1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 fuses

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Contents - Practical hints
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Car care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................228
Fuses ................................................228
Electrical outlet ..............................230
Stowing things in the vehicle ......230
Hood ................................................. 231
Checking engine oil level .............233
Automatic transmission fluid level ...................................234
Engine oil consumption ................234
Coolant level ...................................234 Adding coolant ...........................235
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system .........................236
Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio ................................237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt
wrench and screwdriver ......... 237
Air pump ......................................... 239
Wheels ............................................ 240 Tire replacement ....................... 240
Rotating wheels ......................... 241
Spare wheel .................................... 242
Changing wheels ........................... 245
Tire inflation pressure ................. 250
Battery ............................................. 251
Jump starting ................................. 253
Towing the vehicle ........................ 255 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 259
Stranded vehicle ............................ 259 Exterior lamps ................................260
Headlamp assembly ................... 261
Taillamp assemblies ..................265
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............268
Remote control battery replacement .................270
Synchronizing
remote control ............................ 271
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................272
Emergency operation of Skyview Top ...............................273
Manual release for fuel filler flap ............................. 274
Replacing wiper blades .................275
Roof rack ......................................... 276

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First aid kit
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First aid kit
All except model ML 55 AMG:
The first aid kit is located behind the cover in the left
rear cargo compartment trim panel.
Turn both handles (1) left and open cover.
Model ML 55 AMG:
The first aid kit is stored inside the spare wheel cover
located in the cargo compartment.
Open buckles and remove spare wheel cover,
see page 242. Fuses
Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses and a special fuse puller are supplied inside
the fuse box cover. Observe amperage and color of fuse.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.

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Fuse box in engine compartment
1 Fuse box in engine compartment
To gain access to the fuse box, release clamps
(arrows), lift the fuse box cover (1) up and remove it.
To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover,
close, and secure with clamps. Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell
2 Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger compartment
To gain access to the fuse box, turn both locks (3)
90 ° counterclockwise and remove cover in direction
of arrow.
To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover, slide
the cover towards vehicle front and secure by
turning both locks (3) clockwise to the stop.
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Index
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Index
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................228
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 87
FSS indicator lamp ............................................ 79, 225
Floor plates Removable .................................................................. 129
Fog lamp switch ........................................................ 92, 93
Four ETS LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................204
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......203 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Fuel Gasoline additives ....................................................296
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 213, 293, 295
Fuel filler flap Manual release .......................................................... 274
Fuel requirements .........................................................295
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................220
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities ..............292
Fuses, electrical .............................................................228
GGarage door opener .......................................................140
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 296
Fuel requirements ................................................... 295
Premium unleaded .................................................. 295
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 36
Glove box ......................................................................... 115HHazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 94
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................................................43
Front .............................................................................. 43
Front, removal ............................................................. 43
Rear .............................................................................124
Removal ............................................................... 43, 125
Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 268
Headlamp assembly Halogen ....................................................................... 261
Xenon ......................................................................... 262

Contents
Opening / closing in an emergency .... 265
Sliding / pop-up roof* ................... 265
Replacing bulbs ................................. 266
Bulbs ............................................ 266
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 268
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 270
Adjusting headlamp aim............... 272
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 273
Removing ..................................... 273
Installing ...................................... 273
Flat tire .............................................. 274
Mounting the spare wheel............ 274
Battery ............................................... 278
Disconnecting the battery ............ 279
Removing the batteries ................ 279
Charging and reinstalling
batteries....................................... 279
Reconnecting the batteries .......... 279
Jump starting ..................................... 281
Towing the vehicle ............................. 283
Front towing eye .......................... 285
Rear towing eye ........................... 285
Stranded vehicle .......................... 286Fuses .................................................. 287
Fuse box in engine
compartment ................................ 287
Auxiliary fuse box in front
passenger footwell........................ 288
Technical data.................................. 289
Spare parts service............................. 290
Warranty coverage ............................. 291
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 291
Identification labels ............................ 292
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 293
Engine ................................................ 294
Rims and tires .................................... 295
Rims and tires ............................... 295
Spare wheel .................................. 296
Electrical system ................................ 297
Main Dimensions ................................ 298
Weights .............................................. 299Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 300
Capacities ..................................... 300
Engine oils .................................... 302
Engine oil additives ....................... 302
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 302
Brake fluid .................................... 302
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 303
Fuel requirements......................... 303
Gasoline additives......................... 303
Coolants ....................................... 304
Anticorrosion / antifreeze.............. 305
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 307
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio............... 307
Consumer information........................ 308
Uniform tire quality grading .......... 308
Temperature ................................. 309
Technical terms............................... 311Index................................................. 317

241 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Opening / closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

287 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
The fuse chart is printed on the corre-
sponding fuse box cover. The amperages
of the fuses are also indicated there.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
1Clamps
2Fuse box cover
Removing / installing cover
Release clamps1.

Lift fuse box cover2 up.

Install cover1 in reverse order.3Fuse chart
4Fuse extractor
5Spare fuses
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

288 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
front passenger compartment.
1Lock
2CoverRemoving / installing cover

Turn both locks1 90
° counterclock-
wise.

Remove cover2 in direction of arrow.

Install cover2 in reverse order.