223 Air conditioning ............................ 225 Residual heat and ventilation........ 226 Rear air conditioning..................... 227 Power windows .................................. 230 Opening and closing the windows ................................. 230 Synchronizing power windows ...... 232 Summer opening feature .............. 233 Convenience closing feature......... 234 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 235 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 235 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 237

Contents Driving systems ................................. 238 Cruise control ............................... 238 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ............................................ 243 Off-road driving program .............. 248 Air suspension package* ............. 249 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* .......................................... 249 Vehicle level control* ................... 250 Parktronic* system (Parking assist) ............................. 254 Loading .............................................. 259 Loading instructions ..................... 259 ,Split rear bench seat ................... 261 Partition net* ............................... 263 Cargo compartment cover*.......... 265 Cargo management system*........ 265 Roof rack* .................................... 269 Useful features .................................. 270 Storage compartments ................ 270 Cup holders.................................. 274 Armrest in rear seat bench........... 275 Ashtrays* ..................................... 275 Cigarette lighter* ......................... 277 12-V sockets ................................ 277 Floormats* ................................... 279 Telephone* .................................. 279 Tele Aid* ...................................... 280 Garage door opener ..................... 289 Compass ...................................... 295 Infrared reflecting windshield* ..... 296 Operation ......................................... 297 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 298 Driving instructions ........................... 299 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 299 Drinking and driving ..................... 299 Pedals .......................................... 299 Power assistance ......................... 299 Brakes.......................................... 300 Driving off .................................... 301 Parking......................................... 301 Tires ............................................. 302 Hydroplaning................................ 303 Tire traction ................................. 303 Tire speed rating .......................... 303 Winter driving instructions ........... 304 Standing water ............................. 305 Off-road driving ............................ 306 Trailer towing ............................... 314 Passenger compartment .............. 319 Driving abroad ............................. 319 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 320 Catalytic converter....................... 320 Emission control .......................... 321 Coolant temperature.................... 322

Contents At the gas station .............................. 323 Refueling ...................................... 323 Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 324 Engine compartment ......................... 326 Hood ............................................ 326 Engine oil ..................................... 327 Transmission fluid level ................ 332 Coolant level ................................ 332 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ........ 333 Tires and wheels ................................ 335 Important guidelines .................... 335 Tire care and maintenance........... 336 Direction of rotation..................... 338 Loading the vehicle ...................... 338 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 345 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 347 Tire labeling.................................. 355 Load identification ....................... 359 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................... 360 Maximum tire load ........................ 361 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 362 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 362 Tire ply material ............................ 364 Tire and loading terminology......... 365 Rotating tires ................................ 368 Winter driving ..................................... 369 Winter tires ................................... 369 Block heater (Canada only) ........... 370 Snow chains.................................. 370 Maintenance....................................... 371 Clearing the maintenance service indicator ........................... 372 Maintenance service term exceeded .............................. 372 Calling up the service indicator ..... 372 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ...... 373 Vehicle care........................................ 374 Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 374 Practical hints .................................. 381 What to do if … ................................... 382 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 382 Lamp in center console ................ 393 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 395 Where will I find ...? ............................ 430 First aid kit.................................... 430 Vehicle tool kit .............................. 430 Spare wheel .................................. 433 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 435 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 435 Locking the vehicle ....................... 436 Unlocking and opening the tailgate ................................... 437 Fuel filler flap ................................ 438 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 439 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 439 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 440 SmartKey ...................................... 440 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 441

Contents Replacing bulbs ................................. 443 Bulbs ............................................ 443 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 445 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 450 Adjusting headlamp aim............... 451 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 453 Removing front wiper blades........ 453 Installing front wiper blades ......... 453 Removing rear wiper blade........... 454 Installing rear wiper blade ............ 455 Flat tire .............................................. 456 Preparing the vehicle ................... 456 Mounting the spare wheel............ 457 Battery ............................................... 462 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.............. 464 Charging the battery .................... 469 Jump starting ..................................... 470 Towing the vehicle ............................. 472 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 474 Stranded vehicle .......................... 476 Fuses .................................................. 477 Aids for changing fuses................. 478 Main fuse box ............................... 478 Fuse box in cargo compartment ...................... 479 Fuse box in passenger compartment ............... 479 Technical data .................................. 481 Parts service....................................... 482 Warranty coverage ............................. 483 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 483 Identification labels ............................ 484 Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 485 ML 350 ......................................... 485 ML 500 ......................................... 485 Engine ................................................ 486 Rims and tires .................................... 487 Rims and tires ............................... 488 Minispare wheel ............................ 489 Electrical system ................................ 490 Main Dimensions................................ 491 Weights .............................................. 492 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 493 Capacities ..................................... 493 Engine oils .................................... 495 Engine oil additives ....................... 495 Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 495 Brake fluid .................................... 495 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 496 Fuel requirements......................... 496 Gasoline additives......................... 497 Coolants ....................................... 497 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ......... 500 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio............... 500 Technical terms ............................... 501 Index ................................................. 507

9 Product information  Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (ML350) W164 Owners Manual

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