2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 bulbs

237 What you should know at the gas station
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For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 314.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 312.
• Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page 272 for further details.
• Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 316.•Bulbs
high beam: H7(55 W),
low beam: H7 (55 W)
low beam: BiXenon D2S - 35 W (optional)
fog lamps: H8 (35 W)
fog lamps: H3 (55 W) (optional)
turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamps, front: 1157 (32 / 3 cp),
stop lamps: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]),
backup lamps: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]),
turn signal lamps, rear: P Y 21 W,
tail, parking, standing, and rear fog lamp, driver’s
side: P 21/4 W,
side marker lamp, rear: W 5 W,
license plate lamps: C 5 W (tubular),
high mounted stop lamp: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]).

238 Check regulary and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 255 and
“Engine oil level indicator” on page 96.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page 256.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 316.
4Windshield washer system/
Headlamp cleaning system/
Rear window washer system
For refilling reservoir see page 258.
Opening hood, see page 253.
Vehicle lighting: Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 282.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 97.

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Exterior lamps
Headlamp adjustment
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.
For adjusting headlamp aim see page 290.Replacing bulbs
To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in BiXenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb of repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

285 Exterior lamps
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Open hood.
Remove cover (4). Pull off electrical connector (7).
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 (4).
Bulbs for low beam (only Halogen headlamps)
H7 55 W
Open hood.
Push down tab at top end of cover (3) and remove. Pull
off electrical connector (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).BiXenon D2S 35 W
(optional; Canada only standard on ML 500)
Parking, standing, side marker and turn signal lamp
115 7 N A ( 3 2 / 3 c p b u l b )
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (5) 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.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in BiXenon 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.

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Fog lamp assembly
The foglamps are located in the front bumper.
Check and readjust foglamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.
Removing fog lamp assembly:
Remove foglamp holder from bumper by pressing
locking tab of fog lamp holder using a suitable tool
(e.g. screw driver). Swing fog lamp holder out of bumper
and remove fog lamp from holder.1Bulbs for fog lamps
H8 35 W
2Ta b s
Remove connector from lamp (1), turn lamp socket
towards left and pull out. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb into lamp socket and insert into
housing. Turn socket towards right.
During fog lamp installation, make sure that fog lamp
tabs (2) firmly seat into the slots of the holder.
P82.10-2764-26

323 Index
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Emergency Operation .............................................. 190
Fluid level ...................................................................256
Selector lever position .............................................. 186
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 281
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 55
Self-test ......................................................................... 55
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 243
Battery .............................................................................273
Battery recycling ....................................................... 274
Charge indicator lamp ..............................................245
Battery, remote control ................................................. 292
Block heater .................................................................... 201
Blocking of rear door windows .................................... 124
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 243
Brake fluid .............................................................. 193, 316
Brake warning lamp ................................................. 241
Capacity ...................................................................... 315
Brake pad wear indicator ............................................. 247Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 241
Brake fluid low .......................................................... 241
Brakes ......................................................191, 193, 315, 316
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 282
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 314
Cargo area ....................................................................... 149
Hooks .......................................................................... 151
Loading instructions ................................................. 154
Cargo area cover blind .................................................. 155
Cargo compartment lamp ............................................. 129
Cargo floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 147
Storage ........................................................................ 148
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 150
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 178
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 157
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 32

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ETS (4-ETS+) ................................................................... 221
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................. 222
Express opening and
closing of power windows ....................................... 122
Exterior lamp switch ....................................................... 97
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 100
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 282
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror ...............................................288
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 290
Fog lamp assembly ................................................... 286
Fog lamps ................................................................... 103
Headlamp assembly ........................................ 283, 284
Headlamps ................................97, 283, 284, 290, 300
High mounted stop lamp .........................................289
License plate lamps .................................................. 289
Low and high beam ............................................97, 285
Parking lamp .......................................................97, 285
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 282
Side marker lamp ......................................................285
Standing lamp .....................................................97, 285
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 287
Turn signal lamp .................................................97, 285
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position .......................................................... 78Exterior rear view mirrors .............................................. 77
Electrically folding ...................................................... 79
Parking position ..........................................................78
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 267
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 94
FSS indicator lamp ............................................. 85, 247
Floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 147
Fog lamp switch ............................................................. 103
Four ETS
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ ............................................ 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......221
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 243
Fuel
Gasoline additives ..................................................... 318
Premium unleaded gasoline ................... 236, 315, 317
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 295
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 317

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Instrument cluster ........................................................... 82
Activating display ....................................................... 86
Display illumination ................................................... 86
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 84
Malfunction and indicator lamps ...........................240
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 86
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 132
Interior lighting ............................................................. 128
JJump starting ..................................................................275KKeys, changing batteries
in the electronic key ................................................. 292
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24
LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 282
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 288
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 290
Fog lamp assembly .................................................. 286
Fog lamps ................................................................... 103
Headlamp assembly .........................................283, 284
Headlamps ................................ 97, 283, 284, 290, 300
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 289
License plate lamps ................................................. 289
Low and high beam ............................................ 97, 285
Parking lamp ...................................................... 97, 285
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 282
Side marker lamp ..................................................... 285
Standing lamp ..................................................... 97, 285
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 287
Turn signal lamp ................................................ 97, 285
Layout of poly-V-belt ..................................................... 308
Liftgate ............................................................................... 34
Unlocking .....................................................................27
Lighter ............................................................................. 138
Limp home mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 190
Loading instructions ...................................................... 154