
message will appear in the multifunction
display.GWarning!
When the multifunction display shows the
message Tire Pressure Check Tires , one
or more of your tires are significantly
underinflated. You should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper tire inflation pressure as
indicated on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information placard or on the tire inflation
pressure label.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Each tire, including the spare, should be
checked at least once a month when cold.
Inflate the tires to the recommended tire
inflation pressure as specified on
R the Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B-pillar
or
R the tire inflation pressure label located on
the inside of the fuel filler flap
GWarning!
The tire pressure loss warning system does
not provide a warning for wrongly selected tire
inflation pressures. Always adjust tire
inflation pressure according to the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's
door B-pillar or on the tire inflation pressure
label located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The tire pressure loss warning system does
not replace regular checks of the tire inflation
pressures since a gradual pressure loss in
more than one tire cannot be detected by the
tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure loss warning system is not
able to issue a warning due to a sudden
dramatic loss of tire inflation pressure (e.g.
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully
applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt
steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style
(cornering at high speeds or driving with
high rates of acceleration).
R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with a heavy load or a load
on the roof.
Restarting the tire pressure loss
warning system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R changed the tire pressure
R changed the wheels or tires
R mounted new wheels or tires
XBefore restarting, make sure that the tire
pressures are set properly on all four tires
for the respective operating conditions,
using the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
or the tire pressure table on the fuel filler
flap.XObserve the notes in the section on tire
pressures ( Y page 326).GWarning!
The tire pressure loss warning system can
only give reliable warnings if you have set the
correct tire pressure.
If an incorrect tire pressure is set, these
incorrect values will be monitored.
A tire with insufficient pressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thus
increasing the risk of an accident.
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Maximum tire load
The maximum tire load in kilograms or
pounds is the maximum weight for which a
tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
Standard unit of measurement for tire
pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
Pressure inside the tire applying an outward
force to every square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold. For this,
the vehicle must have been stationary for at
least three hours or not have traveled more
than 1.6 km (1 mile) in this time.
Tire tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Tire bead
The tire bead contains steel wire which is
bound by steel cords that hold the tire on the
wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
tire bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
part and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the unladen weight and the weight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
A unique identification number which can be
used by a tire manufacturer to identify tires,
for example for a product recall, and thus
identify the purchasers. The TIN is made up
of the manufacturer's identity code, tire size,
tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
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Vehicle weight, ML 350 BlueTEC4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 350 (164.156)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
i This vehicle is only available in the USA.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 350Vehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm)Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track64.0 in (1627 mm)Rear track64.1 in (1629 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm)Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 350Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 350 4MATIC
(164.186)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 350 4MATICVehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm) 7469.8 - 73.0 in (1774 -
1854 mm) 75Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track64.0 in (1627 mm)Rear track64.1 in (1629 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm) 747.3 - 10.3 in (186 -
261 mm) 75Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 350 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 550 4MATIC
(164.172)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 550 4MATICVehicle length188.5 in (4788 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height71.5 in (1815 mm) 7674
Vehicles with steel-spring suspension.
75 Vehicles with AIRMATIC package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle suspension.
76 Steel-sprung vehicles.364Vehicle dataTechnical data
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Vehicle dimensions, ML 550 4MATIC69.8 - 73.0 in (1774 -
1854 mm) 77Wheel base114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track63.7 in (1619 mm)Rear track63.8 in (1621 mm)Ground clearance8.3 in (210 mm) 767.3 - 10.3 in (186 -
261 mm) 77Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 550 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, ML 63 AMG (164.177)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, ML 63 AMGVehicle length189.7 in (4818 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height69.5 - 72.6 in (1765 -
1845 mm) 78Wheelbase114.8 in (2915 mm)Front track65.5 in (1664 mm)Rear track65.6 in (1667 mm)Vehicle dimensions, ML 63 AMGGround clearance7.0 - 10.1 in (177 -
257 mm) 78Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)Vehicle weight, ML 63 AMGMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)77 On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package, the values vary depending on the level of the vehicle.
76 Steel-sprung vehicles.
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