fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 Owner's Manual

4 Contents
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster .............240
On-board diagnostic system –
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................240
Brake warning lamp .................. 241
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................242
Fuel reserve warning .................242Electronic stability program
(ESP) / Electronic traction
system (ETS) – warning lamp .. 243
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
4-ETS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
LOW RANGE
indicator lamp ............................ 243
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 244
Adjustable steering wheel –
indicator lamp ............................ 244
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 244Seat belt warning lamp .............245
Charge indicator lamp ...............245
Low engine oil level
warning lamp ..............................246
Low engine coolant level
warning ........................................246
Low windshield and
headlamp washer system fluid
level warning lamp ....................247
Brake pad wear i
ndicator lamp ..............................247
FSS indicator ...............................247

83 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Coolant temperature gauge, see page 87
2Outside temperature indicator (optional), see
page 88
3Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 242
4Left turn signal indicator lamp, see exterior lamp
switch, page 97
5Knob for odometer / trip odometer readout / reset,
FSS indicator, and intensity of instrument lamps,
see page 86
64-ETS+ and ESP warning lamp, see page 243
For 4-ETS+ (four wheel electronic traction system),
seepage221;
for ESP (electronic stability program), see page 223.7Speedometer
8Selectable:
Trip odometer, see page 86
Main odometer, see page 86
FSS display, see page 94
Engine oil level indicator, see page 96
9Right turn signal indicator lamp, see exterior lamp
switch, page 97
10Knob for setting clock, see page 87
11Tachometer, see page 88
12Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions, page 186
13Clock, see page 87

89 Trip computer
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip computer (optional on ML 320)
The trip computer is located in the overhead console.
Function keys are:
•RESET
•MODE
Note:
With engine not running, the display switches off
automatically 30 seconds after the last entry.To s e l e c t a m o d e :
With key in steering lock position 2, press MODE key
repeatedly to illuminate the display and scroll through
menu for one of the following options:
1. Date, see page 90.
2. Compass, see page 90.
3. Stop watch, see page 93.
4. Present fuel consumption – displays miles per
gallon or liters per 100 km.
5. Average fuel consumption – displays miles per
gallon or liters per 100 km, see page 93.
6. Distance remaining with fuel presently in tank.
Note:
The display flashes when fuel supply drops to the
reserve level. The distance remaining is no longer
shown.
7. Language – Press RESET key until the desired
language is displayed. Depending on language
selected, information is displayed in that country’s
customary system. See page 93.
8. Trip computer switched off.
MODE

236 What you should know at the gas station
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
ML 320 and ML 500:
Fuel tank capacity approximately 22.0 US gal (83.0 l).
This includes approximately 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) reserve.
ML 55 AMG:
Fuel tank capacity approximately 25.0 US gal (95.0 l).
This includes approximately 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane
Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).• Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 96 and page 255.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.

239 Contents - Instrument cluster display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster .............240
On-board diagnostic system –
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................240
Brake warning lamp .................. 241
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................242
Fuel reserve warning .................242Electronic stability program
(ESP) / Electronic traction
system (ETS) – warning lamp .. 243
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
4-ETS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 243
LOW RANGE
indicator lamp ............................ 243
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 244
Adjustable steering wheel –
indicator lamp ............................ 244
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 244Seat belt warning lamp .............245
Charge indicator lamp ...............245
Low engine oil level
warning lamp ..............................246
Low engine coolant level
warning ........................................246
Low windshield and
headlamp washer system fluid
level warning lamp ....................247
Brake pad wear i
ndicator lamp ..............................247
FSS indicator ...............................247

242 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp
The operational readiness of the airbag
system is verified by the indicator lamp
“SRS” in the instrument cluster when
turning the key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. If no
fault is detected, the lamp will go out after
approximately 5 seconds; after the lamp goes out, the
system continues to monitor the components and
circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a
malfunction by coming on again.
See page 58 for notes on airbags, page 57 for belt
tensioners, and page 68 for infant and child seat
restraints.Fuel reserve warning
When the warning lamp (1) comes on after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates that
the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of
approximately 3.2 gal (12 liters).
See page 235 for notes on refueling the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
In the event a malfunction of the “SRS” is indicated
as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately to
have the system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may
not be activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might
deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which
could also result in injury.SRS

315 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+])approx. 0.75 US qt (0.7 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1)approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze)approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON))ML320 / ML 500
ML 55 AMGapprox. 22.0 US gal (83.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
approx. 25.0 US gal (95.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r i c a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 259.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity

327 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Fuel reserve warning ....................................................242
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities .............. 314
Fuse boxes ....................................................................... 251
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 250
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 318
Fuel requirements .................................................... 317
Premium unleaded ................................................... 317
General notes on the central locking system .............. 25
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 37
Glove box ......................................................................... 133HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 104
Head restraints
Adjusting ...................................................................... 45
Front ............................................................................. 45
Front, removal ............................................................. 45
Rear ............................................................................. 143
Removal ............................................................... 45, 143Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 290
Headlamp assembly
BiXenon ..................................................................... 284
Halogen ...................................................................... 283
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 104
Headlamp mode ................................................................99
Headlights ......................................................................... 97
Heated seats ......................................................................46
High beam
See Exterior lamp switch ...........................................97
Hood ................................................................................ 253
Hooks ............................................................................... 151
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 307
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 131
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 70
Infant and child restraint systems ................................68
Child seat mounts - LATCH type ..............................72
Inflating the space-saver tire ....................................... 271
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166