1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 steering

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Hazard warning flasher
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Hazard warning flasher switch
The hazard warning flasher switch is located on top of
the steering column.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated either
manually via the switch located in the dashboard, or it
is activated automatically at the time an airbag is
deployed.
To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically,
press switch twice to deactivate.
Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn key in steering lock to position 2
and activate combination switch for left or right turn
signal in usual manner. Now deactivate the hazard
warning flasher, only the selected turn signal will
operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher must be activated again. Headlamp cleaning system
(with Xenon headlamps)
The switch is located in the instrument panel behind the
steering wheel.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the key in
steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.

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Windshield wiper/washer
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Windshield wiper/washer switch
Move stalk briefly up for single wipe without adding
washer fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Pull stalk toward steering wheel and hold to activate
wiper and washer.
Wiper off Move stalk down for:
Intermittent wiping
(Interval is vehicle speed dependent
1.
Optional rain sensor: One initial wipe, pauses
between wipes are automatically controlled by a
rain sensor monitoring wetness of windshield.)
Notes:
With vehicle at a standstill, a front door open and
the key in steering lock position 2 there will be no
operation of windshield wipers in intermittent
setting.
Optional rain sensor:
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or when
cleaning the windshield. Wipers will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and wipers
may be damaged as a result.
Move stalk up for: Normal wiper speed
Fast wiper speed
1 At speeds of approximately 105 mph (170 km/h) the wiper switches automatically to continuous wiping.

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Rear window wiper/washer
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Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is located in the
instrument panel. With key in steering lock position 2:
1 Press for interval wiping,
2 Press to switch off,
or
press briefly for approx. 5 seconds wiper operation,
or
press and hold for simultaneous operation of wiper
and washer. After releasing the switch the wiper
operates for additional 5 seconds.
The rear window wiper will also automatically engage if
the windshield wiper is engaged and the gear selector
lever is placed in “R” Reverse.
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Rear window wiper/washer
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Windshield wipers smear
If the windshield wipers smear the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.
Note:
For windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
see page 237. Blocked windshield wipers
If the windshield wipers become blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wipers.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate windshield wiper / washer switch again (key in
steering lock position 1).

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The windows can be operated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2.
Operation:
Press switch in to resistance point to open.
Lift switch to close.
Release switch when window is in desired position. Express opening of front door windows
Press switch past resistance point and release – window
lowers to fully open position. To interrupt procedure,
brief ly pull switch.
Blocking of rear door window operation
If no operation of the rear door windows by switch (6),
located on rear center console (for instance by children)
is desired, slide override switch (5) to right,
symbol N becomes visible.
Note:
After turning off the engine the power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a front
door is opened.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by pressing the power window switch.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.

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Rear quarter windows (optional on ML 320 and 430)
Switches located on front center console
The rear quarter windows can be operated with key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
1 Push to open.
2 Push to close. Note:
After turning off the engine the rear quarter windows
can be operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a
front door is opened.
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Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.

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Sliding /pop-up roof
(optional)
1 to slide roof open
2 to slide roof closed
3 to raise roof at rear
4 to lower roof at rear The sliding /pop-up roof can be operated with key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
Notes:
The sliding /pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 272.
After turning off the engine the sliding /pop up roof can
be operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a
front door is opened.
RESETMODE
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Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding /pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by moving the switch in direction (1) or (3).When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.

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Skyview Top
(optional)
The Skyview Top can be operated with key in steering
lock position 1 or 2.
1 to slide roof open
2 to slide roof closed To fully open Skyview Top automatically, brief ly press
switch in direction (1) and release. To stop the process,
press switch again.
Notes:
After turning off the engine the Skyview Top can be
operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a front
door is opened.
The Skyview Top can be opened or closed manually
should an electrical malfunction occur, see page 273.
RESETMODE
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the Skyview Top, be sure that there
is no danger of anyone being h armed by th e closing
procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by moving the switch in direction (1).When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.