flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS 2007 Workshop Manual

538 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheel
Minispare wheel
Spare wheel with collapsible tire
ML 320 CDI
ML 350
ML 500
Rim
4.0B x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.58 in (40 mm)
Minispare tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 155/90-18 113M
Recommended tire inflation pressure
61 psi (4.2 bar)ML 63 AMG
Rim
5.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset
0.51 in (13 mm)
Collapsible tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
185/65-19 104P
Recommended tire inflation pressure
51 psi (3.5 bar)
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539 Technical data
Rims and tires
!
Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the col-
lapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.
i
Please note that the tire inflation pressure of
the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
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553 Index
A
ABS 96
Indicator lamp 414
Messages in the multifunction
display 430
Off-road - ABS 97
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 191
Accessory weight 394
Accident 64
Active head restraint 80, 128, 479
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 269
Air bags 71
Children 73, 82
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 31, 89, 426
Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 85
Safety guidelines 73
Side impact (front and rear*) 76
Window curtain 76Air conditioning refrigerant 546
Air conditioning system see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Air conditioning, Cooling 216, 230
Air distribution, Front 212, 226
Air distribution, Rear 219, 234
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric (ML 63 AMG) 502
Air recirculation mode 214, 228
Air suspension package* 269
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 269
Messages in the multifunction
display 467
Vehicle level control* 270
Air vents 219
Air vents, Front 212, 226
Air vents, Rear 235
Air volume 212, 227Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 470, 500
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 550
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 200
Antiglare, Rear view mirrors* 201
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 104
Anti-theft alarm system 103, 104
Immobilizer 103
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest storage compartments
Front 296
Ashtrays* 300
Aspect ratio 394
ATF 362
Attaching a trailer 344
Audio menu 159
CD operation 161
Radio operation 160
Satellite radio* operation
(USA only) 160
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 201
Automatic central locking,
Control system 176
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556 IndexClimate control 206
Air conditioning, Cooling 216
Air distribution, Front 212
Air distribution, Rear 219
Air recirculation mode 214
Air vents, Front 212
Air volume 212
Control panel*, Rear 217
Control panel, Front 208
Deactivating system 210
Defogging 213
Defrosting 213
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 216
Clock 27, 169
Setting time 169
Cloth upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 412
Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 395
Collapsible tire 538
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) 474
Collapsible wheel chock 472COMAND system see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 140
Compass 321
Adjustment 174
Calibration 175
Calling up the compass 321
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 147
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Resetting to factory default 165
Control system menus 147
AIRMATIC*/Compass 162
AMG menu 156
Audio 159
Distronic* 162
Nav* 161
Settings 164
Standard display 154
Tel* 182
Trip computer 180
Vehicle configuration 178
Vehicle status message memory 163Control system submenus 151, 153, 166
Comfort* 177
Instrument cluster 167, 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 169
Vehicle 174
Coolant 362, 549
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 550
Capacities 543
Checking coolant level 354, 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 450, 452
Temperature 350
Temperature display 154
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Replacing bulbs 488
Crossing obstacles 339
Cruise control 245
Activating 247
Messages in the
multifunction display 431
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Emergency operations
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 315
Unlocking/opening the tailgate 476
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 515
Engine shut-down 525
First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497
Fuses 522
Hazard warning flasher 142
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 414, 415, 416, 417, 418,
419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424
Roadside Assistance 12, 312
Towing the vehicle 518
Emission control 350
Information label 531
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 531Engine
Belt layout (ML 320 CDI) 532
Belt layout (ML 350) 532
Belt layout (ML 500) 532
Belt layout (ML 63 AMG) 533
Block heater (Canada only) 400
Break-in recommendations 358
Cleaning 406
Compartment 356
Emergency engine shut-down 525
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 449
Maximum engine speed 146, 534,
535
Messages in the
multifunction display 449
Number 531
Starting 54
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 55
Starting with the SmartKey 55
Tachometer 29, 146
Technical data 534
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 67
Turning off with the SmartKey 67Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 358, 546
Adding 361, 546
Additives 546
Changing 361, 546
Checking level 358
Checking level with the
control system (ML 500 only) 358
Checking with the oil dipstick
(except ML 500) 360
Consumption 358
Filler neck (ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361
Filler neck (ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361
Messages in display 359, 453
Messages in the
multifunction display 453
Recommended engine oils
and oil filters 546
Engine oil level 358
ESP
®
27, 98
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
98
Messages in the
multifunction display 436, 437
Off-road-ESP®
101
Warning lamp 27, 419, 420
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560 IndexETD 80, 423
Safety guidelines 73
Expanding cargo compartment 284
Exterior rear view mirrors 49, 201
Folding 202
Power folding* 202
Synchronizing 202
F
Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil
(ML 350, ML 320 CDI) 361
Filler neck, Engine oil
(ML 500, ML 63 AMG) 361
First aid kit 469
Flat tire 497
Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) 474, 538
Lifting the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 504
Minispare wheel
(except ML 63 AMG) 473
Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 538Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS
PLUS
Floormats* 303
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 362
Brake fluid 354, 544, 546
