2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 225 Operation
Engine compartment
More information can be found in the 
“Technical data” section (
page 307).
Warning!
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Washer solvent / antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer 
sol

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 226 OperationTires and wheels
Tires and wheelsSee your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center for information on tested and 
recommended rims and tires for summer 
and winter operation. They ca

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 227 Operation
Tires and wheels
Life of tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon 
varying factors including but not limited to:
Driving style

Tire pressure

Distance driven
Direction of ro

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 228 OperationTires and wheelsTire pressure changes by approximately 
1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air 
temperature change. Keep this in mind 
when checking tire pressure where the 
temperatu

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 229 Operation
Tires and wheels
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after 
changing a wheel. Wheels could become 
loose if not tightened with a torque of 
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Use only genuine

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 230 OperationWinter driving
Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-
cle winterized at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This 
service includes:
Check of anticorrosio

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 231 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block 
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.Snow ch

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 232 OperationMaintenance
MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have 
your vehicle serviced by your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in 
accordance with the Service Booklet at the 
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