1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 flat tire

325 Index
F
Fastening the seat belts 42
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 152
First aid kit 257
Flat tire 274
Lowering the vehicle 276
Mounting the spare wheel 274
Preparing the vehicle 274
Spare wheel 259
Flexible Service System (FSS) 232, 312
Fluid level
Automatic transmission 222
Fog lamp, rear 267
Fog lamps 111
Replacing bulbs 266
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 267
Switching on 111
Folding
Exterior mirrors 128
Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors
1284-ETS 25, 79
Indicator lamp 252
LOW RANGE mode 80
Malfunction indicator lamp 252
Warning lamp 251
Front airbags 63
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 253
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 266, 268
Front towing eyes 285
FSS (Flexible Service System) 232, 312
Fuel 215
Additives 303
Fuel reserve warning lamp 252
Gasoline additives 303
Premium unleaded gasoline 215,
303
Requirements 303
Reserve warning 25
Fuel additives 303
Fuel filler flap 214
Locking 214
Opening 263
Unlocking 214
Fuel requirements 303Fuel tank
Filler flap 214
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 300
Functions
Trip computer* 186
Fuse box 287, 288
Fuse chart 287
Fuses 287
F us e box i n engi ne com p art me nt 2 87
Fuse box in passenger footwell 288
Fuse chart 287
Fuse extractor 287
Spare fuses 287
G
Garage door opener 29, 180
Erasing in remote control 185
Gasoline see Fuel 215
Gasoline additives 303
Gauge for
Coolant temperature 25
Fuel 25
Outside temperature 25

338 IndexTele Aid* 171
Emergency calls 173
Information 177
Initiating an emergency call
manually 175
Remote door unlock 179
Roadside assistance 175
Stolen vehicle tracking services 180
System self-check 172
Upgrade signals 178
Telematics* 315
Telephone* 170
Temperature
Grades of tires 309
Tires 228
Third row seats* 102
Folding down single seat 102
Installing single seat 104
Removing single seat 104
Storing single seat 103
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 158Tightening torque 315
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 277
Tilt
Head restraint 37, 39
Time
Setting hours 118
Setting minutes 118
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 216, 227
Tire speed rating 198, 315
Tire traction 197
Tires 295, 308
Direction of rotation 227
Driving instructions 196
Retreads 226
Rims and tires 295
Rotating 228
Service life 227
Temperature 228
Temperature grades 309
Tread depth 230
Wear pattern 228
Winter 230Tools 257
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicles with CD-changer* 258
Wheel bolt wrench 258
Tow-away alarm 29, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing
Trailer 206
Towing a trailer 209
Automatic transmission 124
Towing eyes
Front 285
Rear 285
Towing the vehicle 283
Stranded vehicle 286
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 180

The date or the version of the currently stored software and the software on the CD appears in the
display.
By pressing the right knob the download is started. After some seconds the system changes to screen
"CD ROM software download".
On the download control module the main processor software is loaded first, then the graphic
processor software. Entire duration: approx. 40 minutes
The download progress is indicated by a bar graph.
In the event of errors an error message is indicated on the display.
When the download is completed, the display switches off for a short time. When it is switched back on
again the result of the download is displayed.
6. Remove download CD and reinsert navigation CD.
FAULT IN COMAND OPERATING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - AF82.85-P-6000N
MODEL 163, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 463 with CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system
with CODE (801) Model year 2001
MODEL 414 with CODE (EN4) Auto pilot system with TMC interface, large display with CODE (EN3)
Auto pilot system with GSM interface, large display
Modification notes
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
26.11.01Supersedes AF82.85-P-
6000N dated 09.01.2002
Part numbers added and
changedAF82.85-P-6000-01B
CategoryOp. no.Operation textTimeAcc. no.Code
P829905PERFORMING SW
UPDATE FOR
RADIO/COMAND003 WU/0.3 h--
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Software error Error patterns for
COMAND update CD
10/2001.AF82.85-P-6000-01B
1 Perform COMAND
updateAF82.85-P-6000-04A
Update only
COMAND with the
following part numbers.
A 163 820 14 89

