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Operator’s Manual
M-Class
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Operator’s Manual
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Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demon-
stration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de-
sire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-
forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-
men. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passen-
gers, we ask you to make a small invest-
ment of time:0001Please read this manual carefully,
then return it to your vehicle where it
will be handy for your reference.
0001Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de-
signed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
0001Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occu-
pants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demon-
stration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de-
sire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-
forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-
men. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passen-
gers, we ask you to make a small invest-
ment of time:0001Please read this manual carefully,
then return it to your vehicle where it
will be handy for your reference.
0001Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de-
signed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
0001Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occu-
pants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
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Contents
Introduction..................... 9
Product information ................ 9
Operator’s Manual ................ 10
Service and warranty information . 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..... 11
Maintenance ................. 12
Roadside Assistance ........... 12
Change of address or ownership.. 13
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ...... 13
Where to find it .................. 15
Symbols ........................ 16
Operating safety ................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ........ 17
Problems with your vehicle ......... 18
Reporting safety defects........... 19
Reporting safety defects ........ 19
Vehicle data recording ............. 20
Information regarding electronic
recording devices .............. 20At a glance..................... 21
Exterior view ..................... 22
Cockpit ......................... 24
Instrument cluster ................ 26
Instrument cluster ................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 30
Center console ................... 31
Upper part ................... 31
Lower part ................... 32
Overhead control panel ............ 33
Storage compartments ............. 34
Door control panel................ 36Getting started.................. 37
Unlocking ....................... 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ..... 38
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*..... 39
Starter switch positions ......... 39
Adjusting ....................... 43
Seats ....................... 43
Steering wheel ................ Movavi photo editor 5 5 1 – image editor. 46
Mirrors ...................... 49
Driving ......................... 51
Fastening the seat belts ......... 51
Starting the engine ............. 54
Parking brake ................. 57
Driving off .................... 58
Switching on headlamps ......... 59
Turn signals .................. 60
Windshield wipers .............. 60
Rear window wiper/washer ...... 62
Problems while driving.......... 63
Parking and locking ............... 65
Parking brake ................. 65
Switching off headlamps......... 66
Turning off the engine........... 66
Releasing seat belts............ 68
Locking ...................... 68
Introduction..................... 9
Product information ................ 9
Operator’s Manual ................ 10
Service and warranty information . 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..... 11
Maintenance ................. 12
Roadside Assistance ........... 12
Change of address or ownership.. 13
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ...... 13
Where to find it .................. 15
Symbols ........................ 16
Operating safety ................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ........ 17
Problems with your vehicle ......... 18
Reporting safety defects........... 19
Reporting safety defects ........ 19
Vehicle data recording ............. 20
Information regarding electronic
recording devices .............. 20At a glance..................... 21
Exterior view ..................... 22
Cockpit ......................... 24
Instrument cluster ................ 26
Instrument cluster ................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 30
Center console ................... 31
Upper part ................... 31
Lower part ................... 32
Overhead control panel ............ 33
Storage compartments ............. 34
Door control panel................ 36Getting started.................. 37
Unlocking ....................... 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ..... 38
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*..... 39
Starter switch positions ......... 39
Adjusting ....................... 43
Seats ....................... 43
Steering wheel ................ Movavi photo editor 5 5 1 – image editor. 46
Mirrors ...................... 49
Driving ......................... 51
Fastening the seat belts ......... 51
Starting the engine ............. 54
Parking brake ................. 57
Driving off .................... 58
Switching on headlamps ......... 59
Turn signals .................. 60
Windshield wipers .............. 60
Rear window wiper/washer ...... 62
Problems while driving.......... 63
Parking and locking ............... 65
Parking brake ................. 65
Switching off headlamps......... 66
Turning off the engine........... 66
Releasing seat belts............ 68
Locking ...................... 68
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Contents
