2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG light

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.

111 Automatic climate control
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The automatic climate control only operates with the
engine running.
The system is always at operational readiness, except
when manually switched off.
In the automatic mode the automatic climate control
cools or heats the interior depending on outside
temperature and the selected interior temperature.
Make the temperature settings in small increments.
If the vehicle interior has been heated by direct sunlight
and is very hot, ventilate the interior (open door or
windows for a short period) before driving off
Keep the air intake grill in front of the windshield free
of debris and snow.
The air conditioning mode removes considerable
moisture from the air during operation in the cooling
mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground
through ducts in the underbody.
If the economy mode AC
OFF
is selected, the air
conditioning compressor will not engage and it is not
possible to air condition in this setting. See page 117.Notes:
The interior temperature sensor (10) should not be
touched to maintain a precise temperature.
If the vehicle travels from shade into direct sunlight, a
sensor automatically increases the air volume
temporarily to maintain the interior temperature.
The automatic climate control will not remove moisture
from the air at low outside ambient temperatures.
The air conditioner switches itself off for its own
protection if refrigerant is lost. No cooling will then take
place. Economy mode AC
OFF
cannot be switched off.
Have the air conditioner checked by a Mercedes-Benz
Center should this happen.
Dustfilter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out
before outside air enters the passenger compartment
through the air distribution system.
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require
replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval.
A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the
interior.

112 Automatic climate control
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Basic setting - automatic mode
To a c ti va te :
With the engine running, briefly press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton lights up. The
temperature, air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
Temperature can be adjusted with the temperature
control, which is located in the center.
Turning the control wheel to either the blue or red dot
switches off the temperature regulation.
To deactivate:
Briefly press the Ubutton. The indicator lamp in the
Ubutton goes out. The automatic mode is switched
off, air volume control is set to fan speed 2 and air
distribution is set to positionV.To activate basic setting:
Press Ubutton at least 3 seconds.
All functions are switched to automatic mode and
temperature is set to 72˚F (22˚C).
The rear window defroster may be switched on
manually.
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114 Automatic climate control
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Special settings (use only for short duration)
Turning the air volume control wheel or air distribution
wheel switches off the automatic mode.
The temperature control will be still in automatic mode.
The fan speed and air distribution can be manually
selected.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton goes out.
The set value is indicated by a lighted segment on the
setting wheels.
To return to automatic mode:
Press Ubutton. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates and the lighted segments on the air volume
and air distribution wheel go out.Air volume, manual:
The air volume control wheel has 5 fan speeds which
can be selected.
Important!
No fresh air enters the interior with the air volume
control set to0. The system is switched off.
Air distribution, manual:
jAir from the windshield and side air outlets.
VAir from the windshield, center, side and footwell
air outlets.
kAir from the footwell and side air outlets.
hAir from the center and side air outlets.
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116 Automatic climate control
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Air recirculation
This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the
entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle’s
interior.
Outside air is not supplied to the vehicles’s interior.
To select, press briefly O button. The indicator lamp
in button lights up.
To cancel, press briefly O button again. The indicator
lamp in button goes out.
The system automatically switches from air
recirculation to fresh air, after:
•approx. 30 minutes, when the automatic climate
control switched on,
•approx. 5 minutes, when the automatic climate
control switched off.
•approx. 5 minutes, if the outside temperature is
below 45˚F (7˚C).
If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch
from recirculated air back to fresh air.Note:
To achieve the fastest possible cooling of the interior, the
automatic climate control automatically switches to air
recirculation.
The indicator lamp in the Obutton is not illuminated
when the system automatically switches to air
recirculation.

123 Interior equipment
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Opening the side windows:
Press k on the switch to resistance point.
Closing the side windows:
Press j on the switch to resistance point.
Release switch when window is in desired position.
Express opening and closing of windows
Press k or j on the switch past resistance point
and release – window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press j or k.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked
during the closing procedure, the window will stop
during the last few inches before closure and open
slightly.
When pressing and holding the switch j to close the
window, and upward movement of the window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop and reopen.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by pressing the power window switch.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.

128 Interior equipment
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Interior lighting
Lamps above instrument panel
Interior lamps above instrument panel are switched on,
and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking the vehicle,
or when opening a front door or closing front doors.
With doors closed, push on lamp lens to switch interior
lamps on or off.Reading lamps in inside rear view mirror
1Reading lamp, left
2Push button to switch left reading lamp on and off
3Push button to switch right reading lamp on and off
4Reading lamp, right
The reading lamps cannot be switched on and off by the
door contact switches.
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131 Interior equipment
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Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting, pivot it to the side, and slide
it to the desired position.Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting and with
key in steering lock position 1 or 2, the lamp is switched
on by opening the cover.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.