Mercedes Benz 2004 ml 500 Manuale Utente

Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by 
law. These indicators are located in six 
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth of approxi-
mately 

1

/

16

in (1.6 mm), at which point 

the tire is considered worn and should be 
replaced.

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Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition, 
move gear selector lever to position P. 
When parking on hills, always turn front 
wheels towards the curb.

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To reduce the risk of personal injury, or 
damage to the vehicle powertrain, as a re-
sult of vehicle/ trailer movement, always:

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Keep right foot on brake pedal.

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Shift gear selector lever to position N.

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Have a second person place wheel 
chocks on downhill side of left and right 
trailer wheels.

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Slowly release brake pedal and let vehi-
cle and trailer roll into chocks until 
stopped.

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Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

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Move gear selector lever to position P.

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When parked on an incline, turn front 
wheel towards the road curb.

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If you feel a sudden significant vibration or 
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred, 
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from 
the road.

Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody 
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires 
appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire 
dealer for repairs.