2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 tires

424 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Check tires
The tire pressure in one or more tires is
already below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers.

Check and adjust tire pressure as
required.

If necessary, change the wheel.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

481 Technical data
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.

487 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been specifi-
cally developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
® and can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
A placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressure is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles
may have supplemental tire inflation
pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 345) or for vehicle
loads less than the maximum loaded
vehicle condition. If such information is
provided, it can be found on the placard
located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire inflation pressure should
be checked regularly and should only
be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.

488 Technical dataRims and tiresRims and tires
ML 350
ML 350*
ML 500
ML 350 (Sport Package*)
ML 500 (Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8J x18 H2
8J x19 H2
Wheel offset
2.20 in (56 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
255/50 R19 103W
All-season tires
1
235/65 R17 104H M+S
255/55 R18 105H M+S
not available at time of
printing
3
Winter tires
1,23
2Not available as factory equipment.3Data not available at time of printing; please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
235/65 R17 104H M+S.
255/55 R18 105H M+S
.
not available at time of
printing
3
All-terrain tires*
1,2
-
255/55 R18 105H M+S
-

489 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
ML 350
ML 500
Rim
4.0B x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.58 in (40 mm)
Tire
T 155/90-18 113M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the Minispare wheel
rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the
yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim
differs from the values given in this
Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
Minispare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation
pressure of the Minispare tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the
road tires.
Inflate the Minispare tire to approxi-
mately 61 psi (4.2 bar).

506 Technical termsTIN
(Tire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 367)
Tire load rating
(page 367)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 367)
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.Transfer case
Speed of rotation/torque converter
that works together with the ->auto-
matic transmission.
Tread
(
page 367)
Treadwear indicators
(page 367)
TWR
(Tongue W
eight R
ating)
The TWR is the maximum permissible
weight on the trailer tongue.Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 367)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 367)
Vehicle level control*
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 368)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.

511 Index
Checking
Coolant level 332
Engine oil with the
control system (ML 500 only) 328
Engine oil with the
oil dipstick (ML 350 only) 330
Oil level 327
Tire inflate pressure 325
Vehicle lighting 325
Checking tire pressure
electronically with the
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*) 351
Checking weights
Trailer and vehicle 315
Checklist
Off-road driving 307
Returning from off-road driving 313
Child safety 78
Air bags 68
Infant and child
restraint systems 73, 78
LATCH type child seat mounts 88Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter*
Front center console 275
Cleaning
Carpet 379
Cup holder 379
Gear selector lever 379
Hard plastic trim items 379
Headlamps 194
Headliner 379
Instrument cluster 379
Leather upholstery* 380
Light alloy wheels 379
MB Tex upholstery 380
Plastic and rubber parts 380
Seat belts 379
Steering wheel 379
Windows 378
Windshield 56
Wiper blades 378
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 374
Cleaning tires 337Climate control 202
Adjusting 207
Adjusting air volume 208
deactivating 206
Defrosting 208
Rear passenger compartment 213
Rear window defroster 200
Setting the temperature 207
Clock 165
Closing
Glove box 270
Hood 327
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 439
Side windows 231
Side windows with
KEYLESS-GO* 234
Tailgate 120
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 123,
124
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 235
Tilt/sliding sunroof* with
KEYLESS-GO* 234
Windows 230

513 Index
Cup holder 274
Cleaning 379
In front seat armrest 274
In rear center console 274
Reinstalling 275
Removing 275
Curb weight 365
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 501
D
Daytime running lamp mode 140
Setting 167, 168
Deactivating
Air conditioning 211
Air conditioning (cooling) 226
Air recirculation mode 210, 225
Alarm 101
Anti-theft alarm system 101
Automatic climate control*
(3-zone) 220
Central locking (control system) 172
Climate control 206
climate control system 206
Cruise control 240Defrost 209, 223
Engine 62
ESP
®
97
Hazard warning flasher 145
Headlamps 62
Immobilizer 100
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 170
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and climate control 228
Rear window defroster 201
Rear window wiper 58
Residual heat 212, 227
Seat heating* 134
Tow-away alarm 102
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 208, 222
Defrosting 208, 223
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 170
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 180Difficulties
While driving see Problems
while driving
Digital speedometer 156
Direction of rotation (tires) 338
Discharged battery
Jump starting 470
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 464
Display
Selecting 165
Displays
Digital speedometer 156
Maintenance service indicator 371
Messages 329
Selecting 165
Showing messages 160
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 177
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 147
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 288