light MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS 2007 Owners Manual

517 Practical hints
Jump starting

Connect positive terminal1 and2
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to
charged battery1 first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals3 and4
of the batteries with the second jumper
cable. Clamp the cable to negative
terminal3 of the charged battery
first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.You can now turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps
under any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals4 and3 and then
from positive terminals2 and1.
You can now switch on the headlamps.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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522 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses. They are included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 469):


Fuse chart
The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca-
tion and fuse amperages.


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Fuse box in engine compartment
(page 523)


Fuse box in cargo compartment
(page 523)


Fuse box in passenger compartment
(page 524)Before replacing fuses:

Apply parking brake (
page 65).

Make sure the automatic transmission
is set toP (
page 187).
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Turn off the engine (
page 40).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch in position0,
same as with the SmartKey re-
moved from the starter switch). The
driver’s door then can be closed
again.
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.i
A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart. Any
Mercedes-Light Truck Center will be glad to
advise you on this subject.
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529 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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534 Technical dataEngineModel
ML 320 CDI (164.122
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and
special equipment.
ML 350 (164.186
1)
Engine
642
272
Mode of operation
Diesel 4-stroke engine
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
6
Bore
3.27 in (83.00 mm)
3.66 in (92.90 mm)
Stroke
3.62 in (92.00 mm)
3.38 in (86.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
182 cu in (2987 cm
3)
213 cu in (3498 cm
3)
Compression ratio
16.5:1
10.7:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
221 hp/3800 rpm
(165 kW/3800 rpm)
268 hp/6000 rpm
2
(200 kW/6000 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
398 lb-ft/1600-2400 rpm
(540 Nm/1600-2400 rpm)
258 lb-ft/2400-5000 rpm
(350 Nm/2400-5000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
4500 rpm
6500 rpm
Firing order
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2 035 mm
2 404 mm
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535 Technical data
Engine
Model
ML 500 (164.175
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special
equipment.
ML 63 AMG (164.177
1)
Engine
113
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston displacement
303 cu in (4966 cm
3)
378.8 cu in (6208 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
11.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
302 hp/5600 rpm
2
(225 kW/5600 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
503 hp/6800 rpm
2
(375 kW/6800 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
339 lb-ft/2700-4750 rpm
(460 Nm/2700-4750 rpm)
465 lb-ft/5200 rpm
(630 Nm/5200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6300 rpm
7200 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 370 mm
2 369 mm
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536 Technical dataRims and tires!
Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal equipment
tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as


poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center. A placard with the recommended
tire inflation pressure is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
page 530). Some vehicles may
have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds (
page 375)
or for vehicle loads less than the maximum
loaded vehicle condition (
page 375). If such
information is provided, it can be found on the
placard located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
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The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle (Appearance
Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more
information.
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537 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ML 320 CDI
ML 350
ML 320 CDI*
ML 350*
ML 500
ML 320 CDI (Sport Package*)
ML 350 (Sport Package*)
ML 500 (Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8Jx18H2
8Jx19H2
Wheel offset
2.20 in (56 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
All-season tires
1
235/65 R17 104H M+S
255/55 R18 105H M+S
255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
Winter tires
1,3
235/65 R17 104H M+S.
255/55 R18 105H M+S.
255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
ML 63 AMG
ML 63 AMG*
ML 320 CDI (Sport Package*)
ML 350 (Sport Package*)
ML 500 (Sport Package*)
AMG rims (light alloy)
9.5Jx19H2
10 J x 20 H2
8.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.81 in (46 mm)
2.28 in (58 mm)
All-season tires
1
–
–
255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
Summer tires
1,2
295/45 ZR19 109Y
295/40 ZR20 106Y
–
Winter tires
1,3
285/45 R19 107V M+S.
–
255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
1Radial-ply tires2Must not be used with snow chains.3Not available as factory equipment.
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543 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercerdes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
ML 320 CDI
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Approved engine oils
ML 350
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
ML 500
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
ML 63 AMG
10.3 US qt (9.7 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
All models
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case single speed
All models
0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
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546 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsEngine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Cana-
da vehicles). For a listing of approved en-
gine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet, or
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will provide you with additional in-
formation.
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles),
or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals
longer than those called for by the Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada ve-
hicles) will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
recommendations for scheduled oil changes.
Failure to do so could result in engine or
emission control system damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous op-
erating conditions, this moisture content
can lead to the formation of bubbles in the
system, thus reducing the system’s efficien-
cy.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter-
val.
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547 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)
A major concern among engine manufac-
turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-
line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the
use of quality gasoline containing additives
that prevent the build-up of carbon depos-
its.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives carbon deposits
can build up, especially on the intake
valves and in the combustion area, leading
to engine performance problems such as:

Warm-up hesitation


Unstable idle


Knocking/pinging


Misfire


Power loss
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate-
rials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in-
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact,
extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha-
lation of fuel vapors can damage your
health.
!
To maintain the engine’s durability and per-
formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be
used. If premium unleaded is not available and
low octane fuel is used, follow these precau-
tions:


Have the fuel tank only partially filled with
unleaded regular and fill up with premium
unleaded as soon as possible.


Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-
ation.


Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no luggage.


Do not exceed
2/3 of maximum accelerator
pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or
operating in mountainous terrain.
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