1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 coolant capacity

293
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+]) approx. 0.9 US qt (0.8 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1) Vehicles without
headlamp cleaning
system
Vehicles with headlamp
cleaning system approx. 5.5 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze) approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)) ML 320 / ML 430
ML 55 AMG approx. 19.2 US gal (73.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
approx. 24.5 US gal (93.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r i c a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing r atios, see
page 237.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity

301
Index
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care
Index
Brake fluid ............................................................. 175, 294
Brake warning lamp ................................................. 219
Capacity ......................................................................293
Brake pad wear indicator .............................................225
Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 219 Brake fluid low .......................................................... 219
Brakes ....................................................173, 175, 293, 294
CCapacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ...............................292
Cargo area ....................................................................... 131 Hooks .......................................................................... 133
Loading instructions ................................................ 136
Cargo area cover blind .................................................. 137
Cargo compartment lamp .............................................. 111
Cargo floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 129
Storage ........................................................................ 130
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 132
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 160
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 139
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 32 Central locking system .................................................... 26
Automatic central locking .........................................32
Locking and unlocking ............................................... 27
Mechanical keys ..........................................................29
Panic button .................................................................28
Remote control ............................................................26
Unlocking the liftgate ................................................. 28
Vehicle keys .................................................................24
Changing wheels ........................................................... 245 Inflating the space-saver tire ................................. 249
Charge indicator lamp .................................................. 223
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 218
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 215
Checking engine oil level Via engine oil level indicator ....................................89
Via oil dipstick .......................................................... 233
Child restraint ..............................................38, 46, 53, 65
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 278
Climate control .................................................................98 Air recirculation ........................................................102
Basic setting ...............................................................100
Defogging windows ................................................... 101
Defrosting windshield .............................................. 101
Dust filter ...................................................................102
Rear window defroster ............................................. 103
Special settings ......................................................... 101

300 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore use only brands tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
ML 350, ML 500
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmis-
sion
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
Transfer case
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
(Dexron 3 or Dexron 2E)
Rear axle
1.3 US qt (1.25 l)
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90)
Front axle
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90)
Power steering
approx. 0.65 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
Front wheel hubs
approx. 1.5oz (43g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease

301 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Cooling system
approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
MB Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Fuel tank
ML 350, ML 500
22.0 US gal (83.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON
including a reserve of
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning
system*
8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 307).

307 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp washer fluid
reservoir has a capacity of approx.
8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water (or
concentrate and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:

1 part “S” to 100 parts water
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) water].
For temperatures below freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze:


1part “S” to 100parts solvent
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) solvent].
Warning!
G
Washer solvent / antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer
solvent / antifreeze on hot engine parts, be-
cause it may ignite and burn. You could be
seriously burned.

Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off by itself when engine is running.
Risk of

injury
caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

8
Pour in coolant

Warm up engine by running at moderate

revs. Top up coolant constantly at coolant

expansion reservoir. Close coolant expansion

tank once

coolant temperature is 60-70 °C.

*BF20.00-P-1001-02E


Note on coolant level
Model 124, 129, 140, 163.113, 168, 170, 202,

208, 210, 220, 463

AH20.00-P-1142-01A

9
Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA


Cooling system

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BF20.00-P-1001-02E
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liter
Y
11.0

Filling capacity of anticorrosion/

antifreeze agent down to

-37 °C
Liter
Y
5.5

Filling capacity of anticorrosion/

antifreeze up to -45 °C
Liter
Y
6.25

Specifications for Operating

Fluids
SheetBB00.40-P-0310-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0325-00A

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1
Open cooling system cap (2) on coolant

expansion reservoir (1)

Cap with detent:

Turn cap carefully as far as the first detent,

release pressure, and then unscrew cap.

2-stage and 1-stage cap: Rotate cap half

a revolution in a counterclockwise direction,

release overpressure, then unscrew cap.

2.1Remove engine compartment paneling
Models 129, 202, 208, 210

AR61.20-P-1105AB

Models 163.172/ 174/ 175

AR61.20-P-1105GH

Models 163.113/ 128

AR94.30-P-5400GH

Model 211

AR61.20-P-1105T

Models 215, 220

AR61.20-P-1105M

Model 230

AR61.20-P-1105R

2.2Remove underride guard
Only on model 463

3.1
Remove air guide
Only on model 163 with engine 113.942

4
Drain coolant

Model 163: For draining coolant, detach

bottom coolant line at radiator or at coolant

pump.

Collect coolant Observe regulations for

disposal of coolant.


Installation:
On model 163 replace
radiator connection of hose clamps to coolant

hose, otherwise this can cause a damage to

the bolt/thread.


Hose clamp

*BA20.20-P-1004-01A

Pouring in

5
Pour in coolant

All except engine 137

*BF20.00-P-1001-02K


Engine 137

*BF20.00-P-1001-02M


Notes on coolant level
Engines 112, 113, 137, 275, 285

AH20.00-P-1142-01V


Notes on coolant level
Model 163 with engines 111, 112, 113

AH20.00-P-1142-01GH

6
Bleed cooling system

Let engine run, put heater on full heat

output.

Except stationary heater, code 228

AR20.00-P-1142-06GA

With stationary heater code 228

7
Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA


Radiator, coolant hoses

Number

Designation
Engines

112.942/

970,

113.942/

965/981

BA20.20-P-1004-01A
Hose clamp
Nm
3

Designation
Engines

112.910 /920

in model 202,

112.940

in model 208
Engines

112.911/921/941

in model 210
Engines

112.922/944/972

in model 220

BF20.00-P-1001-02K
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liters
Y
9.5
Y
10.0
Y
10.5

Capacity of

anticorrosion/antifreeze agent

down to -37°C

Liters

Y
4.75
Y
5.0
Y
5.0

Capacity of anticorrosion/

antifreeze agent down

to -45°C

Liters

Y
5.25
Y
5.5
Y
5.5

Specifications for Operating

Fluids
SheetBB00.40-P-0310-01ABB00.40-P-0310-01ABB00.40-P-0310-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0325-00ABB00.40-P-0325-00ABB00.40-P-0325-00A

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Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off by itself when engine is running.
Risk of

injury
caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

8
Pour in coolant

Warm up engine by running at moderate

revs. Top up coolant constantly at coolant

expansion reservoir. Close coolant expansion

tank once

coolant temperature is 60-70 °C.

*BF20.00-P-1001-02E


Note on coolant level
Model 124, 129, 140, 163.113, 168, 170, 202,

208, 210, 220, 463

AH20.00-P-1142-01A

9
Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA


Cooling system

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BF20.00-P-1001-02E
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liter
Y
11.0

Filling capacity of anticorrosion/

antifreeze agent down to

-37 °C
Liter
Y
5.5

Filling capacity of anticorrosion/

antifreeze up to -45 °C
Liter
Y
6.25

Specifications for Operating

Fluids
SheetBB00.40-P-0310-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-0325-00A

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