Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual (Page 196)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Parking Tires
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.
!
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.
Warning!
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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:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Shift gear selector lever to position N.
ț Have a second person place wheel
chocks on downhill side of left and right
trailer wheels.
ț Slowly release brake pedal and let vehi-
cle and trailer roll into chocks until
stopped.
ț Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț Move gear selector lever to position P.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
Warning!
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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.