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158 Driving systems Level Raised level Driving situation For off-road driving or driving in rough terrain. Indicator lamp ; is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. Indicator lamp ; is off. Level Raised level Driving situation For off-road driving or driving in rough terrain. Indicator lamp ; is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. Indicator lamp ; is off. Highway level Highway level Controls in detail i The third available level is the highspeed level that is set automatically. The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings: Level Raised level Highway level16 Highspeed level Ride height +2.3 in (60 mm) +/-0 in (0 mm) -0.6 in (-15 mm) i The third available level is the highspeed level that is set automatically. How much the vehicle is lowered or raised depends on the ADS setting selected. At the raised level, the vehicle is 2.9 in (73 mm) higher than at the highway level with ADS AUTO. Raised level Only select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered. Otherwise the fuel consumption may increase and/or the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable. i Vehicles with ADS: Depending on the ADS setting (Y page 156), the vehicle will be lowered to the highspeed level when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned to the highway level. i The highspeed level is not available when towing a trailer. For more information on towing a trailer, see "Trailer towing" (Y page 254). Basic settings (ML 63 AMG) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using vehicle level control switch : in the center console: i You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds, the message Á Level Selection Not Permitted appears in the multifunction display. X Start the engine. Press vehicle level control switch :. Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the raised level. The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set: When indicator lamp ; is off: X 16 Ground clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)

Section	Page
Introduction	22
Product Information	22
Operator’s Manual	22
Notes	22
Vehicle equipment	22
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	23
Maintenance	23
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	24
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	24
Sport Utility Vehicle	24
Operating safety	25
Proper use of the vehicle	25
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	26
Reporting safety defects	26
Vehicle data recording	26
Information regarding electronic recording devices	26
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	32
Center console	33
Upper part	33
Lower part	34
Overhead control panel	34
Door control panel	35
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	48
Seat belts	50
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	54
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	55
Correct driver seat adjustment	56
Children in the vehicle	57
Panic alarm	63
Driving safety systems	63
Introduction	63
ABS	64
BAS	65
EBP	65
ESP®	65
Anti-theft systems	68
Immobilizer	68
Anti-theft alarm system	68
Canceling the alarm	69
Controls in detail	72
Vehicle equipment	72
Locking and unlocking	72
Notes	72
SmartKey	72
KEYLESS-GO	73
Checking SmartKey batteries	75
Loss of the SmartKey	75
Replacing the SmartKey	76
Opening the doors from the inside	76
Automatic central locking	76
Locking and unlocking from the inside	77
Tailgate	77
Power tailgate	78
Starter switch positions	81
SmartKey	81
KEYLESS-GO	82
Seats	83
Safety notes	83
Seat adjustment	84
Lumbar support	86
Rear seat head restraints	86
Multicontour seats	87
Seat ventilation	87
Seat heating	88
Multifunction steering wheel	88
Safety notes	88
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	89
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	89
Easy-entry/exit feature	89
Heated steering wheel	90
Mirrors	91
Notes	91
Interior rear view mirror	91
Exterior rear view mirrors	91
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	92
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	92
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	93
Memory function	94
Notes	94
Storing positions into memory	94
Recalling positions from memory	94
Lighting	94
Notes	94
Exterior lamp switch	95
Combination switch	97
Hazard warning flasher	98
Headlamp cleaning system	98
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	98
Interior lighting in the front	99
Interior lighting in the rear	100
Wipers	100
Notes	100
Windshield wipers	100
Rear window wiper/washer	102
Problems with wipers	102
Power windows	102
Opening and closing	102
Synchronizing door windows	104
Summer opening feature	104
Convenience closing feature	104
Driving and parking	105
Safety notes	105
Starting the engine	105
Driving off	107
Problems while driving	108
Parking	109
Turning off the engine	110
Automatic transmission	111
Introduction	111
Gear selector lever	111
Shifting procedure	113
Transmission positions	114
Driving tips	115
Gear ranges	115
Automatic shift program	116
One-touch gearshifting	117
Manual shift program	117
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	119
Transfer case	119
Instrument cluster	119
Introduction	119
Activating the instrument cluster	120
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	120
Resetting trip odometer	120
Tachometer	121
Control system	121
Introduction	121
Multifunction steering wheel	121
Multifunction display	123
Menus and submenus	123
Standard display menu	124
AMG menu	125
Off-road Mode menu	127
Audio/DVD menu	128
Navigation menu	129
AIRMATIC/Compass menu	129
Distronic menu	130
Vehicle status message memory menu	130
Settings menu	131
Vehicle configuration menu	139
Trip computer menu	140
Telephone menu	141
Driving systems	143
Introduction	143
Cruise control	143
Distronic	146
Hill-start assist system	154
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)	154
Off-road driving program	157
Air suspension program	157
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)	158
Vehicle level control	158
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	161
Parktronic system	162
Rear view camera	165
Overview of climate control system functions and air vents	167
Air vents	168
Climate control	169
Control panel	169
Notes on climate control	171
Deactivating the climate control system	171
Air conditioning	171
Automatic mode	172
Setting the temperature	172
Adjusting air distribution	173
Adjusting air volume	173
Front defroster	173
Air recirculation mode	174
Residual heat and ventilation	174
Control panels	175
Notes on 3-zone automatic climate control	179
Deactivating the climate control system	180
Air conditioning	180
Automatic mode	181
Setting the temperature	181
Adjusting air distribution	182
Adjusting air volume	183
Front defroster	183
Air recirculation mode	184
Residual heat and ventilation	185
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	185
Rear window defroster	185
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	186
Opening and closing	186
Synchronizing	188
Loading and storing	188
Loading instructions	188
Carriers	189
Parcel nets	190
Cargo tie-down rings	190
Hooks	191
Expanding cargo volume	191
Cargo compartment cover blind	192
Cargo net	193
Front storage compartments	194
Rear storage compartments	196
Useful features	196
Cup holders	196
Sun visors	197
Ashtrays	198
Cigarette lighter	198
Power outlets	199
Tele Aid	201
Garage door opener	206
Compass	209
Floormats	210
Infrared reflecting windshield	210
Operation	212
Vehicle equipment	212
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	212
At the gas station	212
Refueling	212
Check regularly and before a long trip	214
Engine compartment	214
Hood	214
Radiator	216
Engine oil	216
Transmission fluid level	218
Coolant level	218
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	219
Brake fluid level	219
Tires and wheels	220
Safety notes	220
Important guidelines	220
Recommended tire inflation pressure	221
Checking tire inflation pressure	223
Maximum tire inflation pressure	228
Loading the vehicle	229
Maximum tire load	233
Direction of rotation	233
MOExtended system	233
Tire care and maintenance	234
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	235
Rotating tires	236
Tire labeling	237
Load identification	240
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	240
Tire ply material	241
Tire and loading terminology	241
Winter driving	244
General information	244
Winter tires	244
Snow chains	245
Winter driving instructions	245
Driving instructions	246
Drive sensibly – save fuel	246
Drinking and driving	246
Pedals	246
Power assistance	246
Brakes	247
Driving off	249
Hydroplaning	249
Standing water	249
Off-road driving	250
Trailer towing	256
Driving abroad	259
Control and operation of radio transmitter	259
Emission control	260
Maintenance	260
Notes	260
Maintenance service indicator message	260
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	261
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	262
Vehicle care	262
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	262
Practical hints	270
Vehicle equipment	270
Where will I find ...?	270
First aid kit	270
Vehicle tool kit	270
Spare wheel	273
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	274
Notes	274
Text messages	275
Symbol messages	285
What to do if …	299
Lamps in instrument cluster	299
Lamp in center console	307
Unlocking/locking manually	308
Unlocking the vehicle	308
Locking the vehicle	309
Unlocking and opening the tailgate	309
Fuel filler flap	310
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	311
Replacing SmartKey batteries	311
SmartKey	312
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	312
Replacing bulbs	313
Safety notes	313
Bulbs	314
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	315
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	317
Adjusting headlamp aim	319
Replacing wiper blades	320
Safety notes	320
Removing wiper blades	320
Installing wiper blades	321
Flat tire	321
Safety notes	321
Preparing the vehicle	322
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	322
Mounting the spare wheel	326
MOExtended system	332
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)	333
AdBlue® (diesel engine only)	333
Refilling with AdBlue®	334
Battery	336
Safety notes	336
Charging the battery	338
Jump starting	338
Towing the vehicle	340
Safety notes	340
Installing towing eye bolt	341
Towing with one axle raised	343
Towing with all wheels on the ground	344
Stranded vehicle	344
Fuses	344
Introduction	344
Before replacing fuses	345
Fuse box in passenger compartment	345
Fuse box in engine compartment	345
Fuse box in cargo compartment	346
Emergency engine shutdown	346
Technical data	348
Vehicle equipment	348
Parts service	348
Warranty coverage	348
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	348
Identification labels	348
Vehicle specification ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (164.125)	350
Vehicle specification ML 350 (164.156)	350
Vehicle specification ML 350 4MATIC (164.186)	351
Vehicle specification ML 550 4MATIC (164.172)	352
Vehicle specification ML 63 AMG (164.177)	353
Rims and tires	354
Notes	354
Same size tires	356
Spare wheel	358
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	358
Capacities	358
Approved engine oils	361
Engine oil additives	361
Air conditioning refrigerant	361
Brake fluid	361
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)	362
Fuel requirements	362
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)	363
AdBlue®	363
Coolants	364
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	366

