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Highway/high-speed level
! Make sure that there is enough ground
clearance when the vehicle is being
lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground,
damaging the underbody.XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ; is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle is
adjusting to highway/high-speed level.
While the adjustment is taking place, a
message appears in the multifunction
display, e.g.:
If you press the V, U , & or *
button on the multifunction steering wheel,
the message will disappear.
Once highway level has been reached,
indicator lamp ; goes out. You will see a
message in the multifunction display, for
example:
The vehicle is automatically lowered to high-
speed level if you are driving at speeds above
55 mph (88 km/h) or for approximately 20
seconds between 40 mph (64 km/h) and
55 mph (88 km/h).
AIRMATIC package
General notes
AIRMATIC enables a suspension tuning
setting to be selected and regulates the
damping behavior and level of your vehicle.
The system comprises two components: ADS
(Adaptive Damping System) ( Y page 184)
and level control ( Y page 181) .
Observe the notes on driving with a trailer
( Y page 198).
AMG vehicles
The AIRMATIC package is part of the standard
equipment. Due to the sportier suspension
tuning when compared to standard vehicles,
the level positions in the ADS settings and the
speed thresholds for raising and lowering the
vehicle are different.
The vehicle is lowered from highway/high-
speed level to ADS Sport level around 20
seconds after locking. The vehicle is not
lowered from raised level after locking. When
the engine is started, the previous setting,
e.g. ADS COMF , is restored.
! Always keep in mind the differences in
ground clearance and vehicle height when
compared to standard vehicles. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle.
You will find different values for ground
clearance and vehicle height with regard to:
R off-road fording ( Y page 164)
R the general vehicle dimensions in the
"Technical data" section
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Message in the multifunction display
Diff. Lock System Overheated -
Wait briefly.
The differential lock system has overheated
and briefly disengaged.XContinue driving.
The differential locks cool off and are soon
available once again.
Towing a trailer
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety instructions
GWarning!
Failure to use proper equipment and driving
technique can result in a loss of vehicle
control when towing a trailer.
Improper towing or failure to follow the
instructions in this manual can result in
vehicle damage and/or serious personal
injury. Follow the guidelines below carefully
to assure safe trailer operation.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
should you require an explanation of
information contained in this manual.
General information
R Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R To reduce the risk of damage to the ball
coupling, remove it from the ball coupling
recess when not in use.
Coupling up a trailerGWarning!
Vehicles with air suspension program: While
you are coupling or decoupling a trailer, make
sure nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/
or opens or closes doors or the tailgate.
The vehicle’s level could change and you
could endanger yourself and/or others as a
result.
Make sure that you do not operate the ADS
switch or the vehicle level control system
when coupling/decoupling the trailer.
Observe the maximum permissible trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Most federal states and all Canadian
provinces require by law:
R safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer. The chains should be cross-
wound under the trailer drawbar. They must
be fastened to the vehicle's trailer
coupling, not to the bumper or the axle.
Allow for enough play in the chains to
facilitate turning tight corners.
R a separate brake system for certain types
of trailer.
R a safety switch for braked trailers. Check
the specific legal requirements applicable
to your federal state.
If the trailer detaches from the towing
vehicle, the safety switch applies the
trailer's brakes.
! Do not connect the trailer's brake system
(if featured) to the hydraulic brake system
of the towing vehicle, as the latter is
equipped with an anti-lock brake system.
Doing so will result in a loss of function of
the brake systems of both the vehicle and
the trailer.
i The vehicle's wiring harness features a
line to the brake indicator lamp.
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performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Interchanging the wheels
GWarning
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear),
tire rotation is not possible.
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If no
warranty book is available, the tires should be
rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles
(5000 to 10000 km), or earlier if tire wear
requires. Do not change the direction of
wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is rotated. Check the tire pressures.
Information on changing a wheel and
mounting the spare wheel ( Y page 305).
