2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 belt

305 Contents - Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................306
Warranty coverage .........................306
Identification labels .......................307
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............308
Technical data ................................309
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ................................... 314Engine oils ....................................... 316
Engine oil additives ....................... 316
Air conditioner refrigerant ........... 316
Brake fluid ....................................... 316
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 317
Fuel requirements ......................... 317
Gasoline additives .......................... 318
Coolants ........................................... 318
Consumer information ................. 320

308 Technical data
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data Instruments
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Layout of poly-V-belt drive 1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see technical data.

309 Technical data
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Model ML 320 (163 154)
1
ML 500 (163 175)
1
ML 55 AMG (163 174)
1
Engine11 2 113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp / 5600 rpm
(160 kW / 5600 rpm)288 hp / 5600 rpm
(215 kW / 5600 rpm)342 hp / 5500 rpm
(255 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349233 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)325 ft.lb / 2700 rpm
(440 Nm / 2700 rpm)376 ft.lb / 2800 rpm
(510 Nm / 2800 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.

328 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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

330 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
OObtaining replacement keys .......................................... 25
Odometer/Trip odometer ................................................ 86
Off-Road driving ............................................................. 202
On-board diagnostic system .........................................240
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 88
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 28
Parking ............................................................................ 195
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 230
Malfunction ............................................................... 234
Parktronic switch ......................................................234
Sensors ....................................................................... 231
Warning indicators ................................................... 232
Parking brake ........................137, 191, 193, 195, 241, 267
Partition net .................................................................... 151
Poly-V-belt
Layout .........................................................................308
Power assistance ............................................................ 193
Power seats, front ............................................................ 41Memory function .........................................................43
Recalling positions from memory ............................ 44
Storing positions into memory ................................. 43
Power windows ............................................................... 122
Blocking of rear door windows ............................... 124
Express opening and closing .................................. 123
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 124
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 15
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 164
Rain sensor
See windshield wiper/washer switch .................... 105
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................120
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ........................................................... 119
Rear quarter windows ................................................... 125
Rear seat bench .............................................................. 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 142
Head restraints .......................................................... 143

331 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Rear seat head restraints .............................................. 143
Adjusting .................................................................... 143
Removal ...................................................................... 143
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 77
Inside ............................................................................ 75
Rear window defroster .................................................. 121
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 106
Remote control ................................................................. 24
Battery replacement ................................................. 292
Changing batteries ................................................... 292
Operation ..................................................................... 26
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 293
Removable cargo floor plates ....................................... 147
Replacement keys ............................................................ 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 282
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................295
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 16
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .....................117
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Roof rack .........................................................................296
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................66
Screwdriver .................................................................... 259
Seat belt warning lamp ................................................ 245
Seat belts ...........................................................................48
Fastening ......................................................................50
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................49
Unfastening .................................................................. 52
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................48
Seat bench ....................................................................... 139
Seats, folding (Third row seats) ................................... 144
Seats, front ........................................................................ 38
Heated seats ................................................................. 46
Manual seats ................................................................40
Memory function .........................................................43
Power seats .................................................................. 41
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 94
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 285
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................126
Emergency operation .............................................. 294
Express opening ........................................................127
Synchronizing .......................................................... 294