2013 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class Owner's Manual

with the instructions for use on the product
label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
Diesel Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
poin tis lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel.
! Only use commercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD,
15 ppm maximum sulfur content) that
meets the ASTM D975 standard. If you do
not refuel with ULSD, you may damage the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
system of the vehicle.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with
gasoline, kerosene or paraffin. This may
otherwise result in damage to the fuel
system and engine.
You will usually find information aboutt he fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult a
qualified specialist workshop or on the
Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
Information on refueling (Y page 174).
Bio-diesel -FAME (fatt yacid methyl ester)
Mercedes-Ben zUSA approves the use of bio-
diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The
concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may
not exceed 5% by volume. Pure bio-diesel and diesel fuel with a higher
percentage of bio-diesel, such as B20, can
damage the engine and the fuel system. For
this reason, they are not approved.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff. The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline
pump mus
tclearly state that the standard for
ULS Dhas been fulfilled. If the label is not
clear, do no trefuel the vehicle.
Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless
they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on refueling (Y page 174).
Low outside temperatures
i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow
properties is available during the winter
months. Further information about fuel
properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at gas stations.
Flow improver
To improve the low-temperature resistance of
diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Durin guse, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are
decisive in improving low-temperature
resistance with the flow improver.
Overdosage can potentially even decrease
low-temperature resistance and must
therefore be avoided.F ollow the
manufacturer's guidelines on dosage.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can arise through heating the fuel system,
e.g. through parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop. Service products and filling capacities
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Flexible Fuel vehicles
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a ris kofinjury.
You must make sure tha tfuel does no tcome
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Flexible Fuel vehicles can be refueled with the
following fuel types:
R premium-grade unleaded gasoline
R E85 fuel
R a mixture of E85 fuel and premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
i Flexible Fuel vehicles can be recognized
by the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. Fuel consumption
The energy content of E85 fuel is less than
that of the same amount of premium-grade
gasoline. The amount of fuel consumed when
operating the vehicle with E85 fuel is
therefore higher than with premium-grade
gasoline.
Maintenance
Informy
our authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center that you are operating or have
operated the vehicle with E85 fuel.
Low outside temperatures
If the outside temperature is below 32 ‡
(0 †) the starting procedure can take
noticeably longer when operating with E85
fuel.
E85 fuel is not suitable for use at outside
temperatures under -4 ‡ (-20 †). DEF
Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling DEF
(Y
page 444).
DEFi s a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatmentofd iesel engines.Itis:
R not poisonous
R colorless and odorless
R not flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may
experience a burning sensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. Coughing and watering of
the eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well-ventilated areas. 448
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Low outside temperatures
DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12
‡(-11 †). The vehicl eis
delivered from the factory equipped with a
DEFp reheating system. Winter operation can
thus be guaranteed even at temperatures
below 12 ‡ (-11 †).
Additives !
Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with DEF and
do not dilute DEF with water. This may
destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly
important with respect to avoiding
malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, it must not be returned to
the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer
be guaranteed.
Filling capacities Model Total capacity
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MAT
IC
7.3 US gal
(27.5 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specificatio nothe rthan is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling engine oil
(Y page 444).
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval ML 350
BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
276 229.5
ML 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
278 229.5
ML 63 AMG
157 229.5
ML 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51 Service products and fillingc
apacities
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Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
ML 350
BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
ML 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
ML 63 AMG
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) ML 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin. Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows you
which SAE classifications are to be used. The
low-temperature characteristics of engine
oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a
result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is
therefore strongly recommended that you
carry out regularo
il changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
fro mt he air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Y page 444).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and have
this confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. 450
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Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled next to the fille rneck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection .You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 444).
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the
coolant during operation is approximately
266 ‡ (130 †). The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R
be at least 50%. This will protec tthe engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
ML 350
BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l) ML 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
Approx. 13.6 US qt
(12.9 l) ML 63 AMG
Approx. 12.4 US qt
(11.7 l) ML 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l) i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze. Service products and filling capacities
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Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust syste mit
could ignite. There is a ris koffire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Comply with the importan tsafety notes for
service products when handlin gwasher fluid
(Y page 444).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washe rfluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 part swater. At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washe rfluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14 ‡ (002010 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
R Down to 00204 ‡ (002020 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
R Down to 002020.2 ‡ (002029 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
All models (except
for AMG vehicles)
5.5 US qt (5.2 l)
AMG vehicles
6.3 US qt (6.0 l)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R The heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-tires
- load
- conditio nofthe suspension
- optional equipment
Observe the information relating to level
control:
R AIRMATIC package (Y page 210)
R ON&OFFROAD package (Y page 204)452
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Dimensions an
dweights Models with: 0002
Opening
height 0003
Max.
headroom Steel
suspension
86.4 in
(2195 mm) 78.2 in
(1987 mm) AIRMATIC
package
84.3 in -
87.2 in
(2140 mm - 2215 mm) 76.0 in -
79.0 in
(1931 mm - 2006 mm) ON&OFFROAD
package 84.3 in -
88.4 in
(2140 mm - 2245 mm) 76.0 in -
80.2 in
(1931 mm - 2036 mm) 0002
Opening
height 0003
Max.
headroom AMG vehicles
84.6 in -
86.9 in
(2148 mm - 2208 mm) 76.3 in -
78.7 in
(1938 mm - 1998 mm) All models (excep
tfor
AMG vehicles) Vehicle widt
hincluding
exterior mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm) Vehicle height
(steel suspension)
70.7 in
(1796 mm) All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)
71.6 in
(1818 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)
72.8 in
(1848 mm) Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level)
69.2 in
(1758 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Maximum ground
clearance (AIRMATIC
package)
10.0 in
(255 mm) Maximum ground
clearance (ON&OFFROAD
package)
11.2 in
(285 mm) Minimum ground
clearance
(AIRMATIC package)
(ON&OFFROAD package)
7.1 in
(180 mm) Ground clearance
(steel suspension)
8.0 in
(202 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Vehicle length
189.1 in
(4804 mm) Vehicle data
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ML 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle length
190.5 in
(4839 mm) ML 63 AMG
Vehicle length
189.6 in
(4817 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
71.3 in
(1812 mm) Minimum vehicle height
69.0 in
(1752 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Maximum ground
clearance
9.1 in
(231 mm) Minimum ground
clearance
6.7 in
(171 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
(example)
0002
Anchorage points
0003 Reara xle cente rline 454
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data