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520 Technical data
Main Dimensions
ModelML 320 CDI, ML 350, ML 550ML 63 AMG
Overall vehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)189.5 in (4812 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)83.7 in (2127 mm)83.7 in (2127 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)76.0 in (1930 mm)76.8 in (1951 mm)
Overall vehicle height (vehicles with steel suspen-
sion)71.5 in (1815 mm)-
Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level
(vehicles with air suspension program*)69.8 in - 73.0 in
(1774 mm - 1854 mm)69.5 in - 72.6 in
(1764 mm - 1844 mm)
Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)114.8 in (2915 mm)
Ground clearance (vehicles with steel suspension)8.3 in (210 mm)-
Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level
(vehicles with air suspension program*)7.1 in - 10.3 in (181 mm - 261 mm)8.0 in - 10.9 in (203 mm - 276 mm)
Turning circle39 ft (11.6 m)39 ft (11.6 m)
Track, frontML 320 CDI, ML 350:
64.0 in (1627 mm)
ML 550:
63.7 in (1619 mm)64.8 in - 65.5 in
(1647 mm - 1664 mm)
Track, rearML 320 CDI, ML 350:
64.1 in (1629 mm)
ML 550:
63.8 in (1621 mm)64.9 in - 65.3 in
(1649 mm - 1667 mm)
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Cup holders 284
Cleaning 285
Front center console 285
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 285
Rear armrest 284
Curb weight 380
Current transmission program mode
(AMG vehicles only) 147
D
Date display, Setting 169
Daytime running lamp mode 137
Setting 170
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 210, 225
Defrosting, Front 210, 225
Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 171
Interior lighting 172
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29Difficulties
While driving 63
While starting 57
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Dimensions, Vehicle 520
Direction of rotation (tires) 351
Displays
Digital speedometer 147, 155
Maintenance service indicator 386
Messages in the multifunction
display 413
Multifunction display 147
Outside temperature 147, 155
Selecting 168
Symbol messages 427
Text messages 415
Vehicle status message 162, 413
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 151, 153, 163
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 178Door
Entry lamps 144
Locking, In an emergency 456
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 39, 69
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 68
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Opening from inside/outside 112,
118
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 301
Unlocking, Mechanical key 455
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 374, 380
Downhill driving
Cruise control 246
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 428
Drinking and driving 311
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M
Main dimensions 520
Maintenance 12, 386
Calling up service indicator
display 388
Clearing service indicator
message 387
Maintenance System 386
Resetting service indicator 388
Service indicator message 386
Service term exceeded 387
Maintenance System 386
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift progam
(ML 63 AMG only) 195
Manual shift program (ML 63 AMG)
Activating 195
Deactivating 196
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL* see
Automatic climate control
(3-zone)* 226Maximum load rating, Tires 381
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 381
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and care
of 398
Mechanical key 455
Memory function* see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 199
Exterior rear view mirror 49
Interior rear view mirror 49, 199
MON 338, 526
Multicontour seat* 129Multifunction display 147
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus
Selecting display 168
Selecting language 167
Multifunction display messages 413
ABS 415
Air suspension program* 447
Brake fluid 430
Brake lamps 438
Brake pads 428
Coolant 433
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 439
Cruise control 416
Doors 435
Downhill Speed Regulation 428
EBP 429
Engine coolant 431, 433
ESP
®405
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550 Index
Tar stains 390
Technical data 507
Air conditioning refrigerant 525
Brake fluid 523, 525
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 522, 523
Coolant 528
Dimensions, Vehicle 520
Electrical system 519
Engine 513
Engine oil 525
Engine oil additives 525
Fuel requirements 526
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 522
Gasoline additives 527
Main dimensions 520
Premium unleaded gasoline 526
Rims 515
Tires 515
Weights 521
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 524, 530Tele Aid 294
Call priority 300
Emergency calls 296
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 299
Initiating an emergency call
manually 297
Messages in the multifunction
display 444
Remote door unlock 301
Roadside Assistance 298
SOS button 297
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 301
System self-check 295
Telephone cradle*
Changing 293Telephone* 291
Answering/ending a call 181
Changing mobile phone cradle 293
Dialing a number from the phone
book 181
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call 181
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 292
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 294
Messages in the multifunction
display 444
Operation 180
Phone book 181
Redialing 182
Rejecting/ending a call 181
Removing from cradle 293
Telescoping rod 277
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Uphill driving
Cruise control 246
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 397
Useful features 279
V
Vehicle
Battery 489
Break-in period 310
Care 389
Control system, Settings menu 163
Dimensions 520
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 455
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 382
Towing 499
Washing 389
Weights 521Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 329
Vehicle care 389
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 450, 451
Vehicle level control* 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 447
Vehicle lighting 340
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 271
Cargo net* 272
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Expanding cargo compartment 269
Hooks 269
Load limit 353
Loading instructions 266
Loading terminology 379
Parcel nets 283
Roof rails 266
Terminology 379
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 382Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory
menu 162
Vehicle tool kit 448
Vehicle washing 391
VIN 511
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 148
Hands-free microphone 33
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 262
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 135
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 263
Seat belt telltale 84
Warranty coverage 10, 509