2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG Owner's Manual

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Storage compartment under front passenger seat
(standard; optional on 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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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder in front of armrestTo o p e n :
Slide the cover rearward, see page 133, and fold the cup
holder (1) forward.
To c l o s e :
Fold cup holder rearward and slide the cover forward.
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
Touch cover (1), the cup holder opens automatically.
Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat bench.
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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Center console
By touching the top of the cover lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.
To remove ashtray: Pull up and remove ashtray insert.Rear passenger compartment
To u ch c ove r to o p e n .
To o p e n a s h t r ay :
Touch ashtray (1), it opens automatically.
To remove ashtray:
Open ashtray (1) and pull out the ashtray insert.
Close the ashtray before folding the rear seat bench.
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
1Center console lighter
Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to maximum 50 W.2Rear passenger compartment lighter
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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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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 40 for manual
seats and page 41 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 floor plates.

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5. Pull lock button (2) up, and fold seat back forward
until it locks in place.
The red backrest lock indicators at the lock
buttons (2) are not visible in locked position.6. Press and hold lock button (3) to unlock lever (4).
Pull lever (4) in direction of arrow (5), then pull
lever (1) and push down seat bench section until it
locks in place.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index To return seat bench section to sitting position:
1. Pull lever (1) and raise seat bench section until it
locks in place.
2. Pull lock button (2) up, and unfold seat back to
upright position. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest. The red
backrest lock indicators at the lock buttons (2) are
not visible in locked position.
3. Pull lever (1) in direction of arrow, and slide seat
bench section rearward to desired position.4. Install and adjust head restraint.
For installation of head restraints see page 143.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to assure that seats are locked into place
could result in an increased chance of injury in an
accident.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.