rims MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 Owner's Manual

203 Driving instructions
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• Tires: Check the tread depth and maintain specified
tire pressure (see tire pressure label inside the fuel
filler flap). Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects. The valve caps must be
mounted.
•Rims: Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure
loss and damage the tire beads. For this reason,
check and, if neccesary, change rims before driving
off-road.
• Vehicle tool kit: Check if the vehicle jack is
functional. In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small plank (to put
under the vehicle jack on sandy soil) with you.Driving in steep terrain
Slope angle:
126
° (ML 320 and ML 500)
21° (ML 55 AMG)
226° (ML 320 and ML 500)
23° (ML 55 AMG)
Switch to LOW RANGE mode before starting to drive up
or down steep inclines, see page 227.
Maximum vehicle climbing ability is a 60% grade.1
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262 Tires, Wheels
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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for further information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for information on tested and recommended rims and
tires for summer and winter operation. They can also
offer advice concerning tire service and purchase.Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets.
Furthermore – in the event of tire replacement – the
optional regular size spare wheel should be used on the
rear axle. Rims and tires must be of the correct size and
type. For dimensions, see technical data on page 310.
We recommend that you break in new tires for
approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be
fastened to a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm)
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to technical data on
page 310.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not mix different tire construction types (i.e.
radial, bias, bias-belted) on your vehicle because
handling may be adversely affected and may result
in loss of control.
Wa r n i n g !
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread
is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained
damage, replace them.When replacing rims, use only genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in
the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.

263 Tires, Wheels
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The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of
tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel.
Rotating, however, should be carried out as
recommended by the tire manufacturer, before the
characteristic tire wear pattern (shoulder wear on front
wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels) becomes
visible, as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate.
Important!
Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow
on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement.Notes:
Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time
you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside.
The use of retread tires is not recommended. Retread
tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics
and safety of the vehicle.
Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads. For this reason, check rims for
damage at regular intervals. The rim flanges must be
checked for wear before a tire is mounted. Remove
burrs, if any.
Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure after
rotating the wheels. For tire inflation pressure see
page 272.

310 Technical data
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Rims – Tires
1 Must not be used with snow chains.Model ML 320 ML 500 ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)9 J x 18 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 255 / 60 R17 106 H 275 / 55 R17 109V 285 / 55 R18 109W
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Spare wheel
Rim (standard equipment)
Steel
Wheel offset4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)
Space-saver tire T155 / 90 D18 113M
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T155 / 90 D18 113M
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T155 / 90 D18 113M
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311 Technical data
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Rims – Tires (optional) Model ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H2 ET 52
2.0 in (52 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109H
Model ML 320 ML 500
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109V 275 / 55 R 17 109V

332 Index
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Snow chains .................................................................... 199
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Space-saver tire
Air pump .................................................................... 261
Spare parts service ........................................................ 306
Spare wheel .................................................................... 264
Space-saver tire ......................................................... 265
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 142
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 143
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 242
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 60
Start lock-out .................................................................... 25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 182
Steering lock ................................................................... 180
Steering wheel
Adjustable .................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Stop lamp, high mounted ............................................. 289
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 133
Compartment under front passenger seat ............ 134
Glove box .................................................................... 133
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 78
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................252Stranded vehicle .............................................................281
Sun visors ........................................................................ 131
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 56
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 293
TTachometer ........................................................................ 88
Technical data ................................................................ 309
Electrical system ....................................................... 312
Main dimensions ...................................................... 313
Rims and tires ................................................... 310, 311
Weights ....................................................................... 312
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 166
Emergency calls ........................................................ 167
Information ................................................................ 172
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 169
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 170
Telephone, general ......................................................... 157
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 164
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 165
Third row seats ............................................................... 144

333 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 150
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 272
Tire traction .................................................................... 197
Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 195
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 272
Tire replacement ....................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions .................................... 199
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 259
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 37
Switching off ................................................................ 37
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 277
Stranded vehicle ....................................................... 281
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 281
Trailer operation ............................................................ 216
Trailer towing .................................................................209
Transmission .................................................................. 183
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............227
Transmission fluid level ...............................................256Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 281
Traveling abroad ............................................................201
Trip computer ................................................................... 89
Trip odometer ................................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................................................34
Opening ........................................................................ 27
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 129
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 98
Turn signals ......................................................................97
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 131
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 259
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Vehicle tools
Screwdriver ............................................................... 259

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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................240
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 306
Washing the vehicle ......................................................300
What you should know at the gas station .................. 235
Wheel bolt wrench ......................................................... 259
Wheels .............................................................................262
Changing wheels ......................................................267
Light alloy wheels .....................................................302
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Where to find it ................................................................ 14Window wiper/washer, rear ......................................... 106
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 122
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Low fluid level warning lamp ................................. 247
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 258
Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................... 105
Winter driving ............................................................... 200
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 199
Wiper blade
Replacing ................................................................... 295
Wiper operation ............................................................. 105