1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 battery capacity

181 Driving instructions
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before the onset of
winter.
•Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE / CCMC class) and filling quantity,
see page 292.
•Check engine coolant anticorrosion / antifreeze
concentration.
•Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing temperatures
see page 237.
•Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
•Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS), the four wheel electronic
traction system (4-ETS+), the electronic stability
program (ESP), and electronic brake proportioning
(EBP) can only be achieved with M+S rated radial-ply
tires and / or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
For driving instructions using snow chains see
page 179.
Deep water
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown
depth. Before driving through water, determine its
depth. It should not be deeper than approximately
20 inches (50 cm).
If you must drive through deep water, drive slowly to
prevent water from entering the engine compartment or
passenger compartment, being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to electrical
components or wiring, to engine or transmission that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

251 Battery
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the engine
compartment.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..

181
Driving instructions
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before the onset of
winter.
• Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE / CCMC class) and filling quantity,
see page 292.
• Check engine coolant anticorrosion / antifreeze
concentration.
• Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing temperatures
see page 237.
• Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
• Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit. In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS), the four wheel electronic
traction system (4-ETS+), the electronic stability
program (ESP), and electronic brake proportioning
(EBP) can only be achieved with M+S rated radial-ply
tires and / or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
For driving instructions using snow chains see
page 179.
Deep water
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown
depth. Before driving through water, determine its
depth. It should not be deeper than approximately
20 inches (50 cm).
If you must drive through deep water, drive slowly to
prevent water from entering the engine compartment or
passenger compartment, being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to electrical
components or wiring, to engine or transmission that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

251
Battery
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints
Car care Index
If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary. Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the engine
compartment.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..

230 OperationWinter driving
Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-
cle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This
service includes:

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.


Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze which is formulated
for temperatures below freezing point
(page 307).


Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to ensure
that the engine can be started even at
low ambient temperatures.


Tire change. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the
winter season.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Use of winter tires
is the only way to achieve the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS, ESP, 4-ETS, and
EBP in winter operation.
For safe handling, ensure that all winter
tires mounted are of the same make and
have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-
tices are available at your tire dealer or any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.Warning!
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under
1/6in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no long-
er suitable for winter operation.
Warning!
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

1.1
Unscrew bolts at rear of 2/3 seat bench and

raise rear of seat bench

Up to VIN A145272, X708318.

1.2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench

seat

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR91.12-P-1100GH

Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.

2.1
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell

As of VIN A145273, X708319. See

operator's manual.

3.1
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting

bracket (1) of 60% seat forward

Carefully pull floor covering forward under

the seat console to prevent it from tearing.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

4.1
Pull the floor covering forward under the front

corner of the left C-pillar cover (2)

Carefully pull the floor covering forward

under the cover to prevent it from tearing.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

5
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat

retaining cable (3)

Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not

damaged when cutting the floor covering.

As of VIN A145273, X708319. Broken

line marks the cut.

6
Fold floor mat back

Do not crease floor mat!

Fold floor mat back far enough to provide

access to cap (84) between body and fuel

pump.

7
Remove end cover (84) of body


Installation:
Replace cap and insert with

new sealing compound.


Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.

Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to

remove.

8
Seal fuel return line (90/11)

Pliers

*163589003700

9
Connect extraction hose (90/14) with adapter
hose to connection for fuel return line (90/11)

Extraction hose

*168589009000


Adapter hose

*163589009100

10
Connect ground cable (90/10) of extraction

pump ground terminal vehicle battery

Pumping out

11
Pump fuel out into safety container using

extraction pump


*BF47.10-P-1001-01A


*WH58.30-Z-1001-16A

12
Install in the reverse order


Fuel tank

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 up to

31.08.01
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 as of

01.09.01


Models

163.157/

175
Model

163.128
Model

163.174

BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
72838393

Reserve capacity
Liter
10121212

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GF54.21-P-4106-01GH
Extended Activity Module - Task

n

The primary tasks of the Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1) are

as follows:
D
To control the door sill lights

D
To suppress the auto-dimming mirror function

D
To control the headlight cleaning system (HCS)

D
To control the rear window defroster

D
To control seat heating

D
To control the power supply via control console to tilt/sliding or

louvered sunroof switch

D
To control the PTC heater booster (R22/3)

D
To control the auxiliary fan (M4)

D
To read the cruise control switch (S40) and relay data to control

module (DAS, N73/1)

D
To read the contacts for wiper speed settings 1 and 2 on

combination switch (S4) for diagnosis.

