2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Driving and parking X X 107 Give very little gas. Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary (Y page 216). Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. release the brake pedal. RSlowly RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. RTurn In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESSGO start/stop button. the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. RTake Do not start the engine under any circumstances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X G Warning! Start the engine in the usual manner. Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Z Controls in detail REngage the parking brake.