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Level

Driving situation

Raised level

For off-road driving or

driving in rough terrain.

Indicator lamp

;

is on.

Highway

level

For driving on paved roads

in fair or better condition.

Indicator lamp

;

is off.

The third available level is the highspeed

level that is set automatically.

The following is the approximate change in

ride height for each of the level settings:

Level

Ride height

Raised level

+2.3 in (60 mm)

Highway

level

+/-0 in (0 mm)

Highspeed

level

-0.6 in (-15 mm)

Vehicles with ADS:

Depending on the ADS setting

(

page 156), the vehicle will be lowered to

the highspeed level when traveling at

higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph

(64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned

to the highway level.

The highspeed level is not available when

towing a trailer. For more information on

towing a trailer, see “Trailer towing”

(

page 254).

Basic settings (ML 63 AMG)

The following vehicle chassis ride heights can

be selected using vehicle level control

switch

in the center console:

Level

Driving situation

Raised level

For off-road driving or

driving in rough terrain.

Indicator lamp

;

is on.

Highway

level

For driving on paved roads

in fair or better condition.

Indicator lamp

;

is off.

The third available level is the highspeed

level that is set automatically.

How much the vehicle is lowered or raised

depends on the ADS setting selected. At the

raised level, the vehicle is 2.9 in (73 mm)

higher than at the highway level with ADS

AUTO

Raised level

Only select the raised level if appropriate for

the driving situation encountered. Otherwise

the fuel consumption may increase and/or

the handling characteristics of the vehicle

may be unfavorable.

You can select the raised level at speeds

up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds,

the message

Level Selection

Not Permitted

appears in the

multifunction display.

Start the engine.

When indicator lamp

;

is off:

Press vehicle level control switch

Indicator lamp

;

flashes. The vehicle

adjusts to the raised level.

The following message appears in the

multifunction display while the level is

being set:

Ground clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)

158

Driving systems

Controls in detail