Starting procedure with the SmartKey
To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
To start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
The 
preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3
and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
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Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus
to drive over the top of the hil ...
Clearing the memory of the integrated
garage door opener on the rear-view
mirror
– Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
– Press transmitter buttons 2 and 4.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
– Press and hold transmitter buttons 2
and 4 until the indicato ...
Styling
Like the ML350, the silver ML550 I tested had a big, bold grille with a large
three-pointed star in it. This predominant feature lets everyone on the road
know some money was spent on this SUV. I' ...