2007 Mercedes-Benz M Class Owner's Manual

2007 Mercedes-Benz M Class owners manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
M Class
Rating:
(3)

Online manual

Size:
12.34 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product information
10
Operator’s Manual
11
Emission control:System warranties
11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of address or ownership
14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
14
Where to find it
16
Symbols
17
Operating safety
18
Vehicle:Modifications and alterations, Operating safety
18
Problems:With the vehicle
19
Safety:Reporting safety defects
20
Reporting safety defects
20
Vehicle data recording
21
Information regarding electronic recording devices
21
At a glance
22
Cockpit
25
Instrument cluster
27
Instrument cluster
29
Multifunction steering wheel
31
Center console:Upper part
32
Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console
32
Center console:Lower part
33
Overhead control panel
34
Storage compartments
35
Door control panel
37
Getting started
38
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey
39
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking
39
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking
40
Starter switch positions
40
Adjusting
44
Seats:Adjusting
44
Steering wheel
47
Mirrors:Adjusting
50
Driving
52
Seat belts:Fastening
52
Automatic transmission:Starting the engine
55
Parking brake
58
Driving off
59
Switching on headlamps
60
Turn signals
61
Windshield wipers
61
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer
63
Problems:While driving
64
Parking:On hills
66
Parking brake
66
Turning off the engine
67
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey
69
Safety and Security
70
Occupant safety
71
Air bags
72
Seat belts
78
Active head restraint
81
Head restraints:Rear seats
82
Children in the vehicle
83
Rear door windows:Blocking operation
94
Panic alarm
96
Activating
96
Deactivating
96
Driving:Safety systems
97
Driving safety systems:ABS
97
Driving safety systems:BAS
98
Driving safety systems:ESP®
99
Driving safety systems:EBP
102
Driving safety systems:4-ETS
103
Immobilizer
104
Immobilizer
104
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
104
Controls in detail
108
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
109
Remote control:SmartKey
109
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* <$nopage>
113
Door:Opening from inside/outside
119
Tailgate:Opening
120
Tailgate:Closing
122
Central locking:Automatic
127
Central locking:Switch
127
Seats
129
Head restraints:Active head restraint
129
Head restraints
129
Lumbar support
131
Backrest:Seat, Multicontour*
131
Seats:Heating*
132
Seats:Ventilation*
133
Memory function* see Seats <$nopage>
135
Storing positions into memory
136
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats <$nopage>
136
Lighting, Exterior and interior
137
Lamps, exterior:Switch
137
Combination switch
141
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
141
Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher
143
Interior lighting
143
Door:Entry lamps
145
Instrument cluster
146
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness
146
Odometer
147
Tachometer
147
Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>
147
Control system
148
Control system:Multifunction display
148
Control system:Multifunction steering wheel
149
Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>
151
Control system menus:Standard display
155
Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>
157
Audio menu
160
Navigation system*:See separate COMAND system operating instructions <$nopage
162
Control system menus:AIRMATIC*/Compass
163
Control system menus:Distronic*
163
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory
164
Control system menus:Settings
165
Control system menus:Vehicle configuration
179
Trip computer
181
Telephone*:Operation
183
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>
186
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever
186
Gear selector lever:Position
189
Automatic transmission:Transmission positions
190
Driving tips
192
Gear range:Automatic transmission
194
Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission
195
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only)
196
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
199
Transfer case
200
Good visibility
201
Headlamp cleaning system*
201
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>
201
Parking position*:Exterior rear view mirrors
203
Sun visors
204
Defrosting, Rear
206
Climate control
207
Climate control: Deactivating system
211
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode
211
Temperature:Interior temperature
212
Air distribution, Front
213
Climate control:Air volume
213
Defogging windshield
214
Air recirculation mode
215
Air conditioning, Cooling
217
Climate control: Residual engine heat (REST)
217
Climate control:Control panel*, Rear
218
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
221
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system
225
Operating the automatic climate \x05control system in automatic mode
226
Setting the temperature
226
Air distribution, Front
227
Air volume
228
Defrosting, Front
228
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Maximum cooling, MAX COOL
229
Air recirculation mode
229
Air conditioning, Cooling
231
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones
232
Residual heat and ventilation
233
Rear automatic climate control
233
Power windows
237
Power windows:Door windows
237
Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows
239
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Summer opening feature
240
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Stopping
240
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
242
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>
242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing
245
Driving:Systems
246
Cruise control
246
Driving systems:Distronic*
251
Distronic*:Distance warning function*
264
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
265
Off-road driving program
269
Air suspension package*
270
Air suspension package*:Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*
270
Air suspension package*:Vehicle level control*
271
Parktronic*
275
Rear view camera*
280
Loading
282
Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>
282
Vehicle loading:Loading instructions
282
Cargo tie-down rings
284
Hooks:Loading
285
Vehicle loading:Expanding cargo compartment
285
Cargo compartment cover blind
287
Partition net*
288
Cargo management system*
291
Useful features
295
Storage compartments
295
Net, Parcel
298
Cup holders
299
Ashtrays*
301
Cigarette lighter*
302
Power outlets
303
Floormats*
304
Heated steering wheel*
305
Telephone*
306
Tele Aid*
309
Garage door opener*
317
Compass
322
Infrared reflecting windshield*
323
Operation
324
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
325
Driving:Instructions
326
Driving
326
Drinking and driving
326
Pedals
326
Power assistance
327
Brakes
327
Driving off
330
Parking
330
Tires:Driving instructions
330
Driving:Hydroplaning
331
Tires:Traction
331
Tires:Speed rating
332
Winter driving instructions
333
Deep water see Standing water <$nopage>
334
Off-road driving:Driving instructions for off-road driving
334
Trailer:Towing
343
Passenger compartment
349
Driving:Abroad
349
Control and operation of radio transmitters
349
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
350
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)
350
Emission control
351
Coolant:Temperature
351
At the gas station
353
Fuel filler flap:Opening
353
Regular checks
355
Engine:Compartment
357
Hood
357
Fluids:Engine oil
359
Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid
363
Coolant
363
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling
364
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressures <$nopage>
366
Tires:Important guidelines
366
Tires:Care and maintenance
367
Direction of rotation (tires)
369
Tires:Loading the vehicle
369
Tires:Inflation pressure
375
Tires:Inflation pressure
376
Load identification
390
DOT
390
Maximum tire load
392
Maximum tire pressure
392
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
393
Tire ply material
395
Tires:Terminology
395
Rotating tires
398
Winter driving
400
Winter driving:Tires
400
Engine:Block heater (Canada only)
401
Snow chains
401
Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS PLUS <$nopage>
402
Maintenance:Service indicator message
402
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display
404
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
404
Vehicle:Care
405
Practical hints
414
What to do if …
415
Instrument cluster:Lamps
415
Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console
427
Multifunction display messages
429
Where will I find ...?
470
Emergency, In case of:First aid kit
470
Vehicle tool kit
470
Spare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)
474
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)
475
Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle
476
Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key
476
Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle
477
Tailgate: Unlocking and opening the tailgate in an emergency
477
Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap
478
Emergency operation:Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation
479
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency
479
Active head restraint
480
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
481
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps <$nopage>
483
Bulbs
483
Headlamps:Halogen
486
Backup lamps:Replacing bulbs
491
Headlamp aim:Adjusting
493
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
495
Front wiper blades
495
Rear wiper blade
496
Flat tire
498
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel
499
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel\x11\x05engine only)
507
Battery, Vehicle
508
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting
510
Battery, Vehicle:Charging
515
Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting
516
Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle
519
Towing eye bolt
521
Towing the vehicle
522
Fuses:Replacing
523
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment
524
Fuses:Fuse box in cargo compartment
524
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment
525
Engine:Emergency engine shut-down
526
Technical data
528
Parts service
529
Warranty coverage
530
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
530
Identification labels see Labels <$nopage>
531
Engine:Belt layout (ML 350)
533
Engine:Belt layout (ML 320 CDI)
533
Engine:Belt layout (ML 500)
533
Engine:Belt layout (ML 63 AMG)
534
Engine:Technical data
535
Tires:Rims and tires
537
Spare wheel
539
Electrical system, Technical data
541
Dimensions, Vehicle
542
Weights, Vehicle
543
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
544
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
544
Fluids:Engine oil
547
Engine oil:Additives
547
Air conditioning refrigerant
547
Brake fluid
547
Premium unleaded gasoline
548
Technical data:Gasoline additives
548
Technical data:Fuel requirements
549
Fluids:Engine coolant
550
Fluids:Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*
552
Index
554

