2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class suspension

Comfort mode
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a comfortable driving
style. Select comfort mode also when driving
fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight
stretches of freeway.
X Press button 0043repeatedly until indicator
lamps 0087and 0044go out.
You have selected Comfort mode. The vehi- cle is raised by 10 mm compared with Sport
+ suspension tuning.
The AMG Suspension System COMFORT
AMG Suspension System COMFORT
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate
surroundings. You are always responsible for
safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park- ing space. When maneuvering, parking or
pulling out of a parking space, make sure thatthere are no persons, animals or objects in
the area in which you are maneuvering.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARK-
TRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or
the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R Release the electric parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/ h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. 0043
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
Range of the sensors General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are:
R below the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects
R above the detection range, e.g. overhang-
ing loads, truck overhangs or loading
ramps. Driving systems
217Driving and parking Z

Restoring the factory settings
X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Factory Setting
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select No
No
or Yes
Yes.
X Press 0076to confirm the selection.
If you select Yes
Yes, the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights
Lights function in the Lights
Lightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. ON&OFFROAD menu
Example: multifunction display
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the ON&OFFROAD
ON&OFFROADmenu.
You can set the current settings to appear in
the ON&OFFROAD ON&OFFROAD menu:
R On-road program (Y page 247)
R Off-road program (Y page 251) AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays 0043
Digital speedometer
0044 Gear indicator
0087 Upshift indicator
0085 Engine oil temperature
0083 Coolant temperature
0084 Transmission fluid temperature
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
Upshift indicator UP
UP0087 indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP UP0087 fades out other mes-
sages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), oil temperature 0085is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
122 ‡(50 †), oil temperature 0084is shown in
blue. Avoid driving at full engine output during
this time.
SETUP 0043
Drive program (C C/SS/MM)
0044 ESP ®
mode (ON ON/OFFOFF)
0087 Suspension tuning (COMFORT COMFORT/SPORT SPORT/
SPORT+
SPORT+ ) Menus and submenus
281On-board computer and displays Z

SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads. 0043
Lap
0044 RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in posi-
tion 2in the ignition lock.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
X To start: press the 0076button to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time X
Press the 0059or0065 button to select
Interm. Time Interm. Time.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap 0043
RACETIMER
0044 Fastest lap time (best lap)
0087 Lap
X Press 0076to confirm New Lap New Lap.
i It is possible to store a maximum of six-
teen laps. The 16th lap can only be com-
pleted with Finish Lap
Finish Lap .
Stopping the RACETIMER X
Press the 0038button on the steering
wheel.
X Press 0076to confirm Yes
Yes .
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 1in the ignition lock. If you turn the
SmartKey to position 2or 3and then press
0076 to confirm Start Start, timing is continued.
Resetting the current lap
X Stop the RACETIMER.
X Press the 0059or0065 button to select
Reset Lap
Reset Lap .
X Press 0076to reset the lap time to "0". 282
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R model
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R model G
WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tire.
R immediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tires with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not
being used correctly can impair operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
(Y page 428).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar (Y page 412)
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 179)
R in the "Tire pressure" section Operation
Information on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics. If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 400
OperationWheels and tires

Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the num-
ber of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
You can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Breakdown assis-
tance" section (Y page 383). Information on
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended
tires (tires with run-flat characteristics"
(Y page 383).
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 383) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. Information on
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended
tires (tires with run-flat characteristics"
(Y page 383).
Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in the event of a flat tire, mount the emer-
gency spare wheel according to the descrip-
tion under "Mounting a wheel" (Y page 424).Rotating the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the elec- tronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 424).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you can rotate the wheels according to the inter-
vals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book
in your vehicle documents. If no warranty
book is available, the tires should be rotated
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km), or earlier if tire wear requires. Do
not change the direction of wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is rotated. Check the tire pressure and, if nec- essary, restart the tire pressure loss warning
system or the tire pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Changing a wheel
423Wheels and tires Z

Tires
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/5
5 R 18 105 V BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.20 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/55 R 18 105 V BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.22 in (56.5 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/50 R 19 103 W
3 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.20 in (56 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.32 in (59 mm)
BA: 255/50 R 19 103 W
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/45 R 20 104 Y
3, 4 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.24 in (57 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/40 R 21 105 Y XL
4, 5, 6 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
3
Available as MOExtended tires.
4 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section.
6 Only for vehicles with air suspension. 430
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Technical data
All models (except the ML 550 4MATIC and ML 63 AMG 4MATIC) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/9
0 R18 113 M
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm) T 155/80 R19 114 M
9
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm) ML 550 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/80 R19 114 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm) ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/80 R19 114 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm) 9
Only for vehicles with air suspension. Emergency spare wheel
443Wheels and tires Z

Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Observe the information relating to level con-
trol:
R AIRMATIC package (Y page 213)
R ON&OFFROAD package (Y page 206)Dimensions and weights
0043
0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AMG vehicles
84.6 in -
87.0 in
(2148 mm - 2211 mm) 79.0 in
(2006 mm) All other mod-
els with:
0043 0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom Steel suspen-
sion
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&OFF-
ROAD pack-
age
84.3 in -
88.4 in
(2140 mm - 2245 mm) 76.0 in -
80.2 in
(1931 mm - 2036 mm) AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
189.6 in
(4817 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
71.4 in
(1815 mm) Minimum vehicle height
69.0 in
(1752 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance
9.2 in
(233 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
6.8 in
(172 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maxi
mum roof load 220 lb
(100 kg) 456
Vehicle dataTechnical data