Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
: The yellow warning lamp flashes
after starting the engine or while
driving.
The engine oil level has sunk to the minimum
level. If the engine oil level continues to sink,
the warning lamp will light up.
̈ Add approved oil at the next gas
station (
page 314).
̈ If oil loss is visible on the engine, have
the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
_ The red indicator lamp does not
go out after starting the engine.
The adjustable telescoping steering column
is not properly locked.
̈ Lock the adjustable steering column
(
page 40).
The green front fog lamp indica-
tor lamp lights up when ignition
is turned on.
The front fog lamps are switched on. ̈ Fog lamps (page 111).
< The red seat belt telltale
illuminates for a brief period
after starting the engine.
The telltale reminds you to fasten seat belts. ̈ Fasten your seat belt (page 64).
The telltale goes out.
W The yellow low washer system
fluid level lamp comes on after
starting the engine or while driv-
ing.
There is approximately 1.3 US qt. (1.25 l) of
washer fluid remaining in the reservoir.
̈ Add washer fluid ( page 230).
The washer fluid may have frozen. ̈ Move the vehicle to a warmer environ-
ment so that the washer fluid will
thaw.
̈ Correct the concentration level after
the washer fluid in the reservoir
thaws.