inflation pressure MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997 Complete Owner's Manual

295 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Rims and tires
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. This may result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A
tire inflation pressure table is located
on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The
tire pressure should be checked regu-
larly and should only be adjusted on
cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s
maintenance recommendation includ-
ed with vehicle.
Model
ML 350
ML 500
Rims (light alloy)
8J x 17 H2
81/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
2.0in (52mm)
2.0 in (52 mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
255 / 60 R17 106 H
275 / 55 R17 109 V
Rims* (light alloy)
81/2 J x 17 H2
81/2 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset*
1.85 in (47 mm)
1.85 in (47 mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)*
275 / 55 R17 109 V
275 / 55 R17 109 V

318 IndexAir conditioning refrigerant 302
Air outlets
Automatic climate control 142
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 227
Air recirculation mode 138
Activating 139
Deactivating 139
AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 243
Airbags 59
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 311
BabySmartTM deactivation
system 70
Children 60
Front 63
Passenger 63
Safety guidelines 62
Side impact 64
Window curtain 64Alarm
Audible 75, 84, 86
Canceling 84, 86
Visual 83
Alarm system
Anti-theft 83
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 305
Antiglare
Automatic 126
Antilock brake system (ABS) 311
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 83
Canceling alarm 84, 86
Disarming 84
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Immobilizer 83
Tow-away alarm, glass breakage
sensor 84
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 197
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 165
Storage spaces 165Armrest in rear seat bench 167
Ashtray
Front center console 168
Rear center console 169
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 222
Attaching a trailer 208
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 126
Automatic central locking
Activating 93
Deactivating 93
Automatic climate control 134
Adjusting air distribution 137
Adjusting air volume 137
Air conditioning 139
Air outlets 142
Air recirculation mode 138
Basic setting 137
Changing basic setting 137
Defrosting 138
Economy mode 135

338 IndexTele Aid* 171
Emergency calls 173
Information 177
Initiating an emergency call
manually 175
Remote door unlock 179
Roadside assistance 175
Stolen vehicle tracking services 180
System self-check 172
Upgrade signals 178
Telematics* 315
Telephone* 170
Temperature
Grades of tires 309
Tires 228
Third row seats* 102
Folding down single seat 102
Installing single seat 104
Removing single seat 104
Storing single seat 103
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 158Tightening torque 315
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 277
Tilt
Head restraint 37, 39
Time
Setting hours 118
Setting minutes 118
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 216, 227
Tire speed rating 198, 315
Tire traction 197
Tires 295, 308
Direction of rotation 227
Driving instructions 196
Retreads 226
Rims and tires 295
Rotating 228
Service life 227
Temperature 228
Temperature grades 309
Tread depth 230
Wear pattern 228
Winter 230Tools 257
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicles with CD-changer* 258
Wheel bolt wrench 258
Tow-away alarm 29, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing
Trailer 206
Towing a trailer 209
Automatic transmission 124
Towing eyes
Front 285
Rear 285
Towing the vehicle 283
Stranded vehicle 286
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 180

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING PUT IN STORAGE - AP00.70-P-1000ZZ
MODELS all
and rear axle
Frame
New vehicles in the
context of this description
are vehicles for which no
inspection has been carried
out to date. For other
vehicles, the instructions
in the Specifications for
Service Products apply
In areas in which
extremely high corrosive
attacks can be expected
from experience, the
measures given here are
not always sufficient even
for new vehiclesExport countries
In these cases, proceed in
accordance with
Specifications for Service
products.
Treatment of battery if
vehicle taken out of
service AR54.10-P-0006EA
Treatment of tire inflation
pressure if vehicle taken
out of serviceFor vehicles which will be
stored for longer than 2
months, the tire inflation
pressure should be
increased to approx. 4 bar
to prevent flattening of the
contact surface.
Treatment of break system
if vehicle taken out of
serviceWarm up service brake so
that adhering moisture at
the brake disks and the
brake pads evaporates.
This prevents the brake
pad from becoming stuck
to the brake disks.
Release parking brake.
The vehicle must be
secured by engaging a
gear/park pawl or by using
wedges.
Treatment of fuel system
if vehicle taken out of To protect the fuel tank
from corrosion, we

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8.1
Check wheel sensor, valve body and sealing

rubber for damage
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor (code 475)

Do not remove wheel sensor for this.