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING PUT IN STORAGE - AP00.70-P-1000ZZ
MODELS all
and rear axle
Frame
New vehicles in the
context of this description
are vehicles for which no
inspection has been carried
out to date. For other
vehicles, the instructions
in the Specifications for
Service Products apply
In areas in which
extremely high corrosive
attacks can be expected
from experience, the
measures given here are
not always sufficient even
for new vehiclesExport countries
In these cases, proceed in
accordance with
Specifications for Service
products.
Treatment of battery if
vehicle taken out of
service AR54.10-P-0006EA
Treatment of tire inflation
pressure if vehicle taken
out of serviceFor vehicles which will be
stored for longer than 2
months, the tire inflation
pressure should be
increased to approx. 4 bar
to prevent flattening of the
contact surface.
Treatment of break system
if vehicle taken out of
serviceWarm up service brake so
that adhering moisture at
the brake disks and the
brake pads evaporates.
This prevents the brake
pad from becoming stuck
to the brake disks.
Release parking brake.
The vehicle must be
secured by engaging a
gear/park pawl or by using
wedges.
Treatment of fuel system
if vehicle taken out of To protect the fuel tank
from corrosion, we

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AH40.10-P-9411-01A
Information on tires/rims
Model 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 169,

170, 171, 199, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 240, 414,
450, 452,
639


Tires

D
For service conversions, the tire/disc wheel specifications and

dimensions should be compared with the entries in the
registration papers.

D
When mounting tires, the tires and rims must be carefully

matched in order to guarantee the concentricity of the wheel.

Identification of matching points on:

- Tires with a colored dot on the outside of the tire,

- Sheet steel disk wheel by a colored dot or punch mark on the

outside of the wheel,

- Perform this operation at the valve stem hole on light-alloy

disk wheels

With an additional paint spot or punch mark in the rim base

for the 140 Model Series.

D
Always replace the rubber valve.

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D

Damaged and defective tires must always be replaced. The

repair methods employed in the tire trade are not approved by

Mercedes-Benz. Small nicks (<0.8mm) on the tire's sidewall do

not usually pose a cause for concern, and continued use of

such tires is approved

D When replacing just one tire, install it on the front of the vehicle.

This does not apply to vehicles with different tires of varying

specifications on the front and rear wheels.

D
Only use tires listed in the valid Service Information bulletins

and repair instructions.

D
If the permissible maximum speed of an M+S tire is below the

maximum speed of the vehicle, an appropriate adhesive plate

must be attached in the driver's field of view.

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D
Tires permissible for higher speeds may be used.

D
Always fit all rims with tires of the same design, make and

version.

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D

Run in new tires for approx. 100 km at moderate speed.

D
Handed tires must be installed according to the arrow on the

side wall of the tire.

D
Tires are subject to an aging process with negative effects on

the properties of the tire. In order to ensure optimum

effectiveness in winter, M+S tires should not be used for longer

than 3 years.

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Tire pressure

(For specified values see tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap, on

the Vaneo BM 414 see B-pillar on the passenger side).
Too low tire pressure increases the rolling resistance and increases

the flexing energy of the tire. This causes the critical temperature limit

to be exceeded (carcass detachment) and destroys the tire. Respond

to loss of tire pressure by determining the source and replacing the

tire as indicated.

Cleaning

Using a spray wand with high-pressure nozzles to clean the wheel

can lead to tire damage. Such damage occurs especially on the tire

side walls. The following should be observed when using flat jet

nozzles:

D
Maintain a minimum distance of 300 mm

D
Do not direct the water jet at a single point on the surface of the

tire for any length of time.

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Mounting in bearings

Before putting into storage, clean tires thoroughly and check for
damage and adequate tread depth. Mark the position and running

direction of the tires with chalk. Do not store tires outdoors. Under the

influence of sunlight, heat, moving air and ozone the rubber looses

elasticity and strength, ages more quickly and becomes cracked.

Storage areas should be dry, cool and dark. Avoid drafts by keeping

doors and windows closed as much as possible. Do not bring tires

into contact with gasoline, oil or other greases as they dissolve the

rubber.

