Mercedes-Benz 2010 ML 450 Hybrid manual

ML 450 HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions 164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 1[...]

Symbols Trademarks ® : R ESP ® is a registered trademark of Daimler. The following symbols are found in this Supplemental Operating Instructions: G Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpfu[...]

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Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................... 7 Safety and security ............................... 8 Controls in detail ................................. 11 Operation ............................................. 20 Practical hints ..................................... 24 T[...]

A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............... 9 Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 39 Antilock Brake System see ABS Automatic shift program .................... 18 Automatic transmission Automatic shift program .................. 18 Messages in the multifunction display ..................[...]

Capacities ........................................ 38 Engine coolant ................................. 38 Engine oil ......................................... 38 Power steering fluid ......................... 38 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ............................................. 39 Front axle oil .....................................[...]

R RBS (Recuperative Brake System) ............................................ 9, 11 Malfunction ................................ 29, 30 Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 READY indicator ............................ 13, 16 Rear axle oil ......................................... 38 Recuperation statistics (COMAND) ... 15 Refueling ..[...]

Enviromental protection Have the high-voltage battery disposed of in an environment-friendly manner by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! The HYBRID system is energized by high voltage. The components of the HYBRID system are indicated by yellow warning labels. High-voltage cables are orange- colored. You could be seriously or even fata[...]

Safety notes Warning labels G Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. Do not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removing warning labels may cause you and others to be unawar[...]

for example in case of a vehicle fire, inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The inflammable gas escapes to an area underneath the vehicles cargo compartment. This prevents the high-voltage battery from exploding. Stay away from this area of the vehicle. Driving safety systems ABS (Antilock Brake System) Braking When the ABS engages during brakin[...]

i For more information on the BAS, refer to the Operator’s Manual. Driving systems Cruise control When the cruise control brakes the vehicle, the brake pedal is not depressed. i For more information on the cruise control, refer to the Operator’s Manual. 10 Safety and security 164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-12T15:08:04+0[...]

Introduction The HYBRID technology combines an economical combustion engine with a powerful hybrid transmission. The HYBRID system selects the most efficient operating mode for each driving situation automatically. You can drive the vehicle in the usual manner. The HYBRID system turns the combustion engine off as often as possible in order to save [...]

Overview HYBRID system Component : High-voltage battery ; 12-volt battery = Hybrid transmission ? Voltage transformer (transforms the voltage of the 12-volt battery and the high-voltage battery in both directions for best possible power management) Component A Power electronics (control the high-voltage system) B Electric refrigerant compressor for[...]

Instrument cluster Function Page : $ Brake warning lamp, USA only 29 ; d ABS/ESP ® warning lamp 9, 29 = J Brake warning lamp, Canada only 29 ? Multifunction display with: Charging level high-voltage battery 14 A é Recuperative Brake System (RBS) warning lamp 29 B + Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp 31 C ; Engine malfunction indic[...]

Selecting submenu in the multifunction display Use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. X Press button & or * to select the HYBRID menu. Selecting submenu in the COMAND display X Select System Q Hybrid Q Energy Flow . COMAND display examples Example illustration: O[...]

Multifunction display Power gauge COMAND display Boost effect – the hybrid transmission supports the combustion engine when driving off and when accelerating. The multifunction display indicates discharging of the high-voltage battery by an arrow pointing downwards. The pointer of the power gauge moves into the boost section. The COMAND display i[...]

1 Fuel consumption ; Average fuel consumption From Start as shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster in the Trip computer menu. = Generated electric power Each bar in the chart represents the average value for 1 minute. Resetting values The values are reset together when resetting the trip computer in the From Start submenu. Ref[...]

G Warning! When the READY indicator in the instrument cluster is on while the combustion engine is off, the combustion engine has been turned off automatically. All vehicle systems continue to be active as long as the ignition is switched on. When you open the driver’s door and unbuckle the seat belt with the READY indicator on, while the automat[...]

R The hybrid transmission supports the combustion engine when driving off and when accelerating. R The hybrid transmission functions as a generator when coasting the vehicle with the automatic transmission in drive position D and during braking. i For additional general driving instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manual. Parking G Warning! When[...]