Safety and Security.............. 71
Occupant safety.................. 72
Air bags ..................... 74
Occupant Classification System ... 79
Seat belts .................... 84
Active head restraint ........... 88
Rear head restraints ............ 89
Children in the vehicle .......... 89
Blocking of rear door
window operation .............. 96
Panic alarm ..................... 97
Activating .................... 97
Deactivating .................. 97
Driving safety systems ............. 98
ABS ........................ 98
BAS ....................... 100
ESP
®....................... 100
EBP........................ 104
4-ETS ...................... 104
Anti-theft systems............... 106
Immobilizer.................. 106
Anti-theft alarm system ........ 106
Controls in detail ............... 109
Locking and unlocking ............ 110
SmartKey ................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ... 113
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............... 118
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ... 118
Opening the doors
from the inside ............... 118
Tailgate/Power tailgate*....... 119
Automatic central locking ...... 125
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............... 126
Seats ......................... 127
Front seat active head restraints . 127
Rear seat head restraints ....... 127
Lumbar support.............. 129
Multicontour seat* ............ 129
Seat heating* ................ 130
Seat ventilation* ............. 131Memory function* ............... 133
Storing positions into memory ... 134
Recalling positions from memory. 134
Lighting ....................... 135
Exterior lamp switch .......... 135
Combination switch ........... 139
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*.............. 140
Hazard warning flasher ........ 141
Interior lighting .............. 142
Door entry lamps ............. 144
Cargo compartment lamp ...... 144
Instrument cluster ............... 145
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination ........... 145
Resetting trip odometer ........ 146
Tachometer................. 146
Outside temperature indicator ... 146
Safety and Security.............. 71
Occupant safety.................. 72
Air bags ..................... 74
Occupant Classification System ... 79
Seat belts .................... 84
Active head restraint ........... 88
Rear head restraints ............ 89
Children in the vehicle .......... 89
Blocking of rear door
window operation .............. 96
Panic alarm ..................... 97
Activating .................... 97
Deactivating .................. 97
Driving safety systems ............. 98
ABS ........................ 98
BAS ....................... 100
ESP
®....................... 100
EBP........................ 104
4-ETS ...................... 104
Anti-theft systems............... 106
Immobilizer.................. 106
Anti-theft alarm system ........ 106
Controls in detail ............... 109
Locking and unlocking ............ 110
SmartKey ................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ... 113
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............... 118
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ... 118
Opening the doors
from the inside ............... 118
Tailgate/Power tailgate*....... 119
Automatic central locking ...... 125
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............... 126
Seats ......................... 127
Front seat active head restraints . 127
Rear seat head restraints ....... 127
Lumbar support.............. 129
Multicontour seat* ............ 129
Seat heating* ................ 130
Seat ventilation* ............. 131Memory function* ............... 133
Storing positions into memory ... 134
Recalling positions from memory. 134
Lighting ....................... 135
Exterior lamp switch .......... 135
Combination switch ........... 139
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*.............. 140
Hazard warning flasher ........ 141
Interior lighting .............. 142
Door entry lamps ............. 144
Cargo compartment lamp ...... 144
Instrument cluster ............... 145
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination ........... 145
Resetting trip odometer ........ 146
Tachometer................. 146
Outside temperature indicator ... 146
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Contents
Control system ................. 147
Multifunction display .......... 147
Multifunction steering wheel .... 148
Menus ..................... 150
Standard display menu ........ 154
AMG menu .................. 156
Off-road Mode menu .......... 159
AUDIO menu ................ 160
NAV* menu ................. 161
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu .... 162
Vehicle status message
memory menu ............... 162
Settings menu ............... 163
Vehicle configuration .......... 177
Trip computer menu........... 178
TEL* menu .................. 180
Automatic transmission ........... 183
Gear selector lever ............ 183
Shifting procedure ............ 186
Transmission positions......... 187
Driving tips .................. 190
Gear ranges ................. 192
Steering wheel gearshift control . 193
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only). 194
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ........... 197Transfer case ................... 198
Good visibility ................... 199
Headlamp cleaning system* ..... 199
Rear view mirrors ............. 199
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors* ............. 200
Sun visors ................... 201
Rear window defroster ......... 203
Climate control .................. 204
Deactivating the
climate control system ......... 208
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode...... 208
Setting the temperature........ 209
Adjusting air distribution........ 209
Adjusting air volume ........... 210
Front defroster............... 210
Air recirculation mode ......... 212
Air conditioning............... 214
Residual heat and ventilation .... 215
Rear climate control*.......... 2163-zone automatic climate control* ... 218
