2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 weight

258 Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.

Remove the jack.1-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
110 ft lb (150 Nm).

Store jack and tool kit.
Warning!
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Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identi-
fied by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 ft lb (150 Nm).iThe removed road wheel cannot be
stored in the spare wheel carrier or in-
side the storage compartment in the
rear cargo area (ML 55 AMG), but
should be transported in the rear cargo
compartment wrapped in a protective
cover supplied with the vehicle.
The protective cover is located in the
rear cargo compartment behind the
cover in the right side trim panel.

260 Practical hintsFlat tire

Detach the electric air pump.

Reinstall tire valve cap.

Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the rear cargo compart-
ment.
Warning!
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Follow recommended inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicat-
ed by the label on the driver’s door latch
post). Overloading the tires can overheat
them, possibly causing a blowout.

273 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

283 Technical data
Weights
Weights
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

302 IndexCargo floor plates 144
Installing 144
Removing 144
Storing 144
Cargo tie-down rings 140
Catalytic converter 198
CD-changer* 238
Center console 27
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 89
From inside 89
Switch 90
Unlocking from inside 89, 90
Central locking switch 90
Certification label 276
Charge indicator lamp 233
Charging
Vehicle battery 262
Chart
Fuses 271
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 232
Checking
Coolant level 201, 206Oil level 201, 203
Tire inflate pressure 201
Vehicle lighting 201
Checking weights
Trailer and vehicle 193
Checklist
Off-road driving 187
Returning from off-road driving 191
Child safety 63
Airbags 56
Infant and child restraint systems 54,
60, 63
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation 69
Cigarette lighter
Front center console 156
Cleaning
Cup holder 221
Gear selector lever 221
Hard plastic trim items 221
Headlamps 121
Headliner 221
Instrument cluster 221
Leather upholstery 222
Light alloy wheels 221MB Tex upholstery 222
Plastic and rubber parts 222
Seat belts 221
Steering wheel 221
Windows 220
Windshield 48
Wiper blades 220
Cleaning and care of the vehicle see
Vehicle care 217
Clock 26, 112
Closing
Glove box 152
Hood 203
Liftgate 88
Rear quarter windows* 136
Side windows 135
Sliding/pop-up roof 246
Sliding/pop-up roof* 137
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 246
Cockpit 22, 293
Combination switch 102
High beam flasher 47, 102
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47

316 IndexSwitching off
Automatic climate control 127
ESP 76
Front fog lamps 106
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Rapid seat heating 91
Rear fog lamp 106
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 118
Switching on
Automatic climate control 126
ESP 77
Front fog lamps 105
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 105
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 102
Rapid seat heating 91
Seat heating 91
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 118
Trip computer 172
Windshield wipers 47Synchronizing
Power windows 136
Remote control 244
Sliding/pop-up roof 138
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Tachometer 26, 112
Displaying gear range 114
Tail lamps 251
Cleaning 220
Replacing bulbs 248
Tar stains 218
Technical data 286
Brake fluid 286
Coolants 287
Electrical system 281
Engine 278
Engine oil 286
Engine oil additives 286
Fuel requirements 287
Gasoline additives 287
Main dimensions 282
Premium unleaded gasoline 286
Rims and tires 279
Weights 283
Windshield and headlamp washer sys-
tem 290Tele Aid
Information 165
Initiating an emergency call manually
163
Roadside assistance 163
Tele Aid System 160
Tele Aid System* 296
Tele Aid* 159
Emergency calls 161
Remote door unlock 167
Stolen vehicle tracking services 168
System self-check 160
Upgrade signals 166
Telematics* 296
Telephone* 158
Temperature
Grades of tires 292
Tires 211
Third row seats* 96
Folding down single seat 96
Installing single seat 98
Removing single seat 98
Storing single seat 97
Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 140
Tightening torque 296
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 258

317 Index
Tilt
Head restraint 36
Time
Setting hours 112
Setting minutes 112
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 201, 211
Tire speed rating 184, 296
Tire traction 183
Tires 209, 279, 291
Direction of rotation 210
Driving instructions 182
Retreads 209
Rims and tires 279
Rotating 212
Service life 210
Temperature 211
Temperature grades 292
Tread depth 213
Wear pattern 212
Winter 213
Tools 237
Vehicle jack 237
Vehicles with CD-changer* 238
Wheel bolt wrench 237Tow-away alarm 29, 79
Arming 79
Disarming 79
Disarming for transport 79
Towing
Trailer 192
Towing a trailer 194
Automatic transmission 117
Towing eyes
Front 269
Rear 269
Towing the vehicle 267
Stranded vehicle 270
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 168
Traction 291, 296
Trailer
Attaching 194
Loading 193
Towing 194
Trailer hitches 192
Trailer towing 192
Attaching a trailer 194
Checking weights 193
Electrical connections 192
Hitches 192Loading 193
Parking 196
Weights and ratings 193
Trailer weights and ratings 193
Transfer case 296
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 118
Switching off 118
Switching on 118
Transmission selector lever 245
Unlocking manually 245
Tread depth (tires) 213
Treadwear 291
Trip computer
Average fuel consumption 175
Compass 173
Distance remaining 175
Selecting functions 172
Setting date 172
Stop watch 175
Switching on 172
Trip computer* 29, 172
Country 176
Language 176
Trip odometer
Resetting 112

318 IndexTrip odometer display 111
Trunk see Cargo compartment 85
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 247
Cleaning lenses 220
Front bulbs 247
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 248, 251
Turning off
Engine 51
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Unlocking 32, 84
Centrally from inside 90
Driver’s door in an emergency 242
Driver’s door, fuel filler flap 85
Fuel filler flap 200
In an emergency 242
Transmission selector lever
manually 245
Vehicle in an emergency 167
With the remote control 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 166Uphill driving
Cruise control 147
Upholstery
Cleaning 222
Upshifting 114
Useful features 152
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 156
Cup holder 154
Electrical outlet 158
Garage door opener 168
Interior storage spaces 152
Tele Aid* 159
Telephone* 158
Trip computer* 172
V
Vehicle
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 243
Lowering 258
Proper use of 17
Service battery 261
Towing 267
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 242
Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings 193
Vehicle battery 261Vehicle care 217
Cup holder 221
Engine cleaning 219
Gear selector lever 221
Hard plastic trim items 221
Headlamps 220
Instrument cluster 221
Leather upholstery 222
Light alloy wheels 221
MB Tex upholstery 222
Ornamental moldings 220
Paintwork 219
Parktronic* system sensor 220
Plastic and rubber parts 222
Power washer 218
Seat belts 221
Steering wheel 221
Tail lamps 220
Tar stains 218
Turn signals 220
Upholstery 222
Vehicle washing 219
Window cleaning 220
Wiper blades 220
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 276
Vehicle jack 238