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Operator's Manual M-Class
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Order No. 164 584 15 81 USA Edition A , 2007
Operator's Manual M-Class
ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 500 ML 63 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. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. [. . . ] The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position D, P, or the parking brake is set. Switching the Parktronic system* on/off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the upper part of the center console.
1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp
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Switching off Press Parktronic switch 1. Parktronic system* malfunction If only the red distance segments illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e. g. slush, snow or ice) or there is an interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e. g. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. or Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.
i The Parktronic system switches on
automatically when you switch on the ignition ( page 40). Vehicles with original equipment Mercedes-Benz Trailer Hitch Kit: The rear Parktronic sensor will automatically disengage when towing a trailer.
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Rear view camera* Warning!Warning!
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The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspective or inaccurately, or may not display obstacles at all. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious, take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are: very close to the rear bumper under the rear bumper above the tailgate handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. Otherwise you could endanger yourself or others.
Make sure that no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.
there is a sudden change in temperature, e. g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation) the camera lens is dirty or covered the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you visit a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for this purpose. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/maneuvering.
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The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if: the tailgate is open it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy it is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark the camera is exposed to a very bright white light the immediate surroundings are illuminated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker)
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The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehicle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. Switching the rear view camera on and off Switch on the ignition ( page 40). The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display.
i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror.
i The image from the rear view camera will no
longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. [. . . ] (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. ) Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325. 0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 500 ML 63 AMG Approx. freeze protection 35°F ( 37°C) 5. 1 US qt (4. 75 l) 5. 1 US qt (4. 75 l) 5. 4 US qt (5. 0 l) 6. 0 US qt (5. 75 l) 49°F ( 45°C) 5. 5 US qt (5. 2 l) 5. 5 US qt (5. 2 l) 5. 8 US qt (5. 5 l) 6. 7 US qt (6. 3 l)
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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. [. . . ]