2000 M-Class ML320 ML430 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

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 Contents Locking and unlocking ................. 27 Unlocking the liftgate ................... 28 Panic button .................................. 28 Mechanical keys ........................... 29 Doors ............................................ 30 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 Head restraints .............................. 42 Heated seats .................................. 43 Seat belts and integrated restraint system......................... 44 Seat belts....................................... 44 Seat belt nonusage warning system......................... 45 1 Baby Smart™ airbag deactivation system.................. 50 Supplemental restraint system (SRS)............................ 52 Emergency tensioning Airbags ......................................... 54 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag .................. 60 Infant and child restraint systems ....................... 61 Adjustable steering wheel............. 64 Inside rear view mirror ................. 65 Antiglare night position ................ 65 Exterior rear view mirrors ............ 67 Instrument cluster ......................... 70 Trip computer .............................. 75 Flexible service system (FSS) ....................................... 77 Engine oil level indicator.............. 79

Contents Exterior lamp switch .................... 80 Fog lamp switch........................... 82 Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................... 83 Headlamp cleaning system ......... 83 Windshield wiper/washer switch ...................................... 84 Rear window wiper/washer.......... 85 Climate control ............................ 86 Rear window defroster ................. 91 Power windows............................ 92 Rear quarter windows .................. 94 Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 95 Skyview Top ............................... 97 Interior lighting ............................ 98 Sun visors ................................... 100 Illuminated vanity mirrors .......... 101 Interior ....................................... 101 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder .......... 101 Glove box .................................... 102 Ashtrays ...................................... 105 Lighter ........................................ 106 2 Split rear seat bench.................... 107 Third row seats ........................... 110 Removable cargo floor plates ..... 112 Enlarged cargo area .................... 114 Cargo tie-down rings .................. 114 Hooks.......................................... 115 Partition net ................................ 116 Loading instructions ................... 118 Cargo area cover blind................ 119 Cellular telephone ....................... 120 Garage door opener .................... 121 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters.................... 126 The first 1 000 miles (1 500km) ............................... 127 Maintenance ............................... 127 Catalytic converter ...................... 128 Emission control ......................... 129 Steering lock ............................... 130 Automatic transmission .............. 133 Parking brake............................... 141 Driving instructions ..................... 141 Drive sensibly - save fuel ............ 141 Drinking and Driving ................. 142 Pedals ......................................... 142 Power assistance ......................... 142 Brakes ......................................... 142 Driving off .................................. 143 Parking ....................................... 144 Tires............................................ 144 Snow chains................................ 147 Winter driving instructions ......... 147 Deep water.................................. 149 Passenger compartment .............. 149 Traveling abroad......................... 149 Off-Road driving ........................ 150 Trailer towing .............................. 151 Cruise control ............................. 157 Brake assist system (BAS) ......... 160

Antilock brake system (ABS)..... 162 Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS) ......... 164 Electronic brake proportioning (EBP) ..................................... 165 Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................................... 166 Transmission control - low range mode...................... 169 What you should know at the gas station .......................... 171 Check regularly and before a long trip.................... 173 Contents Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ..................................... 176 On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp......................... 176 Brake warning lamp .................... 177 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp .............. 177 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ................. 178 Electronic stability program (ESP) / Electronic traction system (ETS) - warning lamp ............. 179 3 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ........................ 179 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ........................ 179 Adjustable steering wheel - indicator lamp ........................ 180 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .... 180 Seat belt warning lamp ............... 180 Charge indicator lamp ................ 180 Low engine oil level warning lamp .......................... 181 Engine oil consumption............... 181 Low engine coolant level warning .................................. 182 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ........................ 182

Practical hints First aid kit.................................. 184 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ...................... 184 Stowing things in the vehicle .............................. 186 Fuses ........................................... 186 Electrical outlet........................... 187 Hood ........................................... 188 Checking engine oil level ........... 189 Automatic transmission fluid level ............................... 190 Coolant level ................................ 191 Adding coolant............................. 191 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system ...................... 192 Contents Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ....... 193 Wheels ........................................ 194 Tire replacement ......................... 194 Rotating wheels .......................... 195 Spare wheel ................................ 196 Changing wheels ........................ 199 Tire inflation pressure................ 204 Battery ....................................... 205 Jump starting ............................. 207 Towing the vehicle .................... 209 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking................ 212 Stranded vehicle ......................... 212 Bulbs........................................... 213 Adjusting headlamp aim............. 221 4 Remote control battery replacement ................ 223 Synchronizing remote control ................................... 224 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof................. 225 Emergency operation of Skyview Top .......................... 226 Manual release for fuel filler flap.......................... 227 Replacing wiper blades ............... 228 Replacing windshield/rear window wiper blade ............... 228 Replacing windshield/rear window wiper blade insert ..... 229 Roof rack .................................... 229

Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle .......................... 232 Engine cleaning .......................... 233 Vehicle washing.......................... 233 Plastic and rubber parts ............... 233 Tar stains ..................................... 234 Window cleaning ........................ 234 Headlamps, Taillamps, Turn signal lenses ................... 234 Wiper blades ............................... 234 Seat belts .....................................234 Headliner.....................................235 Instrument cluster .......................235 Steering wheel and gear selector lever...................235 Contents Hard plastic trim items .............. 235 Upholstery ................................. 235 Paintwork, painted body components .................. 236 Light alloy wheels ..................... 236 Ornamental moldings ................ 236 Technical data Spare parts service ..................... 238 Warranty coverage..................... 238 Identification Labels .................. 239 Technical data ............................ 240 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............................... 244 Engine oils ................................. 246 Engine oil additives ................... 246 5 Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 246 Brake fluid .................................. 246 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 247 Fuel requirements ....................... 247 Gasoline additives ...................... 248 Coolants...................................... 248 Consumer information................ 250 Uniform tire quality grading....... 250 Layout of poly-v-belt drive ........ 251 Index Index.............................................252

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.

2000 M-Class ML320 ML430 ML55 Amg Owners Manual

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