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Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176 °F (80 °C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt. Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should not become
wet.
Cloth Upholstery
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
Plastic and rubber parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.

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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts required for
maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically
located parts distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or compromise its durability or
safety. Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Massachusetts, and Vermont emission control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be
mailed to you.

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Technical data
Model ML 320 (163 154)
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ML 430 (163 172)
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ML 55 AMG (163 174)
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Engine 112 113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders688
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 260.6 cu.in. (4266 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp / 5600 rpm (160 kW / 5600 rpm) 268 hp / 5750 rpm
(200 kW / 5750 rpm) 342 hp / 5500 rpm
(255 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349 233 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm) 288 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(390 Nm / 3000 rpm) 376 ft.lb / 2800 rpm
( 510 N m / 2 80 0 r p m )
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding d ata of all
special bodies and special equipment.

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Rims – Tires
1 Must not be used with snow chains.Model ML 320 ML 430 ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset 8 J x 16 H 2 ET62
2.4 in (62 mm) 8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm) 9 J x 18 H2 ET 52
2.0 in (52 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 255 / 65 R 16 109H 275 / 55 R 17 109H 285 / 50 R 18 109W
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Spare wheel
Rim (standard equipment)
Steel
Wheel offset 4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm) 4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm) 4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)
Space-saver tire T155 / 90 D18 113M
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T155 / 90 D18 113M
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Rims – Winter tires
Rims – Tires (optional)
Model ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset 8
1/2 J x 17 H2 ET 52
2.0 in (52 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109H
Model ML 320 ML 430
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset 8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm) 8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset 8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109H 275 / 55 R 17 109H

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
Engine with oil filter
(recommended engine oils) ML 320 / ML 430
ML 55 AMG 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
Automatic transmission
(automatic transmission fluid) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Transfer case
(Dexron 3 or Dexron 2E) 1. 6 U S q t (1. 5 l )
Rear axle
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90) 1.3 US qt (1.25 l)
Front axle
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90) 1. 2 U S q t (1. 1 l )
Power steering
(MB Power steering fluid) approx. 0.65 US qt (0.6 l)
Front wheel hubs
(high temperature roller bearing grease) approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each

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Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y. Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
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Premium unleaded gasoline
Caution!
To maintain the engine’s durability and performance,
premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
• have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded
regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible,
• avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
• do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the
vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
• do not exceed 2 / 3 of maximum accelerator pedal
position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain. Fuel requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM
standard D 439:
The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M) / 2].
This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as
Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the
ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3%
plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed.
Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded
gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements
such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor
pressure etc..