Deactivating the
automatic climate
control system ............... 222
Operating the automatic
climate control system
in automatic mode ............ Ireal pro 2019 6 – music book & play along. 223
Setting the temperature ........ 223
Adjusting air distribution ....... 224
Adjusting air volume ........... 225
Front defroster ............... 225
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL .... 226
Air recirculation mode ......... 227
Air conditioning .............. 229
Using driver-side settings
for all temperature zones....... 229
Residual heat and ventilation.... 230
Rear automatic climate control... 231
Power windows ................. 235
Door windows ................ 236
Synchronizing the door windows . 237
Summer opening feature ....... 237
Convenience closing feature..... 238
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ......... 240
Opening and closing ........... 240
Synchronizing ................ 242
Control system ................. 147
Multifunction display .......... 147
Multifunction steering wheel .... 148
Menus ..................... 150
Standard display menu ........ 154
AMG menu .................. 156
Off-road Mode menu .......... 159
AUDIO menu ................ 160
NAV* menu ................. 161
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu .... 162
Vehicle status message
memory menu ............... 162
Settings menu ............... 163
Vehicle configuration .......... 177
Trip computer menu........... 178
TEL* menu .................. 180
Automatic transmission ........... 183
Gear selector lever ............ 183
Shifting procedure ............ 186
Transmission positions......... 187
Driving tips .................. 190
Gear ranges ................. 192
Steering wheel gearshift control . 193
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only). 194
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ........... 197Transfer case ................... 198
Good visibility ................... 199
Headlamp cleaning system* ..... 199
Rear view mirrors ............. 199
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors* ............. 200
Sun visors ................... 201
Rear window defroster ......... 203
Climate control .................. 204
Deactivating the
climate control system ......... 208
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode...... 208
Setting the temperature........ 209
Adjusting air distribution........ 209
Adjusting air volume ........... 210
Front defroster............... 210
Air recirculation mode ......... 212
Air conditioning............... 214
Residual heat and ventilation .... 215
Rear climate control*.......... 2163-zone automatic climate control* ... 218
Deactivating the
automatic climate
control system ............... 222
Operating the automatic
climate control system
in automatic mode ............ Ireal pro 2019 6 – music book & play along. 223
Setting the temperature ........ 223
Adjusting air distribution ....... 224
Adjusting air volume ........... 225
Front defroster ............... 225
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL .... 226
Air recirculation mode ......... 227
Air conditioning .............. 229
Using driver-side settings
for all temperature zones....... 229
Residual heat and ventilation.... 230
Rear automatic climate control... 231
Power windows ................. 235
Door windows ................ 236
Synchronizing the door windows . 237
Summer opening feature ....... 237
Convenience closing feature..... 238
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ......... 240
Opening and closing ........... 240
Synchronizing ................ 242
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Contents
Driving systems ................. 244
Cruise control................ 244
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) ...................... 249
Off-road driving program ....... 253
Air suspension program* ....... 254
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* ..................... 255
Vehicle level control* .......... 255
Parktronic system* ........... 259
Rear view camera* ............ 264
Loading ....................... 266
Carriers* ................... 266
Loading instructions ........... 266
Cargo tie-down rings .......... 268
Hooks ...................... 269
Expanding cargo compartment .. 269
Cargo compartment cover blind .. 271
Cargo net* .................. 272
Cargo management system*.... 275Useful features ................. 279
Storage compartments ........ 279
Parcel nets .................. 283
Cup holders................. 284
Ashtrays .................... 285
Cigarette lighter .............. 286
Power outlets ................ 287
Floormats ................... 289
Heated steering wheel* ........ 290
Telephone* ................. 291
Tele Aid .................... 294
Garage door opener ........... 302
Compass ................... 307
Infrared reflecting windshield* ... 308
Operation..................... 309
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 310
Driving instructions .............. 311
Drive sensibly – save fuel....... 311
Drinking and driving ........... 311
Pedals ..................... 311
Power assistance ............. 312
Brakes..................... 312
Driving off .................. 315
Parking..................... 315
Tires ....................... 315
Hydroplaning................ 316
Tire traction ................. 316
Tire speed rating ............. 317
Winter driving instructions ...... 318
Standing water............... 319
Off-road driving .............. 319
Trailer towing ................ 328
Passenger compartment ....... 334
Driving abroad ............... 334
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................. 334
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine)............. 335
Driving systems ................. 244
Cruise control................ 244
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) ...................... 249
Off-road driving program ....... 253
Air suspension program* ....... 254
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* ..................... 255
Vehicle level control* .......... 255
