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Operation
Engine compartment
Closing
왘
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.
왘
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when
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the vehicle is new
앫
the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level with the
control system (ML 500 only)
When checking the oil level
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
앫
with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 5 minutes with
the engine turned off
앫
with the engine not at operating tem-
perature yet, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 30 minutes
with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:
왘
Switch on the ignition (
컄
page 40).
The standard display (
컄
page 154)
should appear in the multifunction
display.
Warning!
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When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
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Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Summary of Contents for ML 320 CDI
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Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view ...
Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster ...
Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster ...
Page 35: ...34 At a glance Storage compartments ...
Page 38: ...37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...
Page 70: ...69 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...
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Page 207: ...206 Controls in detail Climate control ...
Page 221: ...220 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control ...
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