444 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
4Reserve FuelThe fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.Refuel at the next gas station
(
page 337).
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel OnlyVehicles with diesel engine only:
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.Refuel at the next gas station
(
page 337).
Only use commercially available
vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).
L Tele Aid
InoperativeOne or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Tele Aid
BatteryThe emergency power battery for the
Tele Aid system is malfunctioning. If the
vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or
drained, Tele Aid will not be operational.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
tFunction
unavailableThis display appears if buttont
ors on the multifunction steering
wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a telephone.
W Top Up
Washer FluidThe fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 346).
523 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Transfer case
single speedAll models0.53 US qt (0.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front axleAll models1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
Rear axleAll models1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
Power steeringML 350approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)MB Power Steering Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATF
ML 320 CDI
ML 5501
1Data preliminary.
approx. 2.3 US qt (2.2 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
Front wheel hubsAll modelsapprox. 1.5 oz (43 g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake systemAll models-MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemML 320 CDI,
ML 350approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
ML 5501approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
ML 63 AMGapprox. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
538 Index
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 345
Brake fluid 340, 523, 525
Capacities 522
Engine coolant 340, 345, 528
Engine oil 343, 525
Power steering fluid 523
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 340, 524, 530
Fog lamps 138, 139
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 140
Messages in the multifunction
display 439
Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 469
4-ETS 104
Off-road - 4-ETS 105
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 210, 225
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 72, 77
Messages in the multifunction
display 421, 422, 423, 424
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 83
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 501
Fuel 338
Additives 527
Capacities, Fuel tank 524
Consumption statistics 179
Diesel fuel 524
Filling the tank 337
Fuel filler flap and cap 337, 457
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
410
Premium unleaded gasoline 338,
526
Requirements, Octane rating 526Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 179
Since start 179
Fuel filler flap 337
Locking/unlocking 337
Opening 337
Opening in an emergency 457
Fuel tank
Capacity 524
Filler flap 337
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 524
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 522
Fuses 504
Fuse box in cargo compartment 505
Fuse box in engine compartment 505
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 506
Fuse chart 448
Replacing 504