2007 Mercedes-Benz M Class Overview

Introduction

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class stands as a sophisticated representation of luxury SUVs, expertly blending performance, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. With its commanding presence on the road and refined interior, this model promises a thrilling driving experience while ensuring the highest standards of safety and convenience. The M-Class embodies the essence of a capable SUV, suitable for both urban cruising and adventurous getaways.

Powertrains

The 2007 M-Class offers a selection of potent powertrains, appealing to various driving styles. The base model features a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, delivering 221 horsepower and impressive torque for robust performance. For those craving more power, the M55 AMG variant showcases a powerful 5.5-liter V8, producing an exhilarating 382 horsepower. Both engine options are paired with a smooth-shifting 7-speed automatic transmission, providing seamless acceleration and remarkable fuel efficiency.

Trims

This model is available in several trims, including the ML350, ML500, and ML320 CDI. The ML350 trim is equipped with all the necessary features for a comfortable ride, while the ML500 adds luxury touches and performance enhancements. For those seeking diesel efficiency, the ML320 CDI stands out, offering not only impressive fuel economy but also a remarkable torque curve, ideal for towing or off-road challenges.

Features

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is packed with advanced features designed to enhance comfort and safety. Standard amenities include dual-zone climate control, a premium audio system, leather upholstery, and an intuitive navigation system. Safety is paramount, with standard features such as electronic stability control, multiple airbags, and a robust frame designed to absorb impact. Optional enhancements like rear-seat entertainment systems and upgraded sound systems allow for customizable luxury.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2007 M-Class serves as a comprehensive guide to the vehicle's features and maintenance requirements. It details essential information on operating the various functions, scheduled service intervals, and troubleshooting common issues. This invaluable resource empowers owners to maximize their driving experience while ensuring their SUV remains in optimal condition for years to come.

User manual download

The Mercedes-Benz M Class owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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