2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG Owner's Manual

102 Exterior lamp switch
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Setting illumination time:
The illumination time can only be set while the vehicle
is at a standstill and the electronic key in steering lock
position 2.
1. Turn exterior lamp switch to positionD.
2. Press top (1) of fog lamp switch (approx. 5 seconds),
until the clock display (located in the instrument
cluster) displays the actual illumination time.3. Continued pressing of the switch varies the
illumination time between 0 (off) and 60 seconds.
Each time the switch is pressed, the illumination
time increases by 15 seconds.
4. Approx. 5 seconds after pressing the switch the
illumination time is set and the clock is again
displayed.
Locator lighting
This function will be only active with exterior lamp
switch in positionU.
After unlocking the vehicle with the electronic key
during darkness, parking lamps and fog lamps switch
on for approximately 40 seconds.
The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening
the driver’s door.

103 Fog lamp switch
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The switch is located in the center console.
Press down rocker switch symbols:
1Front fog lamps on. 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 and rear fog lamp operate only in
exterior lamp switch position õ and with no
highbeam headlamps on. Consult your state Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding allowable lamp operation.

104 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.
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 on the right side beyond the
steering wheel.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the key in
steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.
See page 258 for instructions on filling up the
windshield / headlamp washer reservoir.

105 Windshield wiper/washer
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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:
(Canada: standard on ML 500;
USA: standard on ML 55 AMG)
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.
With the intermittent wiping on, turn the
electronic key in steering lock from position 1 to
position 2 and keep the key in that position for
longer than 2 seconds and the wipe interval will
be set to approx. 5 seconds.
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.
1 At speeds of approximately 105 mph (170 km/h) the wiper
switches automatically to continuous wiping. (Always obey local
speed limits.)

106 Rear window wiper/washer
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Move stalk up for:
Normal wiper speed
Fast wiper speed
Note:
When shifting into reverse with windshield wipers on,
the rear wiper automatically turns on.Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is located in the
center console.
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107 Rear window wiper/washer
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1Intermittent wiping
To a c t i va te :
Press upper half of the switch.
To deactivate:
Press upper half of the switch again.
2Rear window washer
Press and hold lower half of the switch to activate
rear window washer.
After releasing the switch the wiper operates for
additional 5 seconds.
Once activated, the rear intermittent wiper function
remains active.
The rear window wiper will also automatically engage if
the windshield wiper is engaged and the gear selector
lever is placed in “R” Reverse.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 259.
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).

108 Automatic climate control
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Automatic climate control
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109 Automatic climate control
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2Thumbwheels for the center air outlets
To open the left air and center air outlet:
Turn the left thumbwheel upward.
To open the right center air outlet:
Turn the right thumbwheel upward.
3Thumbwheels for the side air outlets
To open the side air outlets:
Turn the thumbwheels upward.
To defrost the side windows in the area around the
exterior rear view mirrors:
Turn the thumbwheel to the center position.4Center air outlets, adjustable
5Side air outlets, adjustable
6Defroster outlet windshield
Important!
The air outlets should be remain open to allow
unrestricted operation of the automatic climate control.
Notes:
For the air flow-through system to function properly, the
air vents and air outlets should be kept unobstructed.
The air outlets can be directed towards your body or
pointed upwards for draft free ventilation of the interior.