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ML 450 HYBRID
Supplemental Operating Instructions
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 2 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Symbols ® Trademarks : ® R ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler. The following symbols are found in this Supplemental Operating Instructions: G Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. X This symbol p
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 1 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 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. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving plea
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 3 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Contents 3 Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................... 7 Safety and security ............................... 8 Controls in detail ................................. 11 Operation ............................................. 20 Practical hints ..................................... 24 Technical data ..................................... 36
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 4 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Index 4 Generated electric power ................ 15 A Overview .......................................... 13 ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............... 9 Combustion engine Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 Malfunction ...................................... 30 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 39 Starting ............................................ 16 Antilock Brake System Consumpti
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 5 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Index 5 Capacities ........................................ 38 J Engine coolant ................................. 38 Jump starting ....................................... 33 Engine oil ......................................... 38 Power steering fluid ......................... 38 L Washer and headlamp cleaning system ............................................. 39 Lamp Front axle oil .............................
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 6 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Index 6 R V RBS (Recuperative Brake Vehicle System) ............................................ 9, 11 Disuse .............................................. 32 Malfunction ................................ 29, 30 Vehicle fire Warning lamp ............................. 13, 29 see Safety notes READY indicator ............................ 13, 16 Vehicle modifications ...........
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 7 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Introduction 7 Enviromental protection Warning! G Have all work on the vehicle, especially safety- Have the high-voltage battery disposed of in related work, work on safety-relevant an environment-friendly manner by an systems, work on the HYBRID system as well authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. as maintenance work, carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G The HYBRID system is energized by high
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 8 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Safety and security 8 Safety notes label. Do not tamper with any components or with the orange high-voltage cables of the Warning labels HYBRID system. Warning! G Various warning labels are attached to your Engine compartment vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. Before opening the hood do the following: Do not remove any of these warning labels X Engage the pa
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 9 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Safety and security 9 for example in case of a vehicle fire, warning lamp $ (USA only) or J inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes inflammable gas escapes to an area on. Read and observe the messages in the underneath the vehicles cargo compartment. multifunction display that may appear. Find This prevents the high-voltage battery from the subentry “Malfunction”
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 10 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Safety and security 10 i For more information on the BAS, refer to the Operator’s Manual. Driving systems Cruise control When the cruise control brakes the vehicle, the brake pedal is not depressed. i For more information on the cruise control, refer to the Operator’s Manual.
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 11 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 11 Driving off and accelerating consumes the Introduction most energy. Thus, the hybrid transmission supports the combustion engine with the The HYBRID technology combines an energy stored in the high-voltage battery. The economical combustion engine with a energy is also used for electrical driving, for powerful hybrid transmission. The HYBRID operation of the electric compressor of the syste
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 12 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 12 Overview HYBRID system Component Component : A High-voltage battery Power electronics (control the high-voltage system) ; 12-volt battery B Electric refrigerant compressor for = Hybrid transmission the climate control system ? Voltage transformer C Combustion engine (transforms the voltage of the 12-volt battery and the high-voltage battery in both directions for best possible power managem
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 13 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 13 Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page : E $ Brake warning lamp, Power gauge 14 USA only 29 F Multifunction display ® ; with: d ABS/ESP warning 9, lamp 29 Automatic transmission program mode indicator 18 = J Brake warning lamp, READY indicator for the Canada only 29 HYBRID system 16 ? Multifunction display with: Control system and COMAND Charging level high-voltage battery 14
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 14 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 14 Selecting submenu in the COMAND display examples multifunction display Use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears. X Press button & or * to select the HYBRID menu. Selecting submenu in the COMAND display Example illustration: Operating mode display 1 Combustion engine X Select System Q Hybrid Q Energy 2 Hybrid
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 15 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 15 Multifunction display Power gauge COMAND display Boost effect – the hybrid transmission supports the combustion engine when driving off and when accelerating. The multifunction display indicates discharging of the high-voltage battery by an arrow pointing downwards. The pointer of the power gauge moves into the boost section. The COMAND display indicates the flow of energy by white or red a
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 16 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 16 Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. 1 Fuel consumption Starting the engine ; Aver
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 17 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 17 R the hood is open Warning! G R When the READY indicator in the instrument the high-voltage battery is not charged cluster is on while the combustion engine is sufficiently off, the combustion engine has been turned off automatically. All vehicle systems continue to be active as long as the ignition is Driving off switched on. When you open the driver’s door Warning! G and unbuckle the seat
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164_ZA; 2; 2, en-US 2009-05-12T15:08:04+02:00 - Seite 18 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 Controls in detail 18 R The hybrid transmission supports the R Engage the parking brake. combustion engine when driving off and R Shift the automatic transmission into park when accelerating. position P. R The hybrid transmission functions as a R Switch off the ignition. The READY indicator generator when coasting the vehicle with goes out. the automatic transmission in drive position D and during braking. X Eng
