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Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 550 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 550 Operator's Manual (561 pages)

M-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 14.73 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
- Product Information
  10
- Operator's Manual
  11
- Where to Find It
  16
- Symbols
  17
- Operating Safety
  18
  - Proper Use of the Vehicle
    18
- Problems with Your Vehicle
  19
- Reporting Safety Defects
  20
- Vehicle Data Recording
  21
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    21
At a Glance

22
- Exterior View
  23
- Cockpit
  25
- Instrument Cluster
  27
  - Important Notice for California Instrument Cluster
    29
  - Retail Buyers and Lessees of Multifunction Steering Wheel
    31
- Center Console
  32
  - Upper Part
    32
  - Lower Part
    33
- Overhead Control Panel
  34
  - Operating Your Vehicle Storage Compartments
    35
- Door Control Panel
  37
Getting Started

38
- Unlocking
  39
- Adjusting
  44
  - Seats
    44
  - Steering Wheel
    47
  - Mirrors
    50
- Driving
  52
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    52
  - Starting the Engine
    55
  - Parking Brake
    58
  - Driving off
    59
  - Switching on Headlamps
    60
  - Turn Signals
    61
  - Windshield Wipers
    61
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    63
  - Problems While Driving
    64
- Parking and Locking
  66
  - Parking Brake
    66
  - Switching off Headlamps
    67
  - Turning off the Engine
    67
  - Releasing Seat Belts
    69
  - Locking
    69
Safety and Security

72
- Occupant Safety
  73
  - Air Bags
    75
  - Occupant Classification System
    80
  - Seat Belts
    85
  - Active Head Restraint
    89
  - Rear Head Restraints
    90
  - Children in the Vehicle
    90
  - Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    97
- Panic Alarm
  98
  - Activating
    98
  - Deactivating
    98
- Driving Safety Systems
  99
  - Abs
    99
  - Bas
    101
  - Esp
    101
  - Driving Safety Systems
    102
  - Ebp
    105
  - 4-Ets
    105
- Anti-Theft Systems
  107
  - Immobilizer
    107
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    107
Controls in Detail

110
- Locking and Unlocking
  111
- Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
  127
- Seats
  128
  - Front Seat Active Head Restraints
    128
  - Rear Seat Head Restraints
    128
  - Lumbar Support
    130
  - Multicontour Seat
    130
  - Seat Heating
    131
  - Seat Ventilation
    132
- Memory Function
  134
  - Storing Positions into Memory
    135
  - Recalling Positions from Memory
    135
- Lighting
  136
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    136
  - Combination Switch
    140
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    141
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    142
  - Interior Lighting
    143
  - Door Entry Lamps
    145
  - Cargo Compartment Lamp
    145
- Instrument Cluster
  146
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
    146
  - Resetting Trip Odometer
    147
  - Tachometer
    147
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    147
- Control System
  148
  - Multifunction Display
    148
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    149
  - Menus
    151
  - Standard Display Menu
    155
  - AMG Menu
    157
  - Off-Road Mode Menu
    160
  - AUDIO Menu
    161
  - NAV* Menu
    162
  - Airmatic*/Compass Menu
    163
  - Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    163
  - Settings Menu
    164
  - Vehicle Configuration
    178
  - Trip Computer Menu
    179
  - TEL* Menu
    181
- Automatic Transmission
  184
  - Gear Selector Lever
    184
  - Shifting Procedure
    187
  - Transmission Positions
    188
  - Driving Tips
    191
  - Gear Ranges
    193
  - Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    194
  - Shift Program (ML 63 AMG Only)
    195
  - Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
    198
- Transfer Case
  199
- Good Visibility
  200
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    200
  - Rear View Mirrors
    200
  - Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    201
  - Sun Visors
    202
  - Rear Window Defroster
    204
- Climate Control
  205
  - Climate Control System
    209
  - Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    209
  - Setting the Temperature
    210
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    210
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    211
  - Front Defroster
    211
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    213
  - Air Conditioning
    215
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    216
  - Rear Climate Control
    217
- 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  219
  - Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    223
  - Operating the Automatic Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    224
  - Setting the Temperature
    224
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    225
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    226
  - Front Defroster
    226
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    227
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    228
  - Air Conditioning
    230
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All Temperature Zones
    230
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    231
  - Rear Automatic Climate Control
    232
- Power Windows
  236
  - Door Windows
    237
  - Synchronizing the Door Windows
    238
  - Summer Opening Feature
    238
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    239
- Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  241
  - Opening and Closing
    241
  - Synchronizing
    243
- Driving Systems
  245
  - Cruise Control
    245
  - Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
    250
  - Off-Road Driving Program
    254
  - Air Suspension Program
    255
  - Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
    256
  - Vehicle Level Control
    256
  - Parktronic System
    260
  - Rear View Camera
    265
- Loading
  267
  - Carriers
    267
  - Loading Instructions
    267
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    269
  - Hooks
    270
  - Expanding Cargo Compartment
    270
  - Cargo Compartment Cover Blind
    272
  - Cargo Net
    273
  - Cargo Management System
    276
- Useful Features
  280
  - Storage Compartments
    280
  - Parcel Nets
    284
  - Cup Holders
    285
  - Ashtrays
    286
  - Cigarette Lighter
    287
  - Power Outlets
    288
  - Floormats
    290
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    291
  - Telephone
    292
  - Tele Aid
    295
  - Garage Door Opener
    303
  - Compass
    308
  - Infrared Reflecting Windshield
    309
Operation

