1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 instrument cluster

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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).

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1Stop lamp (1073 [32 cp bulb])
2Backup lamp (1073 [32 cp bulb])
3Turn signal lamp (P Y 21 W bulb)
4Tail, parking, standing and side marker lamp,
driver’s side rear fog lamp (P 21 / 4 W bulb)Open liftgate.
Remove nuts (1).
Remove taillamp.
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Pull off electrical connector (2).
Squeeze tabs (3) together and remove bulb holder.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb holder.
Reinstall electrical connector (2).
Reinstall taillamp.Turn signal lamp, side (168 [3 cp bulb])
Carefully slide lamp slightly towards rear (arrow), lift
away its front end first, then remove lamp from panel.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Pull
bulb out of socket.
Insert new bulb in socket. Reinstall bulb socket.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end of lamp into panel and let
front end snap into place.

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Remove both securing screws, remove lamp and take
out bulb.High mounted stop lamp (1073 [32 cp bulb])
To replace bulb, squeeze both sides (1, arrows) of cover,
fold forward and remove.
Press tab (2, arrow) on reflector and remove reflector.
Press bulb down, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall reflector.
Position tabs of cover in slots (3, arrows) and reinstall
cover until properly seated.
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Adjusting headlamp aim
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7.
Please note:
•High beam adjustments simultaneously aim the low
beam.
•Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 6 inches
(152 mm) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.
2. (High beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (1) on the test screen for each headlamp
lens at a distance of 25
3/4inches (654 mm) from
the vertical centerline. As a check, the distance
between centerlines should be 51
1/2inches
(1308 mm). The star emblem on the hood may be
used to determine the vehicle centerline. If the
distance does not check, have the system verified at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
3. Move vehicle on the level surface 25 feet (7.6 m)
straight back from the wall.
4. Open hood.
VH
low beam

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Simultaneously turn adjusting screws (1 and 2 on
page 261 or 262) counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) equally
until bubble in the level (7 on page 261) is centered
on the “0” mark.
Graduations:
screw 1: 0.50° pitch,
screw 2: 0.67° pitch.
6. Horizontal headlamp aim (High beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (2) (left headlamp:
counterclockwise to adjust to the left, clockwise to
the right [right headlamp in opposite direction])
until the headlamp (high beam pattern) is centered
about the vertical centerline (1) as shown.
The left and right headlamps must be adjusted
individually.7. For proper aim, the indicator (8 on page 261) should
align with the “0” mark after horizontal adjustment.
Graduations: 0.33° pitch.
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adjustment, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Remote control battery replacement
Changing batteries
Unfold master key from holder by pressing key release
button. Pull off battery cover (1).
Change batteries, inserting new ones with (+) side
facing up.
Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place.Notes:
To assure proper operation of the remote control, push
each button. Repeat battery installation, if remote
control does not function correctly.
If the remote control does not function correctly after
repeating battery installation, the system may have to be
resynchronized, see below.

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If the remote control does not function correctly and the
batteries are in order, the system may have to be
resynchronized.
Turn key in steering lock to position 2, then to
position 0 and remove.
Within 10 seconds, push and hold button‹ while
pushing buttonΠfive times.
Release the button, and press‹, Œ orŠ once.
Check all functions. The remote control should once
again be operational.
Note:
If it is not possible to resynchronize the remote control,
have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.