Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 51

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Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Getting started

Unlocking

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The “Getting started” section provides an 
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners 
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic 
functions described here, the “Controls in 
detail” section will provide you with further 
information. The corresponding page refer-
ences are located at the end of each seg-
ment.

Unlocking

Remote control with folding key

Remote control with folding key

1 Â Panic button (

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page 75)

2 Œ Unlock button
3 ‹ Lock button
4 Release button for key
5 Š Unlock button for liftgate

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Press unlock button

Œ on the re-

mote control.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The 
locking knobs in the doors move up.

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Press release button 4 on the remote 
control.

The key folds out.

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Get in the vehicle and insert the key in 
the steering lock (

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page 33).

More information can be found in the 
“Controls in detail” section (

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page 88).

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Getting started

Unlocking

Steering lock positions

0 For removing key

The steering is locked when the key is 
removed from the steering lock. If 
necessary, move steering wheel 
slightly to allow the locking mechanism 
to engage.

1 Unlocking steering

Power supply to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment.

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical 

consumers) and driving position

3 Starting position

Warning!

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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the steering lock and lock the vehi-
cle. Do not leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment 
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.

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The key can only be withdrawn in 
position 0.

If necessary, move steering wheel 
slightly to allow the key to be turned 
clockwise to position 1.

A warning sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened and the key is in steer-
ing lock position 0 or 1.

The key can only be removed from the 
steering lock with the gear selector le-
ver in position P.

!

To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge and a possible dead battery, al-
ways remove the key from the steering 
lock when the engine is not in opera-
tion.

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Getting started

Adjusting

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Adjusting

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually 
or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s 
equipment.

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All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and 
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-
tening of seat belts, must be done before 
the vehicle is put into motion.

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Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. 
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause 
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat 
back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re-
clined position can be dangerous. You could 
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you 
slide under it, the belt would apply force at 
the abdomen or neck.

That could cause serious or fatal injuries. 
The seat back and seat belts provide the 
best restraint when the wearer is in an up-
right position and belts are properly posi-
tioned on the body. Your seat must be 
adjusted so that you can correctly fasten 
your seat belt (

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page 42).

Never place hands under the seat or near 
any moving parts while a seat is being ad-
justed.

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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the steering lock and lock your 
vehicle.

The power seats* can also be operated with 
the appropriate door open. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle or with 
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause 
an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Children 12 years old and under must never 
ride in the front seat, except in a 
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart

TM1

 

compatible child seat, which operates with 
the BabySmart

TM

 system installed in the ve-

hicle to deactivate the passenger front air-
bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise 
they will be struck by the airbag when it in-
flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or 
fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children 
are safer when properly restrained in the 
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing positions. Infants and small children 
must ride in back seats and be seated in an 
appropriate infant or child restraint system, 
which is properly secured with the vehicle's 
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via 
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in 
accordance with the child seat manufactur-
er’s instructions.

1

BabySmart

TM

is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.