Operation
Driving instructions
Checklist before off-road driving
Tires
Driving in steep terrain
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Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire inflation pressure
Engine oil level
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Check the engine oil level with the
control system (ML 500 only)
(a placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar (୴ page 369)).
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୴ page 358), or with the oil dipstick
(except ML 500) (୴ page 360).
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Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
Only with a proper oil level can the
vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply,
even on steep gradients.
Replace missing valve caps.
Rims
Slope angle
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If the engine oil level warning lamp
୴ page 453) comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle in a safe location or as soon at is safe to
do so. Check the engine oil level (୴ page 360).
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1 Overhang angle, front
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Dented or bent rims can cause tire in-
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Overhang angle, rear
flation pressure loss and damage the
tire beads. For this reason, check and,
if necessary, change rims before driv-
ing off-road.
Vehicles with
steel suspen-
sion
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The engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Vehicle tool kit
31°
22°
29°
Check if the vehicle jack (୴ page 471)
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Vehicles with AMG Sport-Package*
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is functional.
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In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small
plank (to put under the vehicle jack on
sandy soil) with you.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2007 |
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