Parktronic system* ........... 259
Rear view camera* ............ 264
Loading ....................... 266
Carriers* ................... 266
Loading instructions ........... 266
Cargo tie-down rings .......... 268
Hooks ...................... 269
Expanding cargo compartment .. 269
Cargo compartment cover blind .. 271
Cargo net* .................. 272
Cargo management system*.... 275Useful features ................. 279
Storage compartments ........ 279
Parcel nets .................. 283
Cup holders................. 284
Ashtrays .................... 285
Cigarette lighter .............. 286
Power outlets ................ 287
Floormats ................... 289
Heated steering wheel* ........ 290
Telephone* ................. 291
Tele Aid .................... 294
Garage door opener ........... 302
Compass ................... 307
Infrared reflecting windshield* ... 308
Operation..................... 309
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 310
Driving instructions .............. 311
Drive sensibly – save fuel....... 311
Drinking and driving ........... 311
Pedals ..................... 311
Power assistance ............. 312
Brakes..................... 312
Driving off .................. 315
Parking..................... 315
Tires ....................... 315
Hydroplaning................ 316
Tire traction ................. 316
Tire speed rating ............. 317
Winter driving instructions ...... 318
Standing water............... 319
Off-road driving .............. 319
Trailer towing ................ 328
Passenger compartment ....... 334
Driving abroad ............... 334
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................. 334
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine)............. 335
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Oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine)............... 335
Emission control ............. 335
Coolant temperature .......... 336
At the gas station ............... 337
Refueling ................... 337
Check regularly and
before a long trip............. 339
Engine compartment ............. 341
Hood ...................... 341
Engine oil ................... 343
Transmission fluid level ........ 345
Coolant level ................ 345
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* .... 346
Tires and wheels ................ 348
Important guidelines .......... 348
Tire care and maintenance...... 349
Direction of rotation ........... 351
Loading the vehicle ........... 351
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ............. 357
Checking tire inflation pressure .. 359
Tire labeling................. 370
Load identification ............ 374DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ....................... 374
Maximum tire load ............ 376
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ....... 377
Tire ply material .............. 379
Tire and loading terminology..... 379
Rotating tires ................ 382
Winter driving ................... 384
Winter tires .................. 384
Block heater (Canada only) ...... 385
Snow chains................. 385
Maintenance.................... 386
Maintenance service indicator
message .................... 386
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ........ 388
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .............. 388
Vehicle care.................... 389
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 389
Practical hints................. 399
What to do if … .................. 400
Lamps in instrument cluster ..... 400
Lamp in center console ........ 411
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......... 413
Where will I find ..? .............. 448
First aid kit.................. 448
Vehicle tool kit............... 448
Minispare wheel
(except ML 63 AMG) ........... 452
Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) ............. 453
Unlocking/locking in an emergency . 455
Unlocking the vehicle .......... 455
Locking the vehicle ............ 456
Unlocking and opening
the tailgate .................. 456
Fuel filler flap ................ 457
Resetting activated head restraints.. 458
Vehicles without Rear seat
entertainment system*......... 458
Vehicles with Rear seat
entertainment system*......... 459
Replacing SmartKey batteries ...... 461
Oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine)............... 335
Emission control ............. 335
Coolant temperature .......... 336
At the gas station ............... 337
Refueling ................... 337
Check regularly and
before a long trip............. 339
Engine compartment ............. 341
Hood ...................... 341
Engine oil ................... 343
Transmission fluid level ........ 345
Coolant level ................ 345
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* .... 346
Tires and wheels ................ 348
Important guidelines .......... 348
Tire care and maintenance...... 349
Direction of rotation ........... 351
Loading the vehicle ........... 351
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ............. 357
Checking tire inflation pressure .. 359
Tire labeling................. 370
Load identification ............ 374DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ....................... 374
Maximum tire load ............ 376
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ....... 377
Tire ply material .............. 379
Tire and loading terminology..... 379
Rotating tires ................ 382
Winter driving ................... 384
Winter tires .................. 384
Block heater (Canada only) ...... 385
Snow chains................. 385
Maintenance.................... 386
Maintenance service indicator
message .................... 386
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ........ 388
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .............. 388
Vehicle care.................... 389
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 389
Practical hints................. 399
What to do if … .................. 400
Lamps in instrument cluster ..... 400
Lamp in center console ........ 411