Disposal

Collection, storage and disposal should be performed in accordance

with the legal requirements and the company's own regulations.

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8.1
Check wheel sensor, valve body and sealing

rubber for damage
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor (code 475)

Do not remove wheel sensor for this.


Do not use compressed air, solvents or

detergents to clean the wheel sensor. Wipe

off dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth only.

Do not retighten the female torx bolt and

union nut.

Replace all valve components of wheel

electronics if:
D
The wheel sensor mounting bolt or union

nut is visibly loose.

Replace the wheel sensor if:

D
The wheel sensor is obviously damaged.

D
Tire sealant was used.

Install new wheel sensors:

#

Replace wheel sensor.

AR40.15-P-0080A

8.2
Install new valve (43g).
Vehicles without tire pressure monitor (code

475)

9
Checking condition of rim

AR40.10-P-1010-01A


Mounting

10
Moisten rim flange and tire beads with soapy

water and align assembly head at a small

distance (X, Y) to the disk wheel

Only use soapy water for fitting and

removing tires.

11
Place tire obliquely on the rim and pull on

over the rim flange using the tire installer


Position wheels with wheel sensors so

that the wheel sensor is approximately 180°

opposite the mounting head.

Do not apply compressive force to the wheel
sensor otherwise it will be damaged.


Observe the running direction on tires with

specified running direction.


Put as little stress as possible on bead

area.

12
Align the match points of the tire and disk

wheel with each other and remove the disk

wheel with tire from the tire mounting device

13
Inflate tires without valve element up to max.

3 bar

Do
not
unscrew valve element on disk

wheels with tire pressure monitor sensor.

The tire must slide evenly over the safety

shoulders of the disk wheel, otherwise coat

the tire beads with soapy water again.

14
Screw the valve element into the valve (43g)

and adjust the tire inflation pressure to the

specified value

Observe the tire pressure information in

the fuel filler flap of the vehicle.

15
Balance wheel

AR40.10-P-1040A

124 589 17 63 00 129 589 00 59 00

Removal tool

Assembly tool

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AH40.10-P-0001-01A
TIREFIT tire sealant
MODEL 163, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199,

203, 209, 211,215, 219, 230, 240, 414,

639


P40.10-0311-01
Note

TIREFIT tire sealant has a shelf life of 3 or 4 years depending on the version, measured from the

date of manufacture marked on the container. The TIREFIT tire sealant must be replaced after

this date.

Application

TIREFIT tire sealant can be used at the roadside to seal minor punctures, in particular in the

tread. After this the tire will be finitely operational.

F
Tires which have been treated with TIREFIT tire sealant must not be repaired. The should

be replaced with new tires of the same type and specifications from the same manufacturer.

F
To prevent odor emission by TIREFIT tire sealant, deflate tire outdoors.

F
The TIREFIT tire sealant must not come into contact with skin,

eyes or clothing. If tire sealant comes into contact with skin,

eyes or clothing, rinse immediately with clean water.

Call a physician immediately if allergic reactions occur.

Keep the TIREFIT tire sealant away from children. If TIREFIT

tire sealant is swallowed, induce vomiting and call a physician

immediately.
Regulations for disposal

Dispose of used or obsolete TIREFIT in a container designed for

paint shop waste (see Workshop Equipment Manual Volume 2,

Chapter U, Group 00 (22), Subject 2.3).
When using TIREFIT always avoid fire, open flames and smoking,

avoid arcing, and avoid inhaling the fumes fro the product.

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AR40.10-P-1010-01A
Checking condition of rim

P40.10-0259-01

1
Check inside and outside of wheel for dirt and clean wheel if necessary.

2
Check contact surface of rim for dirt and clean if necessary.

3
Check centering, spherical caps and rim flanges for damage. The spherical caps must be

free of grease.

Light-alloy rims

4
The rim flanges on light-alloy rims may exhibit increased levels of wear under the following

conditions:

High loads, operation with a trailer, insufficient tire inflation pressure, use of non-approved

tire makes or versions, contamination with dirt, sand and road salt.

5
The wear (X) must be no more than 1 mm.

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