2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG glove box

2 Contents
Headlamp mode ............................... 99
Night security illumination ......... 101
Locator lighting .......................... 102
Fog lamp switch ............................ 103
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 104
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 104
Windshield wiper/washer
switch .......................................... 105
Rear window wiper/washer ......... 106
Automatic climate control ............ 108
Dust filter ..................................... 111
Basic setting –
automatic mode .......................... 112
Programming the basic
temperature setting ....................113
Special settings ...........................114
Air volume, manual ....................114
Air distribution, manual ............114
Defroster/Windows fogged up on
the inside ......................................115
Air recirculation ..........................116
Economy mode ............................117Residual engine
heat utilization ............................ 117
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off ..................................... 118
Switching off the
rear passenger compartment
ventilation and the
rear control panel ....................... 118
Rear passenger compartment
climate control .......................... 119
Manual setting of air volume
and air distribution in the rear
passenger compartment ............ 119
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ............... 120
Rear window defroster ..................121
Power windows .............................. 122
Rear quarter windows .................. 125
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 126
Interior lighting ............................. 128
Sun visors ........................................ 131
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 131
Interior .............................................132Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 132
Glove box ..................................... 133
Armrest in rear bench seat .......... 136
Ashtrays .......................................... 137
Lighter ............................................. 138
Split rear seat bench ..................... 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............. 142
Rear seat head restraints .......... 143
Third row seats .............................. 144
Removable cargo floor plates ....... 147
Enlarged cargo area ....................... 149
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 150
Hooks ............................................... 151
Partition net .................................... 151
Loading instructions ..................... 154
Cargo area cover blind .................. 155
Telephone, general ........................ 157
Cellular telephone ......................... 157
Garage door opener ....................... 158

10 Introduction
Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guidelines which include providing service
to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown
situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center technician or the tow service provider on a case by case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside
location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

19 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Cup holder, see page 132
2Parking brake release, see page 191
3Parking brake pedal, see page 191
4Steering wheel adjustment lever, see page 74
5Headlamp washer switch, see page 104
6Exterior lamp switch, see page 97
7Cruise control switch, see page 214
8Instrument cluster, see page 82
9Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 104
10Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2),
Driver airbag, see page 58
11Steering lock with ignition / starter switch, see
page 180
12Windshield wiper / washer switch, see page 105
13Voice recognition system switch (optional only for
Canada), see separate operating instructions
14Parking assist warning indicators, see page 230
15Transmission control switch– LOW RANGE mode,
see page 22716Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system
17Front fog lamp / rear fog lamp switch, see page 103
18MCS (Optional Modular Control System), see
separate operator’s manual
19Front passenger airbag, see page 58
20Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
21Cup holder, see page 132
22Storage compartment
23Electrical outlet, see page 252
24Automatic climate control switch, see page 108
Rear window defroster switch, see page 121
25Left front seat heater switch, see page 46
26Switch for rear quarter window, left, see page 125
27Switch for rear window washer /wiper, see page 106
28ESP control switch, see page 225
29Switch for rear quarter window, right, see page 125
30Right front seat heater switch, see page 46

23 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Basic setting –
automatic mode .......................... 112
Programming the basic
temperature setting ....................113
Special settings ...........................114
Air volume, manual ....................114
Air distribution, manual ............114
Defroster/Windows fogged up on
the inside ......................................115
Air recirculation ..........................116
Economy mode ............................117
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................117
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .....................................118
Switching off the
rear passenger compartment
ventilation and the
rear control panel .......................118
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ..........................119
Manual setting of air volume
and air distribution in the rear
passenger compartment ............119Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ............... 120
Rear window defroster ..................121
Power windows .............................. 122
Rear quarter windows .................. 125
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 126
Interior lighting ............................. 128
Sun visors ........................................ 131
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 131
Interior .............................................132
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ............132
Glove box ......................................133
Armrest in rear bench seat ...........136
Ashtrays ...........................................137
Lighter ..............................................138
Split rear seat bench ......................139
Easy entry/exit feature ............. 142
Rear seat head restraints ......... 143
Third row seats .............................. 144
Removable cargo floor plates ...... 147
Enlarged cargo area ...................... 149
Cargo tie-down rings .....................150
Hooks ............................................... 151Partition net .................................... 151
Loading instructions ..................... 154
Cargo area cover blind .................. 155
Telephone, general ........................ 157
Cellular telephone ......................... 157
Garage door opener ....................... 158

133 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Glove box
Pull handle (1) to open.
The glove box is illuminated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2 when opening the lid.Storage compartment below center armrest
To open small compartment in armrest:
Press button (1) and lift armrest.
To open large compartment under armrest:
Press button (2) and lift armrest.
To c l o s e :
Lower armrest until it engages in lock.
To open compartment in front of armrest:
Slide cover (3) rearward in direction of arrow.
The compartment contains a cup holder, see page 135.

327 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Fuel reserve warning ....................................................242
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities .............. 314
Fuse boxes ....................................................................... 251
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 250
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 318
Fuel requirements .................................................... 317
Premium unleaded ................................................... 317
General notes on the central locking system .............. 25
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 37
Glove box ......................................................................... 133HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 104
Head restraints
Adjusting ...................................................................... 45
Front ............................................................................. 45
Front, removal ............................................................. 45
Rear ............................................................................. 143
Removal ............................................................... 45, 143Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 290
Headlamp assembly
BiXenon ..................................................................... 284
Halogen ...................................................................... 283
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 104
Headlamp mode ................................................................99
Headlights ......................................................................... 97
Heated seats ......................................................................46
High beam
See Exterior lamp switch ...........................................97
Hood ................................................................................ 253
Hooks ............................................................................... 151
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 307
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 131
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 70
Infant and child restraint systems ................................68
Child seat mounts - LATCH type ..............................72
Inflating the space-saver tire ....................................... 271
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166

332 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Snow chains .................................................................... 199
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 166
Space-saver tire
Air pump .................................................................... 261
Spare parts service ........................................................ 306
Spare wheel .................................................................... 264
Space-saver tire ......................................................... 265
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 139
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 142
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 143
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 242
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 60
Start lock-out .................................................................... 25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 182
Steering lock ................................................................... 180
Steering wheel
Adjustable .................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
Stop lamp, high mounted ............................................. 289
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 133
Compartment under front passenger seat ............ 134
Glove box .................................................................... 133
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 78
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................252Stranded vehicle .............................................................281
Sun visors ........................................................................ 131
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 56
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 293
TTachometer ........................................................................ 88
Technical data ................................................................ 309
Electrical system ....................................................... 312
Main dimensions ...................................................... 313
Rims and tires ................................................... 310, 311
Weights ....................................................................... 312
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 166
Emergency calls ........................................................ 167
Information ................................................................ 172
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 169
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 170
Telephone, general ......................................................... 157
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 164
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 74
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 165
Third row seats ............................................................... 144