1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 213 Operation
Driving instructions
carried out regularly according to 
Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. 
For details refer to the Service Booklet.
Coolant temperature
During severe operating cond

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 214 OperationAt the gas station
At the gas stationRefueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the 
left-hand side of the vehicle towards the 
rear. Locking / unlocking the vehicle with 
the remote c

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 215 Operation
At the gas station

Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the 
right.
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.

Close the fuel filler flap.
Check regularly and before a long tri

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 216 OperationAt the gas stationEngine oil level
More information on engine oil see “Engine 
oil” (
page 218).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. More in-
formation on replacing light

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 217 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1Release lever

Pull release lever1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator-grille. 
If not,

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 218 OperationEngine compartment
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of ap-
proximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.

Check to make sure the hood is fully 
closed.
If you can raise t

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 219 Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level via display
When checking the oil level the vehicle 
must
be parked on level ground

be at normal operating temperature

have been station

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997  Complete Repair Manual 220 OperationEngine compartmentThe display 
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 flashes in the 
speedometer display, if a proper oil level 
check cannot be performed.

If engine is at normal operating 
temperature, wait five mi