2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 headlamp

293 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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cluster displayPractical 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 systemapprox. 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 AMGapprox. 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 ratios, see
page 237.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 201
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................202
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................222
Adjustable steering wheel .............................................. 70
Indicator lamp ...........................................................222
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................268
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................294
Air pump .........................................................................239
Air recirculation ............................................................ 102
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 53
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................222
Airbags .............................................................................. 56
Alarm system ............................................................. 35, 36
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 181, 235, 293, 297
Antiglare night position ................................................. 71
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 201
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................202
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................222
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 35
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 178Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 118
Rear passenger compartment ................................. 118
Automatic central locking ..............................................32
Automatic transmission ................................................ 165
Emergency Operation ............................................... 172
Fluid level .................................................................. 234
Selector lever position .............................................. 168
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 259
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 53
Self-test ......................................................................... 53
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 199
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................221
Battery .............................................................................251
Battery recycling ...................................................... 252
Charge indicator lamp ............................................. 223
Battery, remote control ................................................. 270
Block heater .................................................................... 182
Blocking of rear door windows ....................................105
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 199
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................221

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Emission control label ..................................................285
Engine compartment ..................................................... 231
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ....... 218
Engine oil additives .......................................................294
Engine oil consumption ................................................234
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 89, 233
Warning ......................................................................224
Engine oil level indicator ................................................ 89
Engine oils ......................................................................294
Capacities ...................................................................292
Low engine oil level warning ..................................224
Engine overheating ......................................................... 81
Engine speed limit
Overrevving ................................................................. 82
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 131
Entrance lamps ...............................................................112
ESP
LOW RANGE — ESP ..................................................208
ESP (Electronic stability program) ..............................205
Control switch ...........................................................207
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Synchronizing ...........................................................206
Warning lamp ............................................................ 221ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................55
ETS (4-ETS+) .................................................................. 203
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................ 204
Exterior lamp switch .......................................................90
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 260
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 268
Auxiliary fog lamp ............................................. 92, 264
Fog lamps .....................................................................93
Headlamp assembly ......................................... 261, 262
Headlamps .................................90, 261, 262, 268, 280
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 267
License plate lamps ................................................. 267
Low and high beam ............................................90, 263
Parking lamp ...................................................... 90, 264
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 260
Side marker lamp ..................................................... 264
Standing lamp .....................................................90, 264
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 265
Turn signal lamp ................................................90, 264
Turn signal lamp, side ............................................. 266
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............................................73
Electrically folding ...................................................... 75

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................228
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 87
FSS indicator lamp ............................................ 79, 225
Floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 129
Fog lamp switch ........................................................ 92, 93
Four ETS
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................204
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......203
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................296
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 213, 293, 295
Fuel filler flap
Manual release .......................................................... 274
Fuel requirements .........................................................295
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................220
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities ..............292
Fuses, electrical .............................................................228
GGarage door opener .......................................................140
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 296
Fuel requirements ................................................... 295
Premium unleaded .................................................. 295
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 36
Glove box ......................................................................... 115HHazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 94
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................................................43
Front .............................................................................. 43
Front, removal ............................................................. 43
Rear .............................................................................124
Removal ............................................................... 43, 125
Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 268
Headlamp assembly
Halogen ....................................................................... 261
Xenon ......................................................................... 262

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 94
Headlights ......................................................................... 90
Heated seats ..................................................................... 44
Hood ................................................................................. 231
Hooks ............................................................................... 133
IIdentification labels .......................................................285
Illuminated vanity mirrors ............................................113
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 78
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 67
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 65
Inflating the space-saver tire .......................................249
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 148
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 76
Activating display ....................................................... 80
Display illumination ................................................... 80
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 78
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 218
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 80Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 114
Interior lighting .............................................................. 110
JJump starting ................................................................. 253KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 260
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 268
Auxiliary fog lamp ............................................. 92, 264
Fog lamps .....................................................................93
Headlamp assembly ......................................... 261, 262
Headlamps .................................90, 261, 262, 268, 280
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 267
License plate lamps ................................................. 267
Low and high beam ............................................90, 263

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 281
Rims and tires ...........................................................288
Where to find it ................................................................ 14
Window wiper/washer, rear .......................................... 96
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ......................................................................236
Windshield wiper/washer switch ................................. 95
Winter driving ................................................................ 181
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 180
Wiper blade
Replacing ....................................................................275