117 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal driving conditions, the cool-
ant temperature may rise to 248°F
(120°C). The coolant temperature may
climb to the red marking:
at high outside temperatures
during stop-and-go city traffic
when driving on hilly terrain
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature in the red zone.
Doing so may cause serious engine dam-
age which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Display in the speedometer
Changing display
Press the left knob1 in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 116).
The display changes between main
odometer and trip odometer.
Press the left knob1 twice.
The next scheduled service is displayed
(page 232).
Warning!
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Driving when your engine is badly overheat-
ed can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
Rear axle shock absorber
Wheel location
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
INSTALLING PINCH NUT ON REAR STABILIZER BAR CONNECTING ROD BOLT - SM32.35-P-0001A
MODEL 163.154 #A as of 000001 up to 014254
Vehicles within the Effective Serial Number Range, must have the following work performed during next
scheduled maintenance or service. Install pinch nut to ensure proper tightening torque of rear stabilizer bar
mounting.
Damage code for warranty/goodwill claim: 32 920 07
Fig. 26: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bar And Pinch Nut
BA32.20-P-1001-04FNut, link rod to torsion
barNm28
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA32.25-P-1001-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to lower
wishboneNM85
BA32.25-P-1002-03DSelf-locking nut, shock
absorber to frame side
memberNM20
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA35.20-P-1003-07ASelf-locking nut of lower
wishbone to rear axle
carrierNM135
Installation
1Retorque nut (1) on rear stabilizer bar connecting rod bolt*BA32.20-P-1001-04F
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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