1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 253 Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
:
The yellow warning lamp flashes 
after starting the engine or while 
driving.
The engine oil level has sunk to the min

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 254 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The red charge indicator lamp 
comes on when the engine is 
running.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 255 Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
1
The red SRS indicator lamp lights 
up while driving.
There is a malfunction in the restraint sys-
tems. The airbags or

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 256 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Additional indicators in the speedome-ter displayDisplay
Possible cause
Suggested solution
9
Perform minor service (A) (
page 232).

Visit an authorized Mercedes-

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 257 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the liftgate.
Open and fold down panel1.
The first aid kit can be removed.
Vehicle tool

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 258 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?1Vehicle jack
2Wheel bolt wrench
3Screwdriver
4Interchangeable slot
Screwdriver3 is placed inside the wheel-
bolt wrench handle.Vehicle jack
Please also observ

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 259 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Spare wheel (space-saver tire)
Use the spare wheel only temporarily, 
while observing the following restrictions:
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 
50 mph (80

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 260 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?5Bayonet lock
Turn the bayonet lock5 90° to the 
left.

Pull off bayonet lock5.

Remove the spare wheel cover and the 
spare wheel.

Store bayonet lock5 a