MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS 2007 Owners Manual

520 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing
eye bolt can be screwed into threaded
holes which are located behind covers on
the right-hand side of each bumper.
1Cover1Cover
Vehicles with Sport Package*1CoverRemoving cover

Press mark on cover1 as indicated by
the arrow.
Vehicles with Sport Package*:
Pry cover1 with a screwdriver or
similar tool at point indicated by the
arrow.

Lift off cover1 to reveal the threaded
hole for towing eye bolt.Warning!
G
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust
pipe is extremely hot.i
The cover1 is secured to the bumper by a
plastic cord.
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521 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
Take the towing eye bolt and wheel bolt
wrench from the vehicle tool kit
(page 469).

Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to
its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt

Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-
wise with wheel wrench.

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

Store the towing eye bolt and wheel
bolt wrench back into the vehicle tool
kit (
page 469).
Installing cover

Engage cover1 at top and press at
bottom.
Stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward
in its own previously made tracks.
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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.
Warning!
G
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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523 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located on the passenger
side of the engine compartment.
Open the hood (
page 356).
Example fuse box ML 350 (ML 320 CDI,
ML 63 AMG similar)1Clamp
2Fuse box cover
Fuse box ML 5001Clamp
2Fuse box cover
Pull clamp1 in direction of arrow.

Lift fuse box cover2 up.

Install fuse box cover in reverse order.

Close the hood after checking or
replacing fuses (
page 358).
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located in the cargo com-
partment behind the passenger side trim
panel.
1Lock
2Cover
!
The fuse box cover must be installed
properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse
operation.
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524 Practical hintsFusesRemoving/installing cover
Open the tailgate (
page 119).

Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1 (
page 523).

Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°
in direction of arrow.

Remove cover2.

Install cover2 in reverse order.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located behind a cover in
the dashboard on the front passenger side.
1CoverOpening

Open the front passenger door.

Open the glove box (
page 294).

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.

Loosen cover1 from dashboard using
lever.

Using your hands, pull cover1 out
and remove.
Closing

Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.

Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
!
Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the dash-
board, as this could damage the fuse box cover
or the dashboard.
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525 Practical hintsFuses
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed in the “Getting started” section
(page 66), you may use the following
emergency procedure.

Take the fuse chart from the vehicle
tool kit (
page 470).

Open the fuse box in engine compart-
ment (
page 523).

Use the fuse extractor to remove
fuse 120. Find its location in the fuse
chart.
i
ML 500: Remove fuse 114 to shut-down the
engine. Find its location in the fuse chart.
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527 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
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528 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!
The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.
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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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