oil filter MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2015 W166 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 350
12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 76
Function/notes ............................ .229
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ................................................. .249 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 321
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 144
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 276
Display message ............................ 308
Function/informatio n.................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 244
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 305
Function/note s............................. 212
Active Driving Assistance package .. 241
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 276
Display message ............................ 307
Function/information .................... 244
Trailer towing ................................. 247
Active light function ......................... 125
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 308
Exiting a parking space .................. 223
Function/note s............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220 Parking .......................................... 222
Towing a trailer .............................. 224
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 292
Function/note s................................ 71
Adaptive damping system
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 300
Function/note s............................. 126
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 453
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/note s............................. 212
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 58
Display message ............................ 295
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 52
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 303
AIR FLOW ........................................... 147
AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 212
Function/note s............................. 211
Level control .................................. 213
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 153
Important safety notes .................. 152
Rear ............................................... 153
Setting ........................................... 152
Setting the center air vents ........... 152
Setting the side air vents ............... 153
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77 4
Index

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
X Pull oil dipstick 0043out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 0043.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick 0043into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0087and
MAX mark 0044, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark 0087
or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a ser-
vice system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. 368
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before discon-
necting the battery.
or X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display. Hiding a service message
X Press the 0038or0076 button on the steer-
ing wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Serv. Serv.menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
ASSYST PLUS
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by
pressing the 0076button.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play has been inadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Maintenance Booklet. This may oth-
erwise lead to increased wear and damage
to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.
Special service requirements The specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions
or increased load on the vehicle, mainte-
nance work must be carried out more fre-
quently, for example:
R regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
R use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
R if the engine is often left idling for long peri-
ods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center. Care
General notes
H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ner. Care
371Maintenance and care Z

!
Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R gasoline
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters:
in
countries outside the EU, only use low sul- fur Euro diesel with a sulfur content of
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulfur content is available, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. Further information on
oil change intervals can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for assis-
tance.
Information on refueling (Y page 178).
Bio-diesel – FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of bio-diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The
concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may
not exceed 5% by volume.
Pure bio-diesel and diesel fuel with a higher
percentage of bio-diesel, such as B20, can
damage the engine and the fuel system. For
this reason, they are not approved.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff. The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline
pump must clearly state that the standard for ULSD has been fulfilled. If the label is not
clear, do not refuel the vehicle. Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless
they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on refueling (Y page 178).
Low outside temperatures
i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow prop-
erties is available during the winter months.
Further information about fuel properties
can be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas stations.
Flexible Fuel vehicles Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. 450
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Filling capacities
Model Total capacity
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
7.3 US gal
(27.5 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to ful- fill the prescribed service intervals. Do not
change the engine oil or oil filter in order to
achieve longer replacement intervals than
those prescribed. You could otherwise
cause engine damage or damage to the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service inter-
val display regarding the oil change. Other-
wise, you may damage the engine and the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 447).
The engine oils are matched to the perform-
ance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service
intervals. You should therefore only use
engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Engine
model MB
Approval ML 350
276 229.5
ML 350 4MATIC
276 229.5
ML 400
276 229.5
ML 400 4MATIC
276 229.5
ML 550 4MATIC
278 229.5
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC 651 228.51,
229.31,
229.51,
229.52 ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51,
229.52 AMG vehicles
157 229.5
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil con-
tainers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Model Capacity
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 400
ML 400 4MATIC
7.4 US qt (7.0
l) ML 550 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5
l) ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
6.9 US qt (6.5
l)452
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data