To perform these tasks the Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1)

reads various signals and switch settings directly.

The Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1) interfaces with other
control modules via the engine compartment CAN.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis is performed using the Star diagnostic tool. To facilitate

this task, the Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1) is equipped

with its own diagnostics cable.
This cable is also used to diagnose the
All Activity Module (AAM,

N10)
and the
transfer case control module (N78)
.

The Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1) is linked to the All

Activity Module (AAM, N10) via the
engine compartment CAN
.

Data communication between the All Activity Module (AAM,

N10) and the Extended Activity Module (EAM, N10/1) is

assumed by the
CAN (N10 - N10/1)
when terminal 15 is off.

The CAN (N10 - N10/1)
is an independent CAN bus located

between the All Activity Module (AAM, N10) and the Extended

Activity Module (EAM, N10/1).
No other
control modules are

connected to the CAN (N10 - N10/1).

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Details:

Door sill lights

When the front interior light is on and one of the front doors is open,

or when the rear interior light is on and one of the back doors is open,

the door sill lights for the open door will illuminate.

Headlight cleaning system (HCS)

Activating a separate switch causes the EAM to send a turn-on signal

to the HCS pump relay.

EAM will send an additional turn-on signal to the HCS pump relay

only after the cleaning operation is completed and a "rest period" of

approximately 2.5 sec. has passed.

Auto-dimming mirror function

The auto-dimming mirror function is suppressed when the interior

light is on or reverse gear is engaged.

Auto-dimming suppression for the outside rearview mirror (slave) is

activated by the inside rearview mirror (master).

Heater booster/PTC air heater for diesel engines

EAM monitors system voltage and adjusts heater booster capacity to

minimize load on battery.
Rear window defroster

EAM sets maximum ON time for rear window defroster depending

on outdoor temperature and current vehicle speed.
D
Standard ON time:
10 min.

D
Outdoor temperature < 5
o
C:
Additional 5 min.

D
Speed >80 km/h:
Additional 3 min.

Seat heating

Sets maximum seat heating time.
D
Setting 1: max. 20 min.

D
Setting 2: max. 5 min.

Tilt/sliding or louvered sunroofs

Signal via AAM2 allows operation of tilt/sliding or louvered sunroofs

when ignition is on (standard mode) or off (keyless mode).

Ignition authorization via CAN

The EAM issues ignition authorization to AAM2 via the engine

compartment CAN depending on the requirements of the engine

control unit in connection with the FBM.

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1.1
Unscrew bolts at rear of 2/3 seat bench and

raise rear of seat bench

Up to VIN A145272, X708318.

1.2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench

seat

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR91.12-P-1100GH

Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.

2.1
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell

As of VIN A145273, X708319. See

operator's manual.

3.1
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting

bracket (1) of 60% seat forward

Carefully pull floor covering forward under

the seat console to prevent it from tearing.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

4.1
Pull the floor covering forward under the front

corner of the left C-pillar cover (2)

Carefully pull the floor covering forward

under the cover to prevent it from tearing.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

5
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat

retaining cable (3)

Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not

damaged when cutting the floor covering.

As of VIN A145273, X708319. Broken

line marks the cut.

6
Fold floor mat back

Do not crease floor mat!

Fold floor mat back far enough to provide

access to cap (84) between body and fuel

pump.

7
Remove end cover (84) of body


Installation:
Replace cap and insert with

new sealing compound.


Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.

Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to

remove.

8
Seal fuel return line (90/11)

Pliers

*163589003700

9
Connect extraction hose (90/14) with adapter
hose to connection for fuel return line (90/11)

Extraction hose

*168589009000


Adapter hose

*163589009100

10
Connect ground cable (90/10) of extraction

pump ground terminal vehicle battery

Pumping out

11
Pump fuel out into safety container using

extraction pump


*BF47.10-P-1001-01A


*WH58.30-Z-1001-16A

12
Install in the reverse order


Fuel tank

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 up to

31.08.01
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 as of

01.09.01


Models

163.157/

175
Model

163.128
Model

163.174

BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
72838393

Reserve capacity
Liter
10121212

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