oil level MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

1998-2005 SUSPENSION
Suspension - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES ON WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0002-01A
All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480
Fig. 1: Identifying Box Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)

The following instructions should be followed when disconnecting and connecting pressure lines:
Clean contaminated line connections before disconnecting them. Seal disconnected lines and hoses and
connections to components immediately with blind plugs.
Only use open box wrench and special tool when loosening and tightening pressure lines to avoid damage to the
line connections.
Check the component concerned and line connections for leaks after assembly work on the suspension
system.
NOTES ON CHECKING OIL LEVEL ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0003-01A
All models with SA Code 217a/ 480
Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1. The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2. Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.
On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark
on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS: SUSPENSION - AH32.00-Z-9999AZ
MODEL all
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION: SUSPENSION - AS32.00-Z-9999ZZ
MODEL all
TESTING AND REPAIR
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 164...AH32.22-P-
1000-02GZ
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 240AH32.22-P-
1000-02H
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 251AH32.22-P-
1000-02RT
Notes on AIRmaticMODEL 221, 216AH32.22-P-
1000-02SX
Notes on checking oil level on
vehicles with level control/ADSMODEL all...AH32.00-P-
0003-01A
Springs; general background
information.MODEL 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208,
209, 210, 211, 219, 230...AH32.20-P-
9404-01A
Notes on Active Body Control
suspensionMODEL 215, 216, 220, 221, 230...AH32.50-P-
0001-01N
Notes on AIRmaticMODEL 220 except CODE (487a) Active
body control (ABC)AH32.22-P-
1000-02I
General notes on working on
vehicles with level control/ADSMODEL all...AH32.00-P-
0002-01A
Notes on air suspensionMODEL 211.2 except CODE (489) Airmatic
(semi-active air suspension) MODEL 211.6AH32.22-P-
1000-01T
Special information on AIRmaticMODEL 211.0/2, 219 with CODE (489)
Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)AH32.22-P-
1000-02T
Observe removal and installation
position of shock absorber/ADSMODEL 210 with CODE (217a) Level Control
at Rear Axle with ADSAH32.32-P-
0001-01A
General notes on repair work on
vehicles with ADSMODEL 129, 140, 210 with CODE (217a)
Self-levelling suspension on rear axle with
ADSAH32.32-P-
9406-01A
Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and
hosesMODEL 215, 216, 220, 221, 230...AH32.50-P-
0001-02A

Risk of death caused by lowering vehicle when working between wheels
and body. Risk of injury caused by pinching or jamming when working on
the air suspension.MODEL
allAS32.22-Z-
0001-01A

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AD54.30-P-5000-03A
Directly controlled display instruments

troubleshooting chart IC

Directly controlled display instruments or indicator

lamp/warning message:

D
Outside temperature indicator

D
Fuel gauge

D
Oil pressure gauge (models 129 and 140 only)

D
Left turn signal indicator lamp

D
Right turn signal indicator lamp

D
High beam indicator lamp

D
Fuel reserve indicator lamp

D
Airbag SRS indicator lamp/MIL

D
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (only model 163 except

I )
D
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (only brake

fluid direct)

(both functions via CAN on model 163)

D
Low windshield washer fluid level indicator lamp (except

models 163 and 168)
D

Low ECL indicator lamp (except models 163 and 168)

D
Generator charge indicator lamp

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Seat belt/backrest lock reminder lamp

D
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp

D
Hydraulic fluid level indicator lamp (models 202 and 210 only)

D
ADS MIL, suspension

D
Turn signal clicking

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Light reminder lamp

D
Key reminder lamp

D
Soft top reminder lamp (model 170 only)

D
Steering lock warning lamp (

I )

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Display instruments controlled via CAN

troubleshooting chart IC

The following display instruments or indicator lamps/ malfunction

indicator lamps receive their information from the traction system

control module (N47) via CAN data buses (an appropriate message

appears in the display on vehicles with multi-function display):

D
Total mileage recorder, trip odometer

D
Electronic speedometer

D
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (except model 163

parking brake indicator lamp only via CAN)

D
Brake pad wear indicator lamp

D
ABS MIL

D
ETS, ASR, ESP indicator lamp

D
ETS, ASR, ESP malfunction indicator lamp

Model 163 only:

The
"Low-Range"
indicator lamp receives its information from the

transfer case control module (N78) via CAN data buses.

The
"Fog lamps"
indicator lamp (only model 163 except

I
) receives

its information from the All-activity module (AAM, N10) via CAN data

buses.

Model 168 only:

The
" Gear indicator "
indicator lamp receives its information from the

gear recognition module (A61) or from automatic clutch control module

(N15/4) via CAN data buses.
The following display instruments or indicator lamps/

malfunction indicator lamps receive their information from the

injection system control module (N3) via CAN data buses (an

appropriate message appears in the display on vehicles with

multi-function display):

D
Tachometer

D
Low engine oil level lamp

D
Engine coolant temperature

D
Preglow indicator lamp (diesel only)

D
Vehicle speed warning

D
Vehicle speed limit warning

D
Severe leak warning (

I
only), the fuel reserve indicator lamp

(A1e4) flashes

D
Active Service System (ASSYST):

D
Oil condition

D
Oil level

D
Oil temperature

D
Mass volumetric efficiency (load moment)

D
Engine speed, engine coolant temperature

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