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229 Operation
Tires and wheels
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.

239 Operation
Vehicle care
Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that has the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause
the upholstery to become permanently dis-
colored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration
will be prevented.
Leather upholstery*
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly or clean with
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
E x e r c i s e p a r t i c u l a r c a r e w h e n c l e a n i n g p e r -
forated leather as its underside should not
become wet.MB Tex upholstery
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Plastic and rubber parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Wood trims
Dampen cloth using water and use damp
cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle.
Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as
these may be abrasive.

289 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

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

296 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheelModel
ML 350, ML 500
Rim
4Jx18 H2 ET0
Wheel offset
0 in (0 mm)
Space-saver tire
T155 / 90 D18 113M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.

334 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 179
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 314
Removing
Vehicle battery 279
Wheel 276
Wiper blades 273
Removing spare wheel 259
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 270
Brake lamp bulbs 270
Bulbs 266
Front lamp bulbs 268
Front turn signal bulbs 268
Fuses 287
High beam bulbs 269
High mounted brake lamp 271
License plate lamp bulbs 271
Low beam bulbs 268
Rear fog lamp bulbs 270
Rear lamp bulbs 267, 270
Rear parking lamp bulbs 270
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270
Rear standing lamp bulbs 270
Rear turn signal bulbs 270
Wiper blades 273Replacing front fog lamp bulb 270
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 233
Trip odometer 118
Residual heat utilization 140, 314
Residual ventilation 140
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 314
Restraint system 314
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 68, 71
Returning from off-road driving 205
Rims 295
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 175RON 215
RON (Research Octane Number) 314
Roof rack 163
Rotating wheels 228
Rubber parts
Cleaning 239
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 76
Saving current speed 151
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45

337 Index
Sun visor 132
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 314
Switching off
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 54
Rapid seat heating 99
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Switching on
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 82
Front fog lamps 111
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 48
High beams 110
Rapid seat heating* 98
Seat heating* 98
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Trip computer* 186
Windshield wipers 49Synchronizing
ESP 246
Power windows 146
Remote control 263
Sliding/pop-up roof* 149
T
Tachometer 26, 118
Displaying gear range 121
Tail lamps 270
Cleaning 236
Replacing bulbs 267Tar stains 235
Technical data 302
Brake fluid 302
Coolants 304
Electrical system 297
Engine 294
Engine oil 302
Engine oil additives 302
Fuel requirements 303
Gasoline additives 303
Main dimensions 298
Premium unleaded gasoline 303
Rims and tires 295
Weights 299
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 307
Tele Aid System* 315

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

AR40.10-P-1040-01A
Mounting centering sleeve

Commercially available tools
(see Workshop Equipment Manual)

Number

Designation
Make (e.g.)
Order number

WH58.30-Z-1003-18A
Centering sleeve DUO-FLEX 2

When ordering, state flange shaft diameter and model of balancing

machine

HAWEKA

D-30928 Burgwedel

16 100 8006

WH58.30-Z-1004-18A
Conversion kit
Hofmann

D-64319 Pfungstadt

6416 451

P40.10-0212-01

1
Because of the segment centering of the rims, the wheel balancing machines approved by

Mercedes-Benz must be used with a centering sleeve (arrow).

2
The centering sleeve ensures that the rim is mounted much more securely on the balancing

machine and eliminates balancing errors.

HAWEKA centering sleeve

P40.10-0213-01

Hofmann centering sleeve

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AH40.10-P-9411-01A
Information on tires/rims
Model 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 169,

170, 171, 199, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 240, 414,
450, 452,
639


Tires

D
For service conversions, the tire/disc wheel specifications and

dimensions should be compared with the entries in the
registration papers.

D
When mounting tires, the tires and rims must be carefully

matched in order to guarantee the concentricity of the wheel.

Identification of matching points on:

- Tires with a colored dot on the outside of the tire,

- Sheet steel disk wheel by a colored dot or punch mark on the

outside of the wheel,

- Perform this operation at the valve stem hole on light-alloy

disk wheels

With an additional paint spot or punch mark in the rim base

for the 140 Model Series.

D
Always replace the rubber valve.

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D

Damaged and defective tires must always be replaced. The

repair methods employed in the tire trade are not approved by

Mercedes-Benz. Small nicks (<0.8mm) on the tire's sidewall do

not usually pose a cause for concern, and continued use of

such tires is approved

D When replacing just one tire, install it on the front of the vehicle.

This does not apply to vehicles with different tires of varying

specifications on the front and rear wheels.

D
Only use tires listed in the valid Service Information bulletins

and repair instructions.

D
If the permissible maximum speed of an M+S tire is below the

maximum speed of the vehicle, an appropriate adhesive plate

must be attached in the driver's field of view.

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D
Tires permissible for higher speeds may be used.

D
Always fit all rims with tires of the same design, make and

version.

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D

Run in new tires for approx. 100 km at moderate speed.

D
Handed tires must be installed according to the arrow on the

side wall of the tire.

D
Tires are subject to an aging process with negative effects on

the properties of the tire. In order to ensure optimum

effectiveness in winter, M+S tires should not be used for longer

than 3 years.

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Tire pressure

(For specified values see tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap, on

the Vaneo BM 414 see B-pillar on the passenger side).
Too low tire pressure increases the rolling resistance and increases

the flexing energy of the tire. This causes the critical temperature limit

to be exceeded (carcass detachment) and destroys the tire. Respond

to loss of tire pressure by determining the source and replacing the

tire as indicated.

Cleaning

Using a spray wand with high-pressure nozzles to clean the wheel

can lead to tire damage. Such damage occurs especially on the tire

side walls. The following should be observed when using flat jet

nozzles:

D
Maintain a minimum distance of 300 mm

D
Do not direct the water jet at a single point on the surface of the

tire for any length of time.

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Mounting in bearings

Before putting into storage, clean tires thoroughly and check for
damage and adequate tread depth. Mark the position and running

direction of the tires with chalk. Do not store tires outdoors. Under the

influence of sunlight, heat, moving air and ozone the rubber looses

elasticity and strength, ages more quickly and becomes cracked.

Storage areas should be dry, cool and dark. Avoid drafts by keeping

doors and windows closed as much as possible. Do not bring tires

into contact with gasoline, oil or other greases as they dissolve the

rubber.

Disposal

Collection, storage and disposal should be performed in accordance

with the legal requirements and the company's own regulations.

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