Do not use compressed air, solvents or

detergents to clean the wheel sensor. Wipe

off dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth only.

Do not retighten the female torx bolt and

union nut.

Replace all valve components of wheel

electronics if:
D
The wheel sensor mounting bolt or union

nut is visibly loose.

Replace the wheel sensor if:

D
The wheel sensor is obviously damaged.

D
Tire sealant was used.

Install new wheel sensors:

#

Replace wheel sensor.

AR40.15-P-0080A

8.2
Install new valve (43g).
Vehicles without tire pressure monitor (code

475)

9
Checking condition of rim

AR40.10-P-1010-01A


Mounting

10
Moisten rim flange and tire beads with soapy

water and align assembly head at a small

distance (X, Y) to the disk wheel

Only use soapy water for fitting and

removing tires.

11
Place tire obliquely on the rim and pull on

over the rim flange using the tire installer


Position wheels with wheel sensors so

that the wheel sensor is approximately 180°

opposite the mounting head.

Do not apply compressive force to the wheel
sensor otherwise it will be damaged.


Observe the running direction on tires with

specified running direction.


Put as little stress as possible on bead

area.

12
Align the match points of the tire and disk

wheel with each other and remove the disk

wheel with tire from the tire mounting device

13
Inflate tires without valve element up to max.

3 bar

Do
not
unscrew valve element on disk

wheels with tire pressure monitor sensor.

The tire must slide evenly over the safety

shoulders of the disk wheel, otherwise coat

the tire beads with soapy water again.

14
Screw the valve element into the valve (43g)

and adjust the tire inflation pressure to the

specified value

Observe the tire pressure information in

the fuel filler flap of the vehicle.

15
Balance wheel

AR40.10-P-1040A

124 589 17 63 00 129 589 00 59 00

Removal tool

Assembly tool

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AR40.10-P-1010-01A
Checking condition of rim

P40.10-0259-01

1
Check inside and outside of wheel for dirt and clean wheel if necessary.

2
Check contact surface of rim for dirt and clean if necessary.

3
Check centering, spherical caps and rim flanges for damage. The spherical caps must be

free of grease.

Light-alloy rims

4
The rim flanges on light-alloy rims may exhibit increased levels of wear under the following

conditions:

High loads, operation with a trailer, insufficient tire inflation pressure, use of non-approved

tire makes or versions, contamination with dirt, sand and road salt.

5
The wear (X) must be no more than 1 mm.

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AP40.10-P-4050GH
Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary
15.7.97

MODEL
163

1-5
Tightening sequence

P40.10-0004-01
P40.00-0208-01


Remove

Danger!

Lethal injuries
are possible if vehicle slips off

of lifting platform
Align vehicle between the columns of the

lifting platform and position the four support

plates
at the lifting platform support points

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Comply with notes on tires / rims

AH40.10-P-9411-01A

1
Raise vehicle.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

2
Unscrew wheel bolts, remove wheels

3
Check wheel bolts


The round contact shoulders on the lug

bolts must be free of oil and grease.

Replace bolts that have a damaged thread,

worn dacromet coating at radius seat or

corroded radius seat.

4
Check tires for damage and wear - measure

depth of tread

AP40.10-P-4051Z

5
Check disk wheels
D
check for contamination,

D
check that spherical caps are free of oil

and grease,

D
check centering, spherical caps and rim

flanges for damage,

D
check corrosion of lay-on surface

6
Check front wheel hub, brake disk bowl at

attachment face for contamination and

corrosion
Clean corroded surfaces with a wire brush or

an emery cloth.


Install

7
Change wheels around if necessary retaining

the same running direction


This excludes vehicles with mixed tires at

the front and rear axle.

Between

5,000 and 10,000 km according to wear.

8
Fit wheels, tighten wheel bolts

Observe tightening sequence "1-5".


*BA40.10-P-1001-01A


*126589040900

9
Lower vehicle, correct tire inflation pressure

(including spare wheel)


In the case of loss of tire pressure,

determine cause and replace tire if necessary.

On versions with spare tire attached to

underside of vehicle, check tire inflation

pressure of spare tire before lowering the

vehicle.

c
Deletion of spare tire with model 163.174

with TIREFIT

AH40.10-P-0001-01A


Wheels

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/128/
136/154/157/

172/175
Model

163.174

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