Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 108

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 108

 

 

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Practical hints

Where will I find ...?

Spare wheel (space-saver tire)

Use the spare wheel only temporarily, 
while observing the following restrictions:

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 
50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the nearest repair facility to 
have the flat tire repaired or replaced 
as appropriate.

Do not operate vehicle with more than 
one spare wheel mounted.

Removing spare wheel

The spare wheel is located behind the rear 
bumper.

1 Cover

Hold left and right side of cover 1 and 
pull away from bumper.

2 Screw
3 Spare wheel carrier
4 Lever

Turn screw 2 counterclockwise using 
the wrench (

page 258).

Screw 2 remains in spare wheel 
carrier 3.

Lift spare wheel carrier slightly and 
push lever 4 to the right using screw-
driver (

page 257).

Swing spare wheel carrier 3 down and 
pull it out from under the bumper.

Warning!

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The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a 
result, the vehicle handling characteristics 
change when driving with a mounted spare 
wheel.

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Please comply with the instructions for 
“Mounting the spare wheel” 
(

page 274).

Warning!

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Exercise care when removing or installing 
spare wheel to prevent personal injury.

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Practical hints

Where will I find ...?

5 Bayonet lock

Turn the bayonet lock 5 90° to the 
left.

Pull off bayonet lock 5.

Remove the spare wheel cover and the 
spare wheel.

Store bayonet lock 5 and spare wheel 
cover in cargo area.

Replace the spare wheel carrier and se-
cure it in place.

Install cover 1 to the bumper.

!

When storing the space-saver spare 
wheel in its holder, secure it using the 
bayonet lock.

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261

Practical hints

Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking the vehicle

Unlocking the driver’s door

If you are unable to unlock the driver’s 
door using the remote control, open the 
door using the key.

1 Release button

Press release button 1 on the remote 
control.

The key folds out.

2 Unlocking
3 Locking

Remove the protective cap from the 
door lock.

Unlock the door with the mechanical 
key. To do so, push the mechanical key 
in the lock until it stops and turn it to 
the left.

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Unlocking and opening the driver’s 
door with the mechanical key will trig-
ger the anti-theft alarm system. To can-
cel the alarm, do one of the following:

Press button

Œ or ‹ on the 

remote control.

Insert the key in the steering lock.

262

Practical hints

Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Locking the vehicle

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with 
the remote control, lock it with the me-
chanical key as follows:

Close the passenger doors and the lift-
gate.

Press the upper part of the central 
locking button in the cockpit 
(

page 93).

Check to see whether the locking 
knobs on the passenger doors are still 
visible. If necessary push them down 
manually.

Lock the liftgate if necessary from in-
side (

page 91).

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.

Changing batteries in the remote 
control

If the batteries in the remote control are 
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be 
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to 
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Batteries contain materials that can harm 
the environment if disposed of improperly. 
Recycling of batteries is the preferred 
method of disposal. Many states require 
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries 
for recycling.

1 Release button
2 Battery cover

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type 
CR 2025 or equivalent.

Unfold the key by pressing release 
button 1.

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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help 
immediately.

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When changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.

The required replacement batteries are 
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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