2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML SUV engine

Towing and tow-starting
341
R
Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
R Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 339).
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, have it carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer.
R If you are towing the vehicle, move the
automatic transmission selector lever to
N and turn the key to position 2
(Y page 75) in the ignition lock.
R Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
-you cannot switch on the ignition
- you cannot move the selector lever to N
- you have no support when braking
i Before towing the vehicle, deactivate tow-
away protection* (Y page 63) and the auto-
matic door locking feature (Y page 132).You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle. Fitting the towing eye
Opening the front cover The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear under the covers on the
right-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in
the direction of travel.
1
Cover
X Press cover 1back in the direction of the
arrow.
X Take cover 1off the opening. Opening the rear cover
1
Cover
X Press cover 1back in the direction of the
arrow.
X Take cover 1off the opening. Practical advice
* optional
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Fuses
344have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-
tems could be damaged.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Dashboard fuse box on the front-passenger
side
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
R Fuse box in the luggage compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
Fuse allocation chart The fuse allocation chart is located with the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 255) in the stowage
compartment under the luggage compart-
ment floor. Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Dashboard fuse boxes
1
Cover
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the dash-
board. You could damage the dashboard or
the cover.
X To open: open the front-passenger door.
X Pull cover 1outwards in the direction of
the arrow and remove it. X
To close: clip in cover 1at the front.
X Fold cover 1inwards until it engages.
X Close the front-passenger door. Fuse box in the engine compartment
Illustrated: GL 320 CDI
1
Cover
2 Clamps
X To open: open the bonnet (Y page 219).
X Remove moisture from the fuse box using
a dry cloth.
X Fold clamps 2upwards.
X Fold up fuse box cover 1and remove it
towards the front of the vehicle. Practical advice
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Notes on the technical data
.............348
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........348
Vehicle electronics ...........................349
Vehicle identification plates ............350
Engine ................................................ 352
Performance ...................................... 353
Tyres and wheels .............................. 354
Vehicle dimensions ..........................361
Vehicle weights ................................. 363
Trailer coupling* ............................... 365
Service products and capacities .....366
Frequencies for garage door open-
ers* .................................................... 373 Technical data
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
348 Notes on the technical data
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EU directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. The data may therefore differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to evaluate other parts. Mercedes-
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, even if they have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other countries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement. The use of non-
approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit. This is the case if:
R they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R other road users could be endangered
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-
Benz therefore recommends genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. These parts have the
same warranty as new parts.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories are availa-
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice about tech-
nical modifications and have the parts pro-
fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification num-
ber and the engine number when ordering
genuine parts. You will find these numbers on
the vehicle data card in the Service Booklet
or on your vehicle's identification plates
(Y page 350). Technical data
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Vehicle electronics
349Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics
G
Risk of accident
Only have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The vehicle's roadworthiness could other-
wise be affected.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
tronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors and connector leads,
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
may wear more quickly and your vehicle's
warranty and operating permit may be inva-
lidated. Retrofitting electrical and electronic
equipment
Electrical and electronic equipment can jeop-
ardise the operating safety of your vehicle. If
equipment of this kind is retrofitted, it must
be type-approved and bear the emark. The
e mark may be obtained from the equipment
manufacturer or an authorised testing centre.
! Damage or consequential damage arising
from fitting equipment not approved
by Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
If you wish to install two-way radios in the
vehicle, you must obtain formal approval.
Mercedes-Benz approves the installation of
two-way radios if such equipment is installed
professionally and a low-reflection exterior
aerial is used.
The transmission output of the two-way radio
must not exceed the maximum transmission
outputs listed. G
Risk of accident
Two-way radios may interfere with the vehi-
cle electronics and thereby jeopardise the
operational safety of the vehicle and your
own safety if: R
they do not have an exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is not a low-reflection
aerial
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly G
Risk of injury
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
also cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aerial
takes into account current scientific dis-
cussions relating to the possible health haz-
ards that may result from electromagnetic
fields.
For this reason, only have the exterior aerial
fitted at a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
an approved exterior aerial. This ensures
optimal reception quality for mobile tele- Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
351Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to the information on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the cross
member under the second row of seats. 1
Seat
2 Carpet X
Fold seat 1forwards.
X Lift up carpet 2.
You will see the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN). Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine
block (crankcase). More information can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Technical data
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Engine
352 Engine
ML 350 ML 500 ML 63 AMG
Rated output 200 kW (272 bhp) 285 kW (388 bhp) 375 kW (510 bhp)
At engine speed 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,800 rpm
Rated torque 350 Nm 530 Nm 630 Nm
At engine speed 2,400 – 5,000 rpm 2,800 – 4,800 rpm 5,200 rpm
Number of cylinders 6 8 8
Displacement
3,498 cm
3 5,461 cm
3 6,208 cm
3 Maximum engine speed 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 7,200 rpm
ML 280 CDI ML 320 CDI ML 420 CDI
Rated output 140 kW (190 bhp) 165 kW (224 bhp) 225 kW (306 bhp)
At engine speed 4,000 rpm 3,800 rpm 3,600 rpm
Rated torque 440 Nm 510 Nm 700 Nm
At engine speed 1,400 – 2,800 rpm 1,600 – 2,800 rpm 2,000 – 2,600 rpm
Number of cylinders 6 6 8
Displacement
2,987 cm
3 2,987 cm
3 3,996 cm
3 Maximum engine speed 4,500 rpm 4,500 rpm 4,600 rpmTechnical data
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Tyres and wheels
359Spare wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare"/collapsible emergency spare wheel* or a spare wheel* depending on the country,
the engine and the wheels fitted.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
! The spare wheel* must be inflated to the maximum tyre pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap. ML 350
ML 280 CDI / ML 320 CDI / ML 420 CDI ML 500
18" "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel*
50 Tyres T 155/90 - 18 113M —
Tyre pres-
sure 4.2 bar —
Wheels 4.0B x 18 H2 ET 40 —
19" "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel*
50 Tyres — T 155/80 R19 114M
Tyre pres-
sure — 4.2 bar
Wheels — 4.5B x 19 H2 ET 40
50
Use of snow chains not possible. Technical data
* optional
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