1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 AUX

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 94
Headlights ......................................................................... 90
Heated seats ..................................................................... 44
Hood ................................................................................. 231
Hooks ............................................................................... 133
IIdentification labels .......................................................285
Illuminated vanity mirrors ............................................113
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 78
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 67
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 65
Inflating the space-saver tire .......................................249
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 148
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 76
Activating display ....................................................... 80
Display illumination ................................................... 80
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 78
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 218
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 80Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 114
Interior lighting .............................................................. 110
JJump starting ................................................................. 253KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 260
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 268
Auxiliary fog lamp ............................................. 92, 264
Fog lamps .....................................................................93
Headlamp assembly ......................................... 261, 262
Headlamps .................................90, 261, 262, 268, 280
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 267
License plate lamps ................................................. 267
Low and high beam ............................................90, 263

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For more detailed descriptions see index on page 300.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to climate control,
see page 98.
1 Cup holder, see page 114
2 Parking brake release, see page 173
3 Parking brake pedal, see page 173
4 Steering wheel adjustment lever, see page 70
5 Headlamp washer switch, see page 94
6 Exterior lamp switch, see page 90
7 Cruise control switch, see page 196
8 Instrument cluster, see page 76
9 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 94
10 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2),
Driver airbag, see page 56
11 Steering lock with ignition / starter switch, see
page 162
12 Switch for exterior rear view mirrors, electrically
folding, see page 75
13 Windshield wiper / washer switch, see page 95 14
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode, see
page 209
15 Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system
16 Auxiliary front fog lamp / rear fog lamp switch, see
page 92
17 MCS (Optional Modular Control System), see
separate operator’s manual
18 Front passenger airbag, see page 56
19 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
20 Cup holder, see page 114
21 Storage compartment
22 Air recirculation switch, see page 98
23 Air conditioner on /off switch, see page 98
24 Air volume control switch
25 Temperature selector switch
26 Air distribution switch
27 Electrical outlet, see page 230

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Fog lamp switch
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Fog lamp switch (except Canada)
The switch is located in the center console. Press down rocker switch symbols:
1 Auxiliary front fog lamps on (if so equipped). Green
indicator lamp ‡ in instrument cluster comes on.
Press upper half of the switch again to switch fog
lamps off. The green indicator lamp ‡ in
instrument cluster goes out.
2 Rear fog lamp (driver’s side) on. Yellow indicator
lamp in switch comes on in addition to green
indicator lamp ‡ in instrument cluster.
Press lower half of the switch again to switch rear
fog lamp off. The yellow indicator lamp in switch
goes out.
Note:
Front fog lamps operate with the low beam headlamps
on. Consult your state Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.

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Fuses
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Fuse box in engine compartment
1 Fuse box in engine compartment
To gain access to the fuse box, release clamps
(arrows), lift the fuse box cover (1) up and remove it.
To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover,
close, and secure with clamps. Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell
2 Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger compartment
To gain access to the fuse box, turn both locks (3)
90 ° counterclockwise and remove cover in direction
of arrow.
To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover, slide
the cover towards vehicle front and secure by
turning both locks (3) clockwise to the stop.
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Electrical outlet
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Electrical outlet
Two electrical outlets can be found, one at the front
passenger footwell, and the other in the rear
compartment (always operational). To o p e n :
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter
type).
Note:
The electrical outlets can be used to accommodate
accessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to
maximum 180 W.
Stowing things in the vehicle
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo. Always fasten items being
carried as securely as possible using cargo tie-
down rings and fastening materials appropriate for
the weight and size of the load.

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Exterior lamps
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Headlamp assembly (Halogen)
1 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
2 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
3 Headlamp cover with locking tab
4 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, standing, and
side marker lamp 5
Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
6 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
7 Level for headlamp vertical adjustment
8 Scale for headlamp horizontal adjustment
9 Auxiliary fog lamp (if so equipped)

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Headlamp assembly (Xenon)
1 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
2 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
3 Headlamp cover with locking tab
4 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, standing, and
side marker lamp 5
Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
6 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
7 Auxiliary fog lamp (if so equipped)

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Parking, standing, side marker and turn signal lamp
115 6 N A ( 3 2 / 4 c p b u l b )
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (4) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket. Bulbs for auxiliary fog lamp
(optional)
H3 U (55 W)
Open hood.
Remove cover (9). Unhook clamping ring and remove
bulb. Pull off electrical connector.
Insert new bulb in socket (seating properly in cutouts of
bulb socket), and mount clamping ring. Reinstall and
push electrical connector on securely.
Reinstall cover (9).