2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 ML500 Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual M-Class

Order No. 6515 4237 13 Part No. 163 584 33 96 USA Edition A 2005 Ê0CtAÁ9Ë 1635843396

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 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Getting started ................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Remote control with folding key ..... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 35 Seats............................................... 35 Steering wheel ................................ 40 Mirrors ............................................ 41 Driving .................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belts.................. 43 Starting the engine ......................... 47 Switching on headlamps ................. 50 Turn signals and high beam ............ 50 Windshield wipers ........................... 51 Rear window wiper/washer ........... 52 Problems while driving .................... 53 Parking and locking .............................. 54 Parking brake ................................. 54 Switching off headlamps................. 55 Turning off engine ........................... 55 Locking ........................................... 56 Safety and Security ........................... 57 Occupant safety ................................... 58 Airbags ........................................... 59 Seat belts ....................................... 64 Children in the vehicle .................... 67 Blocking of rear door window operation ........................... 74 Panic alarm .......................................... 75 Activating........................................ 75 Deactivating.................................... 75 Driving safety systems ......................... 76 ABS ................................................. 76 BAS ................................................. 78 4-ETS .............................................. 79 EBP ................................................. 80 ESP ................................................. 80

Contents Anti-theft systems................................ 83 Immobilizer..................................... 83 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 83 Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor .................... 84 Controls in detail ............................... 87 Locking and unlocking ......................... 88 Remote control with folding key ..... 88 Opening the doors from the inside ............................... 90 Opening the liftgate........................ 91 Closing the liftgate ......................... 92 Automatic central locking .............. 93 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................... 94 Seats ................................................... 95 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............... 95 Rear seat head restraints ............... 96 Heated seats* ................................ 98 Rear seats ...................................... 99 Third row seats* .......................... 102 Memory function* ............................. 105 Storing positions into memory ..... 106 Recalling positions from memory ............................... 106 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position......... 106 Lighting.............................................. 107 Combination switch ..................... 107 Fog lamps .................................... 111 Hazard warning flasher ................ 113 Interior lighting............................. 114 Instrument cluster ............................. 117 Instrument cluster illumination .... 117 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 118 Display in the speedometer ......... 118 Resetting trip odometer ............... 119 Tachometer .................................. 119 Outside temperature indicator ..... 119 Setting the clock .......................... 119 Automatic transmission..................... 120 One-touch gearshifting ................ 121 Gear ranges ................................. 122 Gear selector lever position ......... 123 Driving tips................................... 124 Towing a trailer ............................ 125 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 126 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode ............................ 127 Switching on LOW RANGE mode.. 127 Switching off LOW RANGE mode . 127 Good visibility .................................... 128 Rear view mirrors ......................... 128 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors............. 130 Windshield wipers ........................ 131 Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 133 Rear window wiper....................... 133 Sun visors .................................... 134 Rear window defroster ................. 135

Contents Automatic climate control ................. 136 Automatic mode........................... 139 Adjusting air volume and air distribution manually............... 139 Defrosting .................................... 140 Air recirculation mode.................. 140 Air conditioning ............................ 141 Residual heat and ventilation ....... 142 Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control ............ 143 Front and rear air vents................ 144 Power windows.................................. 146 Opening and closing the side windows ......................... 146 Synchronizing power windows ..... 148 Rear quarter windows* ................ 148 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ............... 150 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 150 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 152 Driving systems .................................. 153 Cruise control ............................... 153 Parktronic* system (Parking assist) ............................. 156 Loading............................................... 160 Loading instructions ..................... 160 Partition net* ................................ 162 Cargo compartment cover blind* . 164 Cargo floor plates ......................... 165 Roof rack* .................................... 166 Useful features ................................... 167 Storage compartments ................. 167 Cup holders .................................. 169 Armrest in rear seat bench ........... 170 Ashtrays and cigarette lighter ....... 171 Electrical outlet ............................. 173 Telephone* ................................... 173 Tele Aid* ....................................... 174 Garage door opener ...................... 183 Trip computer* ............................. 189 Operation .......................................... 195 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 196 Driving instructions ............................ 197 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 197 Drinking and driving...................... 197 Pedals ........................................... 197 Power assistance .......................... 197 Brakes .......................................... 198 Driving off ..................................... 199 Parking ......................................... 200 Tires .............................................. 200 Hydroplaning ................................ 201 Tire traction .................................. 201 Tire speed rating ........................... 202 Winter driving instructions ............ 202 Standing water ............................. 204 Off-road driving ............................. 204 Trailer towing ................................ 211 Passenger compartment ............... 215 Driving abroad .............................. 216 Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 216 Catalytic converter ....................... 217 Emission control ........................... 217 Coolant temperature .................... 218

Contents At the gas station............................... 219 Refueling ...................................... 219 Check regularly and before a long trip .......................... 221 Engine compartment.......................... 222 Hood ............................................ 222 Engine oil...................................... 223 Transmission fluid level ................ 227 Coolant level ................................ 227 Battery ......................................... 228 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 230 Tires and wheels ................................ 231 Important guidelines .................... 231 Life of tire ..................................... 232 Direction of rotation ..................... 232 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 232 Rotating wheels............................ 233 Winter driving..................................... 235 Winter tires................................... 235 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 236 Snow chains ................................. 236 Maintenance ...................................... 237 Clearing the maintenance service indicator ..... 237 Maintenance service term exceeded ............................. 238 Calling up the maintenance service indicator ..... 238 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ..... 238 Vehicle care ....................................... 240 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 240 Practical hints.................................. 247 What to do if … .................................. 248 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 248 Additional indicators in the speedometer display .......... 263 Where will I find ...? ........................... 264 First aid kit ................................... 264 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 264 Spare wheel (space-saver tire) ..... 266 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .................................... 268 Unlocking the vehicle................... 268 Locking the vehicle ...................... 269 Fuel filler flap ............................... 269 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 270 Opening/closing in an emergency .................................... 271 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ......... 271 Replacing key batteries ..................... 272 Remote control ............................ 273 Replacing bulbs ................................. 274 Bulbs ............................................ 274 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 276 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 279 Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 282 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 283 Removing ..................................... 283 Installing ...................................... 283 Flat tire .............................................. 284 Mounting the spare wheel ........... 284

Contents Battery ............................................... 288 Disconnecting the battery ............ 289 Removing the battery ................... 289 Charging and reinstalling the battery ................. 289 Reconnecting the battery ............. 289 Jump starting ..................................... 291 Towing the vehicle ............................. 293 Front towing eye .......................... 295 Rear towing eye ........................... 295 Stranded vehicle .......................... 296 Fuses ................................................. 297 Aids for changing fuses ................ 298 Main fuse box............................... 298 Fuse box in front passenger footwell .............. 299 Technical data .................................. 301 Parts service....................................... 302 Warranty coverage ............................. 303 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 303 Identification labels ............................ 304 Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 305 Engine ................................................ 306 Rims and tires .................................... 307 Rims and tires ............................... 307 Spare wheel .................................. 308 Electrical system ................................ 309 Main Dimensions ................................ 310 Weights .............................................. 311 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 312 Capacities ..................................... 312 Engine oils .................................... 314 Engine oil additives ....................... 314 Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 314 Brake fluid .................................... 314 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 315 Fuel requirements......................... 315 Gasoline additives......................... 315 Coolants ....................................... 316 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ......... 319 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio............... 319 Consumer information........................ 320 Uniform tire quality grading .......... 320 Technical terms ............................... 323 Index ................................................. 329

2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 ML500 Owners Manual

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