Capacities 543
Engine coolant 354, 362, 549
Engine oil 358, 546
Power steering fluid 544
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system* 355,
545, 551
Fog lamps 139
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 140
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 488
4-ETS 102
Off-road - 4-ETS 102Front air bags 75
Front defroster 213, 227
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 70, 75
Messages in the multifunction
display 440, 441, 442, 443
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 89, 426, 427
Front seat heat restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 520
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 361, 402
Fuel 353
Additives 547
Capacities, Fuel tank 545
Consumption statistics 180, 181
Diesel fuel 545
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352, 477
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
420
Premium unleaded gasoline 353,
547, 548
Requirements, Octane rating 548
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562 IndexHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 137
Bi-Xenon* 458, 486
Cleaning lenses 408
Cleaning system* 200, 363
Halogen 485
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 460
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 137
Messages in the
multifunction display 458, 459,
460, 461, 462, 463
Replacing bulbs 482, 483
Switch 59, 136
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 304
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
Air suspension package*) 271High beam flasher 59, 140
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the
multifunction display 459
Replacing bulbs 483, 485, 486
Switching on 59, 140
High mounted brake lamp 483
Hood 356
Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Opening 356
Hooks
Loading 284
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 330I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 40, 42, 55
Immobilizer 103
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires,
Inflation pressures
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 322
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 145
Illumination brightness 145
Lamps 414
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature indicator 146
Selecting language 167
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness 145
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
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Rear towing eye, Vehicles with Sport
Package* 520
Rear view camera* 279
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 205
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Rear windows see Power windows
Rear wiper blade 495
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 396
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 315
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 546
Refueling 352
Regular checks 354
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 108
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 315
Removing rear seat cushions (Vehicles
with cargo management system*) 292Replacing bulbs 482
Additional turn signals, Exterior rear
view mirrors 489
Backup lamps 482, 490
Brake lamps 482, 490
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 482, 483, 488
Fog lamp, Rear 482, 490
Fog lamps, Front 482, 483, 488
High beam headlamps 482, 483, 486
License plate lamps 482, 492
Low beam headlamps 482, 483, 485
Parking/standing lamps 482, 487,
490, 491
Side marker lamps, Front 482, 483,
485, 488
Side marker lamps, Rear 482, 490
Tail lamps 482, 483, 490, 491
Turn signal lamps, Front 482, 483,
487
Turn signal lamps, Rear 482, 490
Reporting safety defects 19
Reset button, In instrument cluster 165Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 479
Residual heat and ventilation 216, 232
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 185, 189
Rims 396, 536
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid*
RON 353, 548
Roof rails 281
Rubber parts, Cleaning 411
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 377
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 96
Occupant safety 70
Reporting safety defects 19
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 160
Seat belt force limiter 80
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Telephone* 305
Answering/ending a call 183
Changing mobile phone cradle 307
Dialing a number from the phone
book 183
Ending a call 183
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 306
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 308
Messages in the
multifunction display 464
Operation 182
Phone book 183
Redialing 184
Removing from cradle 307
Telescoping rod 292Temperature
Coolant 154
Display mode, Status indicator 168
Interior temperature 211
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 155
Sensor, Interior temperature 208,
222
Sensor, Outside temperature 146
Setting display unit 155
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Three-zone Automatic climate control see
Automatic climate control (3-zone) *
Ticket holder 299
Tie-down rings 283
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 169
TIN 389, 396Tire and Loading Information
Placard 369
Terminology 394
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking manually 375
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 381
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), (USA only) 379
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 374
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574 IndexTires 365, 536
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 381
Air pressure 394
Care and maintenance 366
Chains 400
Cleaning 367
Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) 474
Collapsible tire, Spare wheel 538
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 368
Driving instructions 329
Hydroplaning 330
Important guidelines 365
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 375
Inflation pressure 355, 374, 375
Information placard 369
Inspection 366
Load rating 385, 386, 396
Loading Information 369Loading terminology 394
Loading the vehicle 368
Low tire pressure telltale 424
Low tire pressure telltale, Canada
only 27
Maximum load 397
Messages in the
multifunction display 424
Minispare wheel (except ML 63
AMG) 473
Ply composition and material
used 397
Problems under-/overinflation 384
Retreads 365
Rims and tires 536
Rotating 368
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 377
Service life 366
Sizes 385
Snow chains 400
Spare wheel 498
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 538
Speed rating 331, 387, 397
Storing 367Temperature 375, 393
Terminology 394
TIN 389, 396
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 379
TPMS malfunction telltale 424
Traction 330, 393, 397
Tread 397
Tread depth 367, 399
Treadwear indicators 397
Vehicle maximum load on 397
Wear pattern 398
Winter tires 399
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 469
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Towing
Trailer 192, 342, 345
Towing eye bolt 520
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