Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 51

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Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

32

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 (

컄

page 75)

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

왘

Press unlock button

Πon the re-

mote control.

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

왘

Press release button 4 on the remote
control.

The key folds out.

왘

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 (

컄

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!

G

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.

i

The key can only be withdrawn in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.

Warning!

G

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.

Warning!

G

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.

Warning!

G

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.

Warning!

G

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.