1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 309 Technical data
Consumer information
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat and its 
ability to dissipa

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ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up 
during braking so that the vehicle can 
continue to be steered.
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation 
system
This sy

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 312 Technical termsEngine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an 
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,

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GVWR
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehi-
cle weight. It is indicated on certifica-
tion label located on the driver’s door 
pillar.
Instrument

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 314 Technical termsPoly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator, 
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit

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Tele Aid System*
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on 
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three 
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance 
an

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