Tire labeling
Overview of tire labeling
The following markings are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation)
and the manufacturer's name:
:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
( Y page 344);DOT, Tire Identification Number
( Y page 343)=Maximum tire load ( Y page 338)?Maximum tire pressure ( Y page 334)AManufacturerBTire material ( Y page 344)CTire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed index ( Y page 341)DLoad index ( Y page 343)ETire name
i
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
340Tire labelingTires and wheels
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Tires of the same dimensions
i BA: Both axlesML 350 4MATIC 55ML 35056R17BAAlloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 17 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)7.5 J x 17 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)All-weather tires235/65 R17 104 H
M+S—Winter tires 57235/65 R17 104 H
M+S i235/65 R17 104 H
M+S iML 350
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC 58R18BAAlloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)Winter tires 57255/55 R18 105 H M+S
iAll-terrain tires57255/55 R18 105 H M+SML 550 4MATICR18BAAlloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-weather tires255/55 R18 105 H M+SWinter tires 57255/55 R18 105 H M+S
iAll-terrain tires57255/55 R18 105 H M+S55
Canada only.
56 USA only.
57 Standard tires without run-flat characteristics, not available as standard equipment or optional equipment
at the factory. Vehicles with MOExtended tires, retrofitting a TIREFIT kit is recommended.
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overheating. In the Service Booklet, you can
find information on the intervals for renewal.
The renewal interval is determined by the
coolant type and the cooling system design.
The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is
only valid if the coolant is added or renewed
with Mercedes-Benz approved products.
Therefore, only use MB 326.0 antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor or another Mercedes-Benz
approved product of the same specification.
Information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of the same specification
can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com .
The coolant is checked at every service date
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
-35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ (-45 †); otherwise, heat will
not be dissipated as effectively.
If the coolant level is too low, MB 326.0
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor should be
added. Have the cooling system checked for
leaks.
Windshield and headlamp cleaning
system
GWarning
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
XUse MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
MB SummerFit.XAt temperatures above freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water, e.g.
1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal
(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer
fluid, e.g. 1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit
to 1 gal (4.0 l) of water.
Vehicle data
Vehicle data, ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
(164.125)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATICVehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm) 7269.8 - 73.0 in (1774 -
1854 mm) 73Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track63.7 in (1619 mm)Rear track63.8 in (1621 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm) 727.3 - 10.3 in (186 -
261 mm) 73Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)72
Vehicles with steel-spring suspension.
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Vehicle weight, ML 350 BlueTEC4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 350 (164.156)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
i This vehicle is only available in the USA.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 350Vehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm)Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track64.0 in (1627 mm)Rear track64.1 in (1629 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm)Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 350Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 350 4MATIC
(164.186)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 350 4MATICVehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm) 7469.8 - 73.0 in (1774 -
1854 mm) 75Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track64.0 in (1627 mm)Rear track64.1 in (1629 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm) 747.3 - 10.3 in (186 -
261 mm) 75Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 350 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 550 4MATIC
(164.172)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 550 4MATICVehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm) 7674
Vehicles with steel-spring suspension.
75 Vehicles with AIRMATIC package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle suspension.
76 Steel-sprung vehicles.364Vehicle dataTechnical data
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Vehicle dimensions, ML 550 4MATIC69.8 - 73.0 in (1774 -
1854 mm) 77Wheel base114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track63.7 in (1619 mm)Rear track63.8 in (1621 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm) 767.3 - 10.3 in (186 -
261 mm) 77Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 550 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 63 AMG (164.177)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 63 AMGVehicle length189.7 in (4818 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height69.5 - 72.6 in (1765 -
1845 mm) 78Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track65.5 in (1664 mm)Rear track65.6 in (1667 mm)Vehicle dimensions, ML 63 AMGGround clearance7.0 - 10.1 in (177 -
257 mm) 78Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 63 AMGMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)77 On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package, the values vary depending on the level of the vehicle.
76 Steel-sprung vehicles.
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