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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rims – Winter tires
Rims – Tires (optional) Model ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H2 ET 52
2.0 in (52 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109H
Model ML 320 ML 500
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109V 275 / 55 R 17 109V
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333 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 150
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 272
Tire traction .................................................................... 197
Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 195
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 272
Tire replacement ....................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions .................................... 199
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 259
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 37
Switching off ................................................................ 37
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 277
Stranded vehicle ....................................................... 281
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 281
Trailer operation ............................................................ 216
Trailer towing .................................................................209
Transmission .................................................................. 183
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............227
Transmission fluid level ...............................................256Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 281
Traveling abroad ............................................................201
Trip computer ................................................................... 89
Trip odometer ................................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................................................34
Opening ........................................................................ 27
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 129
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 98
Turn signals ......................................................................97
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 131
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 259
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Vehicle tools
Screwdriver ............................................................... 259
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................240
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 306
Washing the vehicle ......................................................300
What you should know at the gas station .................. 235
Wheel bolt wrench ......................................................... 259
Wheels .............................................................................262
Changing wheels ......................................................267
Light alloy wheels .....................................................302
Rims and tires ........................................................... 310
Where to find it ................................................................ 14Window wiper/washer, rear ......................................... 106
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 122
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Low fluid level warning lamp ................................. 247
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 258
Windshield wiper/washer switch ............................... 105
Winter driving ............................................................... 200
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 199
Wiper blade
Replacing ................................................................... 295
Wiper operation ............................................................. 105