2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML63AMG technical data

Rpoor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different tire
deformation characteristics that could
cause them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the
tires or the vehicle may be the result.
i Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures for cold tires is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar. Supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label. The tire inflation pressure
label is 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
recommendation included with the vehicle.
For information on recommended tire
inflation pressure and supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for special
driving situations, see ( Y page 219).
i Please keep in mind that the vehicle must
be equipped
R with wheels of identical dimensions on
each axle (left and right)
R with tires of identical characteristics all
around, i.e. summer tires, winter tires,
all-season tires, or MOExtended tires etc.
i The following pages also list the approved
rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle
with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factoryequipment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Equipping your vehicle with winter tires
approved for your vehicle model may
require the purchase of rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. This depends on vehicle model
and the standard or optional factory-
equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on
your vehicle. For more information contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Rims and tires353Technical data164_AKB; 7; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:07:36+02:00 - Seite 353Z

Same size tiresModelML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC (Sport Package)
ML 550 4MATIC18" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 18 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)Winter tires 50,51,52255/55 R18 105H M+S
iAll-terrain tires50,51,52255/55 R18 105H M+SModelML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 5319" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 19 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-season tires 50255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+SWinter tires50,51255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
iModelML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC5319" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 19 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-season tires 50255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
MOExtended 54Winter tires 50,51255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
i
MOExtended 5450
Radial-ply tires.
51 Not available as factory equipment.
52 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: Standard tire without run-flat characteristics. Equipping the vehicle with TIREFIT
is strongly recommended.
53 ML 350 BlueTEC: Availabilty in Canada depending on vehicle production date.
54 Must be used in conjunction with Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or tire pressure
loss warning system (Canada vehicles) only.354Rims and tiresTechnical data
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ModelML 550 4MATIC (Sport Package)19"wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 19 H2
2.28 in (58 mm)All-season tires 55255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+SWinter tires55,56255/50 R19 107H XL (Extra Load) M+S
iModelML 63 AMG19" wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset9.5 J x 19 H2
1.81 in (46 mm)Winter tires 55,56285/45 R19 107H M+S
iModelML 350 (Appearance Package)
ML 350 4MATIC (Appearance Package)20" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 20 H2
2.17 in (55 mm)All-season tires 55265/45 R20 108H XL (Extra Load) M+SModelML 550 4MATIC (Sport Package)20" wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 20 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-season tires 55,57265/45 R20 108H XL (Extra Load) M+SModelML 63 AMG20" wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset10 J x 20 H2
1.81 in (46 mm)Summer tires 55,57295/40 ZR20 106YModelML 63 AMG21" wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset10 J x 21 H2
1.81 in (46 mm)Summer tires 55,57295/35 ZR21 107Y XL (Extra Load)55
Radial-ply tires.
56 Not available as factory equipment.
57 Must not be used with snow chains.Rims and tires355Technical data164_AKB; 7; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:07:36+02:00 - Seite 355Z

Spare wheel
! 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.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
i The ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC does not have a spare wheel.ModelML 350 (all models)
ML 550 (all models)ML 63 AMGRim4.0 B x 18 H25.5 B x 19 H2Wheel offset1.58 in (40 mm)0.51 in (13 mm)Minispare tire 58T 155/90 D18 113M
or
T 155/90 R18 113M—Collapsible tire 58—185/85-19 104PRecommended tire
inflation pressure61 psi (4.2 bar)51 psi (3.5 bar)Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.58 Must not be used with snow chains.356Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil
filterML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine
oilsML 350 4MATIC
ML 3508.5 US qt (8.0 l)ML 550 4MATIC9.5 US qt (9.0 l)ML 63 AMG 5910.3 US qt (9.7 l)Automatic
transmissionAll models,
except ML 63 AMG9.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidML 63 AMG 609.7 US qt (9.2 l)Front axleML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 550 4MATIC1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oilML 63 AMGFuchs Titan
EG 5010 DRear axleML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 550 4MATIC1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oilML 3501.5 US qt (1.4 l)ML 63 AMG1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Fuchs Titan
EG 5010 DTransfer caseML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 550 4MATIC
ML 63 AMG0.53 US qt (0.5 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidPower steeringML 350approx.
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 550 4MATICapprox.
1.05 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
FluidML 63 AMGapprox.
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)59 Engine with oil cooler.
60 Automatic transmission with oil cooler.Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.357Technical data164_AKB; 7; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:07:36+02:00 - Seite 357Z

ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Brake systemAll models0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350approx.
10.0 US qt (9.5 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeML 550 4MATICapprox.
12.7 US qt (12.0 l)ML 63 AMGapprox.
12.2 US qt (11.5 l)Fuel tankAll models25.1 US gal (95.0 l)Gasoline engine:
Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])
Diesel engine:
ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR HIGHWAY
DIESEL FUEL
(ULSD, 15 ppm
SULFUR MAXIMUM)Fuel tank
reserveAll models,
except ML 63 AMGapprox.
3.4 US gal (13.0 l)ML 63 AMGapprox.
4.0 US gal (15.0 l)AdBlue ®
tankML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC7.0 US gal (26.6 l)AdBlue ®
complying
with ISO 22241Air
conditioning
systemAll models—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models7.6 US qt (7.2 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 61
( Y page 364)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 364)61
Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.358Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
ModelEngine,
type
MB sheet
number
ML 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
642229.51ML 350 4MATIC272229.5ML 350272229.3/
229.5
ML 550 4MATIC273229.5ML 63 AMG156229.562
iMB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
GWarning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating
conditions, this moisture content can lead to
62Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.359Technical data164_AKB; 7; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:07:36+02:00 - Seite 359Z

the formation of bubbles in the system, thus
reducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Booklet for replacement interval.
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz
is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will provide you with additional
information.
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline
engine)
GWarning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
! To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline
must be used.
If premium unleaded gasoline is not
available and low octane gasoline is used,
follow these precautions:
R Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up
with premium unleaded gasoline as soon
as possible.
R Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
R Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a
light load such as two persons and no
luggage.
R Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the vehicle
is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.
Fuel requirements
Gasoline engine
Only use premium unleaded gasoline. The
octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research
Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane
Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also
known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, IPA, IBA, and
TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one
of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not
allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
Diesel engine
Only use commercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL
(ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) that
meets the ASTM D975 standard. Failure to
use ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL
FUEL (ULSD) can severely damage the
vehicle’s exhaust after-treatment device.
To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with
improved cold flow characteristics is offered
in the winter months. Check with your fuel
retailer.
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