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Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 350 User Manual

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Getting started

Driving

Starting difficulties

If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:

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Turn key in steering lock to position 0
and repeat starting procedure.

Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.

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Get a jump start (

page 291).

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.

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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.

Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal
2 Release handle

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Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.

The warning lamp

É in the instru-

ment cluster goes out.

Driving

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Depress the brake pedal.

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Move gear selector lever to position D
or R.

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Release the brake pedal.

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Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.

Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-
matic central locking system engages
and the locking knobs drop down.

Warning!

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

Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could release the parking brake,
which could result in an accident and/or se-
rious personal injury.

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Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.

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