2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG Owner's Manual

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Fog lamp assembly
The foglamps are located in the front bumper.
Check and readjust foglamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.
Removing fog lamp assembly:
Remove foglamp holder from bumper by pressing
locking tab of fog lamp holder using a suitable tool
(e.g. screw driver). Swing fog lamp holder out of bumper
and remove fog lamp from holder.1Bulbs for fog lamps
H8 35 W
2Ta b s
Remove connector from lamp (1), turn lamp socket
towards left and pull out. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb into lamp socket and insert into
housing. Turn socket towards right.
During fog lamp installation, make sure that fog lamp
tabs (2) firmly seat into the slots of the holder.
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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 lamp, driver’s side rear fog
lamp (P 21 / 4 W bulb)
5Side marker lamp W 5 WOpen liftgate.
Remove screws (1).
Remove taillamp.
Note.
Spacers are used under the taillamp mounting tabs.
During reinstallation make sure that the spacers are
properly installed onto the screws.
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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.Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror are
equipped with LEDs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.
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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 6.
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
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Simultaneously turn adjusting screws (1 and 2 on
page 283 or 284) counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward.
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.
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.