1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 low beam

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High beam
BAS malfunction, see page 221
ESP malfunction, see page 221
4-ETS+ malfunction, see page 221
ABS malfunction, see page 222
Brake pads worn down, see page 225
Engine oil level low, see page 224
Coolant level low, see page 224
Transmission in LOW RANGE mode,
see page 221ESP and 4-ETS+. Adjust driving to road
condition, see page 221
Brake fluid low, see page 219
EBP malfunction, see page 204
Parking brake engaged, see page 173
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 53
Front fog lamp, see page 92
Steering wheel adjustment not locked,
see page 70
Fasten seat belts,
see page 223
Battery not being charged properly,
see page 223
SRS malfunction, see page 219
BAS
ESPABSLOW
RANGE
BRAKESRS

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Exterior lamp switch
Rotate switch $ to positions:
DOff
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.
õParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (switch pushed forward)ƒStanding lamps, left or right side (depending on
turn signal switch position). Turn key in steering
lock to position 0 or remove.
Standing lamps, left – move stalk to position (5).
Standing lamps, right – move stalk to position (4).
Move stalk to positions:
1Low beam (exterior lamp switch position õ)
2High beam (exterior lamp switch position õ)
3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a h ig hway, m ove exterior la mp sw itch b rief ly to
the point of resistance only and release. The turn
signals blink three times.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
exterior lamp switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.

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If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system f lashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
Standing lamps
When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing
lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can be turned
on, making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles.
The standing lamps cannot be operated with the key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
Note:
With the key removed and a front door open, a warning
sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing
lamps) are not switched off.Daytime running lamps (Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position õ to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.

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Fog lamp switch (except Canada)
The switch is located in the center console.Press down rocker switch symbols:
1Auxiliary 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.
2Rear 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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The switch is located in the center console.
Press down rocker switch symbols:
1Front 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.2Rear fog lamp (driver’s side) in addition to front fog
lamps 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.
When pressing upper half of the switch once with
front fog lamps and rear fog lamp on, first the rear
fog lamp is switched off. The yellow indicator lamp
in the switch goes out. Press upper half of the
switch again to switch off front fog lamps. The green
indicator lamp‡ in instrument cluster also 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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•Bulbs
high beam: H1 U (55 W),
low beam: H7 (55 W)
low beam: Xenon D2R - 35 W (optional)
fog lamps (optional): H3 U (55 W),
turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamps, front: 1157 (32 / 3 cp),
turn signal lamp, side: W 5 W (168 [3 cp]),
stop lamps: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]),
backup lamps: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]),
turn signal lamps, rear: P Y 21 W,
tail, parking, side marker, standing, and rear fog
lamp, driver’s side: P 21/4 W,
license plate lamps: C 5 W (tubular),
high mounted stop lamp: P 21 W (1073 [32 cp]).

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1Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
2Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
3Headlamp cover with locking tab
4Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, standing, and
side marker lamp5Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
6Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
7Level for headlamp vertical adjustment
8Scale for headlamp horizontal adjustment
9Auxiliary fog lamp (if so equipped)

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Headlamp assembly (Xenon)
1Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
2Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
3Headlamp cover with locking tab
4Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, standing, and
side marker lamp5Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
6Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
7Auxiliary fog lamp (if so equipped)