2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 ECU

239 Spare wheel, vehicle jack
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3Screwdriver
4Wheel bolt wrench
The screwdriver is placed inside the wheel bolt wrench
handle.Air pump (ML 55 AMG)
1Air pump
2Storage compartment
The air pump is located behind the space-saver spare
wheel.
The air pump is secured with a strap.
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252 Battery
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Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
key is in steering lock position 0. The battery must
always be securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation. During removal and installation always
protect the disconnected battery positive (+) terminal
with the cover attached to the battery.
While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps
must not be loosened or detached, otherwise the
generator and other electronic components would be
damaged.Note:
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock in
instrument cluster (see page 80), set date in trip
computer (see page 83), resynchronize the sliding / pop-
up roof (see page 272), the Skyview Top (see page 273)
and the electronic stability program (ESP) (see
page 206).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain material that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.

256 Towing
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ML 320, ML 430The rear towing eye is located behind the right side
cover in the bumper panel.
2To w i n g eye , r e a r
Cover removal:
Using a flat blade screwdriver pry out the cover.
Cover installation:
Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely.

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The rear towing eye is located behind the right side
cover (1) in the bumper panel.
3Cover
4Towing eye, rearCover removal:
Grip cover at bottom and pull out.
Cover installation:
Engage cover and press in securely.
We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 k m / h). The key mu st be in stee ring lo ck p o sitio n 2.
Wa r n i n g !
In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury,
use extreme caution when removing the cover,
because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.

263 Exterior lamps
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H1 U (55 W)
Bulbs for low beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Push down tab at top end of cover (3) and remove. Pull
off electrical connector (5 or 6). Unhook and move aside
clamping ring. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (seating properly in cutouts of bulb
socket), mount clamping ring. Reinstall and push
electrical connector on securely. Reinstall cover (3).Xenon (optional)
Bulb for low beam
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for high beam
Note:
Vehicles with Xenon headlamps:
We recommend that you have changed the bulb for the
high beam by a qualified technician.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

264 Exterior lamps
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Parking, standing, side marker and turn signal lamp
115 6 N A ( 3 2 / 4 c p b u l b )
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (4) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.Bulbs for auxiliary fog lamp (optional)
H3 U (55 W)
Open hood.
Remove cover (9). Unhook clamping ring and remove
bulb. Pull off electrical connector.
Insert new bulb in socket (seating properly in cutouts of
bulb socket), and mount clamping ring. Reinstall and
push electrical connector on securely.
Reinstall cover (9).

267 Exterior lamps
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Remove both securing screws, remove lamp and take
out bulb.High mounted stop lamp (1073 [32 cp bulb])
To replace bulb, squeeze both sides (1, arrows) of cover,
fold forward and remove.
Press tab (2, arrow) on reflector and remove reflector.
Press bulb down, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall reflector.
Position tabs of cover in slots (3, arrows) and reinstall
cover until properly seated.
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