2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG Owners Manual

M-class Operator’s Manual

ML 320 ML 430 ML 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

1 Contents Introduction Product information .......................... 7 Roadside assistance ......................... 10 Where to find it ................................ 14 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 16 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 18 Center console .............................. 20 Overhead control panel ............... 21 Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 24 Start lock-out .................................... 25 General notes on the central locking system ............... 26 Central locking system ................... 26 Radio frequency remote control .............................. 26 Unlocking the liftgate .................. 28 Panic button .................................. 28 Mechanical keys ........................... 29 Doors ................................................. 30 Central locking switch .................... 32 Automatic central locking .......... 32 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................................... 33 Liftgate .............................................. 34 Antitheft alarm system ................... 35 Tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor ............... 36 Seats, front ....................................... 37 Manual seats ................................ 39 Power seats ................................... 40 Head restraint ............................... 41 Heated seats ..................................... 44 Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 46 Seat belts .......................................... 46 Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 47 BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system ................... 53 Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed ................................ 53 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................ 54 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 55 Airbags .............................................. 56 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................................... 63 Infant and child restraint systems .......................... 65 Adjustable steering wheel .............. 70 Inside rear view mirror .................. 71 Antiglare night position .............. 71 Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 73 Exterior rear view mirror, electrically folding ....................... 75 Instrument cluster ........................... 76 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................... 78 Trip computer ................................... 83 Flexible service system (FSS) ........ 87 Engine oil level indicator ................ 89 Exterior lamp switch ....................... 90

2 Contents Fog lamp switch (except Canada) ........................... 92 Fog lamp switch (Canada only) .............................. 93 Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................ 94 Headlamp cleaning system ............ 94 Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................................ 95 Rear window wiper/washer ........... 96 Climate control ................................. 98 Basic setting – Heater ............... 100 Basic setting – Air conditioner ........................... 100 Special setting ............................ 101 Dust filter .................................... 102 Air recirculation ......................... 102 Rear window defroster .............. 103 Power windows ............................... 104 Rear quarter windows ................... 106 Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 107 Skyview Top .................................... 109 Interior lighting ..............................110 Sun visors ........................................113 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 113 Interior ............................................. 114 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ............ 114 Glove box ...................................... 115 Armrest in rear bench seat ........... 117 Ashtrays ........................................... 118 Lighter .............................................. 119 Split rear seat bench ..................... 120 Easy entry/exit feature ............. 123 Rear seat head restraints ......... 124 Third row seats .............................. 126 Removable cargo floor plates ...... 129 Enlarged cargo area ....................... 131 Cargo tie-down rings .....................132 Hooks ...............................................133 Partition net ....................................133 Loading instructions ......................136 Cargo area cover blind ..................137 Telephone, general .........................139 Cellular telephone ..........................139 Garage door opener ....................... 140 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 146 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 147 Maintenance ................................... 147 Tele Aid ........................................... 148 Catalytic converter ........................ 160 Emission control ............................ 161 Steering lock ................................... 162 Starting and turning off the engine .................................. 164 Automatic transmission ............... 165 Parking brake ................................. 173 Driving instructions ...................... 174 Drive sensibly – save fuel ......... 174 Drinking and driving ................. 174 Pedals ........................................... 174 Power assistance ........................ 175 Brakes .......................................... 175 Driving off ................................... 176 Parking ........................................ 176 Tires ............................................. 177

3 Contents Snow chains ................................ 179 Winter driving instructions ...... 180 Deep water .................................. 181 Passenger compartment ........... 182 Traveling abroad ........................ 182 Off-Road driving ............................. 183 Trailer towing ................................. 190 Cruise control ................................. 196 Brake assist system (BAS) ............ 199 Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 201 Four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......... 203 Electronic brake proportioning (EBP) ..................204 Electronic stability program (ESP) ........................................... 205 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode ................... 209 What you should know at the gas station ....................... 212 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 215 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ..................... 218 On-board diagnostic system – Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 218 Brake warning lamp ................... 219 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp .................. 219 Fuel reserve warning ................ 220 Electronic stability program (ESP) / Electronic traction system (ETS) – warning lamp ............................. 221 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ............................ 221 4-ETS malfunction indicator lamp ............................ 221 LOW RANGE indicator lamp ............................ 221 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ............................ 222 Adjustable steering wheel – indicator lamp ............................. 222 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ............................. 222 Seat belt warning lamp ............. 223 Charge indicator lamp ............... 223 Low engine oil level warning lamp ..............................224 Low engine coolant level warning ..............................224 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ............................. 225 FSS indicator ...............................225

4 Contents Practical hints First aid kit .....................................228 Fuses ................................................ 228 Electrical outlet ..............................230 Stowing things in the vehicle ......230 Hood ................................................. 231 Checking engine oil level .............233 Automatic transmission fluid level ...................................234 Engine oil consumption ................234 Coolant level ...................................234 Adding coolant ...........................235 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system .........................236 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ................................237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ......... 237 Air pump ......................................... 239 Wheels ............................................ 240 Tire replacement ....................... 240 Rotating wheels ......................... 241 Spare wheel .................................... 242 Changing wheels ........................... 245 Tire inflation pressure ................. 250 Battery ............................................. 251 Jump starting ................................. 253 Towing the vehicle ........................ 255 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .................. 259 Stranded vehicle ............................ 259 Exterior lamps ................................ 260 Headlamp assembly ................... 261 Taillamp assemblies ..................265 Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 268 Remote control battery replacement ................. 270 Synchronizing remote control ............................ 271 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................272 Emergency operation of Skyview Top ...............................273 Manual release for fuel filler flap ............................. 274 Replacing wiper blades ................. 275 Roof rack ......................................... 276

5 Contents Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ............................. 278 Power washer ..............................279 Tar stains .....................................279 Paintwork, painted body components ................................. 279 Engine cleaning .......................... 280 Vehicle washing .........................280 Ornamental moldings ................280 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ......................280 Window cleaning ........................ 281 Wiper blades ............................... 281 Light alloy wheels ...................... 281 Instrument cluster ..................... 281 Steering wheel and gear selector lever ...................... 281 Cup holder .................................. 282 Seat belts ..................................... 282 Headliner .................................... 282 Upholstery .................................. 282 Hard plastic trim items ............. 282 Plastic and rubber parts ........... 282 Technical data Spare parts service ....................... 284 Warranty coverage ........................ 284 Identification labels ...................... 285 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 286 Technical data ................................ 287 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities ........................ 292 Engine oils ...................................... 294 Engine oil additives ...................... 294 Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 294 Brake fluid ......................................294 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 295 Fuel requirements .........................295 Gasoline additives .........................296 Coolants ........................................... 296 Consumer information ..................298 Index Index ................................................ 300

7 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original 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 their 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 individual cases an official approval or authorization 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. Mercedes-Benz original 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 comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG Owners Manual

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