Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 352

Fig. 3: Connecting Quiescent Current Retention Unit
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Fig. 4: Removing Emergency Call System Battery
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Fig. 5: Disconnecting Ground Lead From Battery
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Connect Procedures

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install new back up battery for TELE AID. Switch OFF service

mode in emergency call system by turning ignition on. Confirm "Leave Service Mode" with okay on
handset and then confirm "No Telematic Service" with okay. If removed, tighten luggage compartment
cargo anchoring lugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m).

2. If a quiescent current retention unit was not used, perform basic programming. See BASIC

PROGRAMMING . After repairs using appropriate scan tool retrieve and erase any DTCs from
memory. See RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .

BASIC PROGRAMMING

1. Set time on instrument cluster. See SETTING TIME .

2. If equipped, set time on auxiliary or stationary heater.

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3. Normalize side power windows. See NORMALIZING POWER WINDOWS .

4. Start engine and run at idle. Turn steering wheel from one lock position to the other to activate steering

angle sensor. Center steering wheel. Message "EI. STAB. PROGRAM GO TO GARAGE" should erase
from multifunction display panel.

5. If equipped, normalize tilting/sliding roof. See NORMALIZING TILTING/SLIDING ROOF .

6. If equipped, normalize memory power seats, steering column and outside mirror if components are

installed. See NORMALIZING MEMORY POWER SEATS, STEERING COLUMN & OUTSIDE
MIRROR .

Normalizing Power Windows

1. Completely close each window with manual switch. Hold switch in closed position for .3 second.

2. Repeat procedure for each power window.

Normalizing Memory Power Seats, Steering Column & Outside Mirror

1. Using manual switch, move seat to each end position and hold for .3 second. Repeat procedure for each

switch except rear stop of backrest.

2. Repeat procedure for end positions of steering wheel and outside mirrors.

Normalizing Tilting/Sliding Roof

Open roof with SR switch until mechanical stop is reached. Continue to press switch for .5 seconds.

Setting Time

1. Use bottom left button on steering wheel to scroll through menus on instrument cluster to "Settings"

menu.

2. Move selection marker with + or - button to "Time" submenu.

3. Press up or down arrows to "Clock, hours" setting. Confirm selection marker is on the hour setting.

4. Press + or - to set hour. Press reset knob in instrument cluster to confirm.

5. Move selection marker with + or - button to "Time" submenu.

6. Press up or down arrows to "Clock, minutes" setting. Confirm selection marker is on the minutes setting.

7. Press + or - to set minute. Press reset knob in instrument cluster to confirm.

TESTING

If generator malfunctions, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel
Injection (ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If
cause of generator malfunction is not engine performance related, replace generator.

RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

NOTE:

Before replacing any component that scan tool suggests are faulty, ensure that
all wiring connections and harness connectors are okay. Ensure that power and

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