Mercedes

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 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. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers andcraftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment 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. Pleasepay attention to 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. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction .......................................... 9 Productinformation................................ 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 orCanada......................... 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

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 .............................................. 34 Seats............................................... 34 Steering wheel ................................ 39 Mirrors ............................................ 40Driving.................................................. Fastening the seat belts ................. Starting the engine ......................... Switching on headlamps................. Turn signals .................................... Windshield wipers........................... Rear window wiper ......................... Problems while driving.................... Parking and locking.............................. Parking brake................................. Switching off headlamps................. Turning off engine...........................

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Safety and Security ........................... Occupant safety................................... Airbags ........................................... Seat belts ....................................... Children in thevehicle.................... Blocking of rear door window operation........................... Panic alarm .......................................... Activating ....................................... Deactivating ................................... Driving and safety systems .................. ABS ................................................ BAS ...................................................