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display. : Program mode indicator i The automatic program mode E , for fuel- efficient driving, is active each time you start the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifun[...]

Refueling G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Dir[...]

In case of a blinking indicator lamp ; , pressure on the fuel tank system needs to be released first. A malfunction in the system has been detected if R the indicator lamp ; fails to stop blinking after approximately 10 seconds after the fuel filler flap switch : has been pressed R the indicator lamp ; does not come on at all R the malfunction indi[...]

Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Notes on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the vehicle must have been stationary for at least[...]

X Remove the cover ( Y page 22). X Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. X Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and emissio[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Supplemental Operati[...]

Text messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Driving in Reverse currently not possible Wait briefly Driving in reverse is currently not possible. The hybrid transmission is overheated. X Wait briefly. X Depress the brake pedal. X Release the accelerator pedal. X The message in the multifunction disappears. Driving in [...]

Symbol messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions c Charging Hybrid Battery Please Wait The high-voltage battery is discharged. You have switched on the ignition while the 12-volt battery was being charged with an approved charge unit or while jump starting the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is being charged via the v[...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions c Malfunctio n Service Required The high-voltage system is malfunctioning. In addition an acoustic warning sounds. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The combustion engine cannot be started again, if R the automatic transmission is set to position [...]

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions # The 12-volt battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: R voltage transformer malfunctioning R the 12-volt battery is malfunctioning X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not continue to drive. X Contact an authori[...]

What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions é The yellow RBS (Recuperative Brake System) warning lamp is on while the combustion engine is running. In addition, an acoustic warning may sound. The RBS is malfunctioning. Risk of accident! The combustion engine may not turn off automatically. X R[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster fail to come on when switching on the ignition. The 12-volt battery and/or the high-voltage battery are discharged. X Charge the 12-volt battery ( Y page 32). or X Get a jump start ( Y page 33). or X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen[...]

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The brake pedal pulsates. The RBS is providing electronic controlled brake boost. Read and observe the notes on the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp ( Y page 9). The HYBRID system switches of automatically Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The HYBRID system has switched of automatically[...]

X Pull light-blue fuel filler flap release = in direction of arrow. The fuel filler flap is unlocked. X Open the fuel filler flap ( Y page 21). X Close cover ; . X Close the tailgate. Battery Notes Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt battery and a high-voltage battery. The high- voltage battery stores the power required for the hybrid transmiss[...]

Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger. X Open the hood, see Operators' Manual. X Follow the instructions in the separate operating instructions of the charge unit. X Flip up cover 1 of the positive terminal in direction of arrow. X Connect the positive terminal clamp of the charge unit wi[...]

Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still attached to a battery. Connecting the jumper cables Your vehicle is equipped with two jump start terminals in the engine compartment. Position C represents the charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack. X Make sure the two vehicles do no[...]

X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. X Remove the foot from the brake pedal. Ignition is switched on automatically. The message Charging Hybrid Battery Please Wait appears in the multifunction display. Start the combustion engine when the message Engine Can Now Be Started appears in the multifunction display. Depending on the high-voltage[...]

Vehicle specification ML 450 HYBRID (164.195) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Engine ΜL 450 HYBRID Engine, type 272 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 Bore 3.66 in (92.90 mm) [...]

Weights ΜL 450 HYBRID Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Rims and tires i The ML 450 HYBRID does not have a spare wheel. Vehicles equipped with 19" wheels come with MOExtended tires. MOExtended tires have run-flat characteristics. The 17" and 18" wheels listed in this section do not have tires with such run-flat characteristics. When re[...]

Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). G Warning! Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing, a[...]

Model ML 450 HYBRID Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning system — R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R 12) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system 7.6 US qt (7.2 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate 6 , see Operator's Manual Washer fluid mixing ratio, see Operator's Manual Approved engine oil[...]

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Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz C[...]

Order no. 6515 4316 13 Part no. 164 584 55 83 Edition A 2010 É1645845583BËÍ 1645845583 164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 42[...]