User manual MERCEDES ML 550 MANUAL 2008

[. . . ] Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator's Manual M-Class 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 2 8 1 Order No. 164 584 72 81 Edition A 2008 M-Class ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 550 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. [. . . ] 1 Release button 2 Blind Roll the blind up ( page 271). Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged at top and bottom position and the tightening belts are securely fastened. To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occupant compartment during a collision or sudden maneuver, always use cargo net when transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings ( page 268) in the cargo compartment floor. Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo net is restricted because of the footwell being taken up by the net. i Before removing cargo compartment cover blind behind the rear seats, fold the left or right rear seat forward. Afterwards, return the left or right rear seat into its original position. Push release button 1. Pull blind 2 to the left against the spring pressure until the spring in the cover audibly engages. Remove the blind. 272 Controls in detail Loading Use of the cargo net is a particularly important safety factor when the vehicle is loaded higher than the top of the seat backrests with smaller objects. The cargo net can be installed in two locations: Without the cargo compartment expanded ( page 269), use holders above C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment ( page 268). With the cargo compartment expanded ( page 269), use holders above B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings behind the front seats ( page 268). 1 Holder in B-pillar 2 Holder in C-pillar Cargo net bar hung up behind the C-pillar Installing the cargo net 1 Holder 2 Cargo net bar Hang cargo net bar 2 on holder 1 as indicated by the arrow. Push cargo net bar 2 forward into holder 1 in direction of arrow. 273 Controls in detail Loading Pulling the cargo net tight Loosening the cargo net Removing and storing the cargo net Take cargo net bar 2 out of holder 1, see "Installing the cargo net" ( page 273). Roll up the cargo net. Belt hook attached behind the front seats Belt hook attached behind the front seats Close the hook and loop fasteners on the cargo net package. 1 Belt hook 2 Cargo tie-down ring 3 Tightening belt Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring 2 in direction of arrow. Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in direction of arrow until the cargo net is pulled tight. After driving a short distance, make sure the cargo net is still tight and, if necessary, pull it tight again. 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring Loosen the tightening belt by pulling buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow. Remove belt hook 2 from cargo tie-down ring 3. 274 Controls in detail Loading Cargo management system* Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management system and accompanying accessories which enables you to utilize your cargo compartment in a variety of ways. You can store the cargo management system in the pouch that comes with the vehicle. Inserting the mounting elements into the cargo rails i You can turn the mounting element in the cargo rail to four positions: < To lock the mounting element. N To insert or remove the cargo tie-down ring, the belt reel or the telescoping rod. L To insert or remove the mounting element. S To move the mounting element to the next engaging point. i The pouch and the telescoping rod are located under the cargo compartment floor. Turn mounting element 2 to L. 1 Cargo rail 2 Mounting element You can move the mounting element 2 to various engaging points on the cargo rail 1 and fix it in place. These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail. 1 Cargo rails 275 Controls in detail Loading Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the mounting element Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into mounting element 2. [. . . ] If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. !Adding water and MB 325. 0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 528 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. [. . . ]