1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 index

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Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting, pivot it to the side, and slide
it to the desired position. Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting and with
key in steering lock position 1 or 2, the lamp is switched
on by opening the cover.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

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Interior Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuvers.

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Glove box
Pull handle (1) to open.
The glove box is illuminated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2 when opening the lid. Storage compartment below center armrest
To open compartment:
Press button and lift lid.
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.

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Storage compartment under front passenger seat
(standard; optional on model ML 320)
The storage compartment under the front passenger
seat is lockable with its separate key (1).
Note:
Slide seat rearward to gain easier access to the storage
compartment. Cup holder in instrument panel
Touch top of cover. The cup holder (1) opens
automatically.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.

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Cup holder in rear center console
To open cup holder (2), pull down at top of cover.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids. Armrest in rear bench seat
Pull down armrest (1) by its top.

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Ashtrays
Center console, front
By touching the top of the cover lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.
To remove ashtray: Pull up and remove ashtray insert. Rear passenger compartment
Pull to open.
To remove ashtray:
Open ashtray (1) and pull out the ashtray insert.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.

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Lighter
Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Push in
lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when hot. The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to maximum 50 W.
Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the steering lock. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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Split rear seat bench
The rear seat bench can be moved fore / aft, folded and
lowered to increase the cargo area. The left, right or
both seat back sections may folded down according to
need. To slide rear seat bench fore / aft:
1. Pull lever (1) in direction of arrow, and slide seat bench section to desired position until it locks in
place.
To enlarge cargo area: 1. Close cup holder in rear center console.
2. Move front seats forward, see page 39 for manual seats and page 40 for power seats.
3. Pull lever (1) in direction of arrow, and slide seat bench section forward.
4. Remove head restraint(s). The head restraint(s) should be stored beneath the cargo f loor plates.