2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 233 Operation
Maintenance
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term:
the9 or ½symbol appears in 
the display2 for 30 seconds and a 
signal sounds after switching on the

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 234 OperationVehicle care
Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicle
While in operation, even while parked, your 
vehicle is subjected to varying external in-
fluences which, if gone unchecked, can

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 235 Operation
Vehicle care
We have selected car-care products and 
compiled recommendations which are 
specially matched to our vehicles and 
which always reflect the latest technology. 
You can obtai

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 236 OperationVehicle careEngine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment 
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from the intrusion of 
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosi

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 237 Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the Parktronic* system 
sensors
1Parktronic system sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as 
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water to cl

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 238 OperationVehicle careLight alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care 
should be used for regular cleaning of the 
light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with 
Mercedes-Benz

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2004 W163 Owners Manual 239 Operation
Vehicle care
Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing 
clothing that has the tendency to give off 
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause 
the upholstery to become permanent

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