312 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore only use products tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
ML 350, ML 500
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmis-
sion
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
Transfer case
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
(Dexron 3 or Dexron 2E)
Rear axle
1.3 US qt (1.25 l)
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90)
Front axle
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90)
Power steering
approx. 0.65 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
Front wheel hubs
approx. 1.5oz (43g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
350 IndexVehicle care
Cup holder 244
Engine cleaning 242
Gear selector lever 244
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 242
Instrument cluster 244
Leather upholstery 245
Light alloy wheels 244
MB Tex upholstery 245
Ornamental moldings 242
Paintwork 241
Parktronic* system sensor 243
Plastic and rubber parts 245
Power washer 241
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 244
Tail lamps 242
Tar stains 241
Turn signals 242
Upholstery 245
Vehicle washing 242
Window cleaning 243
Wiper blades 243Vehicle identification number (VIN) 304
Vehicle jack 265
Vehicle lighting
Checking 221
Vehicle tool kit 264
Vehicle with CD-changer* 265
Vehicle washing 242
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 304,
327
Voice control system* 327
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 158
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 49
Warranty coverage 303
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 233
Weights 311
Wheel bolt wrench 265Wheel change
Tightening torque 287
Wheels
Rotating 233
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 140
Refilling washer fluid 230
Replacing wiper blades 283
Washer fluid 230, 319
Washer system 319
Windshield washer fluid 319
Mixing ratio 319
Refilling 230
Wiping with 51
Windshield washer system 319