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......... 413
Where will I find ..? .............. 448
First aid kit.................. 448
Vehicle tool kit............... 448
Minispare wheel
(except ML 63 AMG) ........... 452
Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) ............. 453
Unlocking/locking in an emergency . 455
Unlocking the vehicle .......... 455
Locking the vehicle ............ 456
Unlocking and opening
the tailgate .................. 456
Fuel filler flap ................ 457
Resetting activated head restraints.. 458
Vehicles without Rear seat
entertainment system*......... 458
Vehicles with Rear seat
entertainment system*......... 459
Replacing SmartKey batteries ...... 461
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Replacing bulbs ................. 463
Bulbs ...................... 463
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.. 466
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ... 471
Adjusting headlamp aim ........ 473
Replacing wiper blades ........... 475
Front wiper blades ............ 475
Rear wiper blade ............. 476
Flat tire ....................... 478
Preparing the vehicle.......... 478
Mounting the spare wheel ...... 479
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only) .............. 488
Battery ........................ 489
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery ....... 491
Charging the battery .......... 496
Jump starting ................... 497
Towing the vehicle ............... 499
Installing towing eye bolt....... 501
Stranded vehicle ............. 503Fuses ......................... 504
Fuse box in
engine compartment .......... 505
Fuse box in
cargo compartment........... 505
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................ 506
Emergency engine shut-down ... 506
Technical data................. 507
Parts service ................... 508
Warranty coverage............... 509
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ........... 509
Identification labels .............. 510
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ......... 512
ML 320 CDI ................. 512
ML 350, ML 550 ............. 512
ML 63 AMG ................. 512
Engine........................ 513
Rims and tires.................. 515
Same size tires ............... 516
Spare wheel ................. 518Electrical system ................ 519
Main Dimensions ................ 520
Weights ....................... 521
Fuels, coolants, lubricants ......... 522
Capacities .................. 522
Engine oils .................. 525
Engine oil additives ........... 525
Air conditioning refrigerant ..... 525
Brake fluid.................. 525
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine)............. 526
Fuel requirements ............ 526
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine)............. 527
Coolants ................... 528
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*..... 530
Index......................... 531
Replacing bulbs ................. 463
Bulbs ...................... 463
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.. 466
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ... 471
Adjusting headlamp aim ........ 473
Replacing wiper blades ........... 475
Front wiper blades ............ 475
Rear wiper blade ............. 476
Flat tire ....................... 478
Preparing the vehicle.......... 478
Mounting the spare wheel ...... 479
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only) .............. 488
Battery ........................ 489
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery ....... 491
Charging the battery .......... 496
Jump starting ................... 497
Towing the vehicle ............... 499
Installing towing eye bolt....... 501
Stranded vehicle ............. 503Fuses ......................... 504
Fuse box in
engine compartment .......... 505
Fuse box in
cargo compartment........... 505
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................ 506
Emergency engine shut-down ... 506
Technical data................. 507
Parts service ................... 508
Warranty coverage............... 509
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ........... 509
Identification labels .............. 510
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ......... 512
ML 320 CDI ................. 512
ML 350, ML 550 ............. 512
ML 63 AMG ................. 512
Engine........................ 513
Rims and tires.................. 515
Same size tires ............... 516
Spare wheel ................. 518Electrical system ................ 519
Main Dimensions ................ 520
Weights ....................... 521
Fuels, coolants, lubricants ......... 522
Capacities .................. 522
Engine oils .................. 525
Engine oil additives ........... 525
Air conditioning refrigerant ..... 525
Brake fluid.................. 525
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine)............. 526
Fuel requirements ............ 526
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine)............. 527
Coolants ................... 528
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*..... 530
Index......................... 531
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Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in indi-
vidual cases an official approval or authori-
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should exist. Use of such parts and acces-
sories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center where you will receive comprehen-
sive information, also on permissible tech-
nical modifications, and where proper
installation will be performed.
Product information
0002
Introduction
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in indi-
vidual cases an official approval or authori-
zation by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and acces-
sories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center where you will receive comprehen-
sive information, also on permissible tech-
nical modifications, and where proper
installation will be performed.
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