310
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  311
- Driving Instructions
  312
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    312
  - Drinking and Driving
    312
  - Pedals
    312
  - Power Assistance
    313
  - Brakes
    313
  - Driving off
    316
  - Parking
    316
  - Tires
    316
  - Hydroplaning
    317
  - Tire Traction
    317
  - Tire Speed Rating
    318
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    319
  - Standing Water
    320
  - Off-Road Driving
    320
  - Trailer Towing
    329
  - Passenger Compartment
    335
  - Driving Abroad
    335
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    335
  - Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engine)
    336
  - Oxidation Catalyst (Diesel Engine)
    336
  - Emission Control
    336
  - Coolant Temperature
    337
- At the Gas Station
  338
  - Refueling
    338
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    340
- Engine Compartment
  342
  - Hood
    342
  - Engine Oil
    344
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    346
  - Coolant Level
    346
  - Windshield/Rear Window Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    347
- Tires and Wheels
  349
  - Important Guidelines
    349
  - Tire Care and Maintenance
    350
  - Direction of Rotation
    352
  - Loading the Vehicle
    352
  - Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    358
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    360
  - Tires and Wheels
    364
  - Tire Labeling
    371
  - Load Identification
    375
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number
    375
  - (Tin)
    375
  - Maximum Tire Load
    377
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    377
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    378
  - Tire Ply Material
    380
  - Tire and Loading Terminology
    380
  - Rotating Tires
    383
- Winter Driving
  385
  - Winter Tires
    385
  - Block Heater (Canada Only)
    386
  - Snow Chains
    386
- Maintenance
  387
- Vehicle Care
  390
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    390
Practical Hints

400
- What to Do if
  401
- Where will I Find
  449
  - First Aid Kit
    449
  - Vehicle Tool Kit
    449
  - Minispare Wheel (Except ML 63 AMG)
    453
  - Collapsible Tire (ML 63 AMG Only)
    454
- Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
  456
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    456
  - Locking the Vehicle
    457
  - Unlocking and Opening the Tailgate
    457
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    458
- Resetting Activated Head Restraints
  459
  - Vehicles Without Rear Seat Entertainment System
    459
  - Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System
    460
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  462
- Replacing Bulbs
  464
  - Bulbs
    464
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    467
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    472
  - Adjusting Headlamp Aim
    474
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  476
  - Front Wiper Blades
    476
  - Rear Wiper Blade
    477
- Flat Tire
  479
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    479
  - Mounting the Spare Wheel
    480
- Bleeding the Fuel System
  489
- (Diesel Engine Only)
  489
- Battery
  490
  - Disconnecting, Removing, Reinstalling and Reconnecting the Battery
    492
  - Charging the Battery
    497
- Jump Starting
  498
- Towing the Vehicle
  500
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    502
  - Stranded Vehicle
    504
- Fuses
  505
  - Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
    506
  - Fuse Box in Cargo Compartment
    506
  - Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    507
  - Emergency Engine Shut-Down
    507
Technical Data

508
- Parts Service
  509
- Warranty Coverage
  510
  - Loss of Service and Warranty
    510
  - Information Booklet
    510
- Identification Labels
  511
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  513
  - Ml 320 CDI
    513
  - Ml 63 Amg
    513
- Engine
  514
- Rims and Tires
  516
  - Same Size Tires
    517
  - Spare Wheel
    519
- Electrical System
  520
- Main Dimensions
  521
- Weights
  522
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants
  523
  - Capacities
    523
  - Engine Oils
    526
  - Engine Oil Additives
    526
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    526
  - Brake Fluid
    526
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline (Gasoline Engine)
    527
  - Fuel Requirements
    527
  - Gasoline Additives (Gasoline Engine)
    528
  - Coolants
    529
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    531
Index

532

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