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503 Practical hints
Flat tire
Screw union nut5 onto the collaps-
ible tire valve.
Insert electrical plug3 into a power 
outlet (
page 302).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 
to position1.
or
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop 
button once without depressing the 
brake pedal.
Press I on electric air pump switch2.
The electric air pump should now 
switch on and inflate the collapsible 
tire.
Inflate the collapsible tire to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure given in 
the “Technical data” section 
(page 536).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire.
Press 0 on electric air pump switch2.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 
to position0.
or
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop 
button twice without depressing the 
brake pedal.
If the tire inflation pressure is above 
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given in this Operator’s Manual, 
release excess tire inflation pressure 
using the vent screw.
!
The cigarette lighter* (
page 300) or the 
power outlet in the front center console 
(
page 302) is not designed for use with the 
electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the 
rear center console or in the cargo compartment 
(page 303) for electric air pump operation.
Warning!
G
Air hose4 and union nut5 can become 
hot during inflation. Exercise proper caution 
to avoid burning yourself when using the 
equipment.!
Do not operate the electric air pump longer 
than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it 
may overheat.
You may operate the electric air pump again 
after it has cooled off.
!
Please compare the recommended tire 
inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire 
inflation pressure on the yellow label located on 
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label 
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values 
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to 
the recommended tire inflation pressure given 
on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
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527 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
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528 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the 
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers 
maintain a stock of Genuine 
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers 
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for 
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each 
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to 
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts 
should be installed.
!
The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz 
parts and accessories not authorized by 
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which 
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s 
durability or safety.
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529 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of 
the warranties printed in the Service and 
Warranty Information booklet. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle 
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and 
Vermont Emission Control Systems 
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and 
Accessories warranties, copies of which 
are available at any authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty 
Information booklet, have an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange 
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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530 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)
The V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber (VIN) 
can be found in the following locations:
on the certification label
embossed underneath the 
passenger-side rear seat (
page 531)
on the lower edge of the windshield 
(page 531)
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)2Paintwork code
3VIN
Example certification label 
(Canada vehicles)2Paintwork code
3VINi
Data shown on certification label are for 
illustration purpose only. These data are specific 
to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in 
the illustration. Refer to certification label on 
vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.
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531 Technical data
Identification labels
4Seat cushion
5Floor cover
6VIN
Fold the seat cushion4 forward 
(page 285).
Fold floor cover5 in direction of the 
arrow.
The VIN6 is now visible.7Emission control information label, 
includes both federal and California 
certification exhaust emission 
standards
8Engine number (engraved on engine)
9Vacuum line routing diagram label
aVIN (lower edge of windshield)
i
When ordering parts, please specify vehicle 
identification and engine numbers.
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532 Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveML 350
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
ML 320 CDI
1Coolant pump
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Idler pulley
8Generator (alternator)
ML 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
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533 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
ML 63 AMG
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Idler pulley
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Power steering pump
6Air conditioning compressor
7Crankshaft
8Coolant pump
9Generator (alternator)
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