2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 lock

123 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper will also automati-
cally engage if the windshield wiper is en-
gaged and the gear selector lever is placed
in reverse.
Rear window wiper with rain sensor*
Rear window wiper intervals are controlled
automatically according to the amount of
water on the windshield and the speed of
the vehicle, if:

rear window wiper is switched on


front windshield wipers are switched to
intermittent wiping
The interval for the rear window wiper re-
mains constant when the windshield wiper
interval is ten seconds or more.
Sun visor
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
1Mirror cover
2Mounting

Swing sun visors down when you expe-
rience glare.

To use mirror, lift cover1 up.
Illuminated vanity mirrors

Turn the key in steering lock to
position1 (
page 33).

Lift cover up.
The lamp switches on.
Warning!
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Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed
while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare
can endanger you and others.
iIf sunlight enters through a side win-
dow, disengage sun visor from
mounting2 and pivot to the side.

130 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlActivating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
Press button
°
again.
The indicator lamp on the button
°

goes out.
The air conditioning system uses the refrig-
erant R134A. This refrigerant is free of
CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.
Activating
Turn the key in the steering lock to
position1.

Press button
°
(page 125).
The indicator lamp on button
°

comes on.Deactivating

Press button
°
.
The indicator lamp on button
°

goes out.
!If the
°
button on the automatic cli-
mate control panel starts to blink, this
indicates that the air conditioning sys-
tem is losing refrigerant. The compres-
sor has turned itself off. The air
conditioning cannot be turned on
again.
Have the air conditioning system
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set in the
climate control. The blower will run at
lower speed regardless of the air vol-
ume control setting.
iThe residual heat is automatically
turned off:

when the ignition is switched on


after about 30 minutes


if the coolant temperature is too
low


if the battery voltage drops

134 Controls in detailPower windows
Power windowsOpening and closing the side windows
The power window switches are on the
front center console.
1Left front
2Right front
3Switch for rear door window override
(
page 69)
4Left rear
5Right rear Additional switches for the rear windows
are located on the rear center console.
6Left rear
7Right rear
To operate the power windows, turn key to
position2 (
page 33) in the steering lock.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from steering lock and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

135 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening the windows
Press switch
k
to resistance point.
The window will move downwards until
you release the switch.
Closing the windows

Press switch
j
to resistance point.
The window will move upwards until
you release the switch.
Fully opening the windows

Press switch
k
past the point of re-
sistance and release.Fully closing the windows

Press switch
j
past the point of re-
sistance and release.
Stopping the windows

Briefly press switch
k
or
j
.
!If the side window is blocked in the up-
per area, the closing process is inter-
rupted and the window reopens
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, press switch j
past the point of resistance again
and release.
If the window still does not close
without an object having been trapped,
then hold the
j
switch down. The
side window will then close without the
obstruction sensor function.
iIf the driver’s window cannot be auto-
matically closed without an object
having been trapped, press the
j

switch past the point of resistance
again within five seconds and release.
The side windows will now close with-
out the obstruction sensor function.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.

136 Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing power windows
The side power windows must be resyn-
chronized

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed


if the windows cannot be fully opened
or closed

Switch ignition on.

Press switch
j
until the window is
completely closed and hold down for
approximately 1 second. Repeat proce-
dure for each window.
Rear quarter windows*
The switches are on the upper part of the
center console.
1Left side
2Right side
To operate the power windows, turn key to
position2 (
page 33) in the steering lock.Opening the windows

Press and hold the upper part of
switches1 or2.
The window will open.
Closing the windows

Press and hold the lower part of
switches1 or2.
The window will close.Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

137 Controls in detail
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof
1raise roof at rear
2slide roof open
3lower roof at rear
4slide roof closed
With the roof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
guard against sun rays. When sliding the
roof open, the screen will also retract.
To operate the sliding/pop-up roof, turn
key to position1 or 2 (
page 33) in the
steering lock. Opening the roof

Press and hold the switch in
direction2.
The sliding/pop-up roof slides open un-
til the switch is released.Closing the roof

Press and hold the switch in
direction4.
The sliding/pop-up roof closes until the
switch is released.
Stopping the roof

Briefly press the switch in any direc-
tion.
The movement of the roof will stop.
Raising the roof

Press and hold the switch in
direction1.
The roof is raised at rear.
Lowering the roof

Pull and hold the switch in direction3.
The sliding/pop-up roof is lowered and
closed.
Warning!
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When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, make
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing procedure can be immediately
reversed by moving the switch in direction1
or2.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from steering lock and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

141 Controls in detail
Loading
Partition net*Use of the partition net is a particularly im-
portant safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects.
The partition net can be installed behind
the backrests of the front or rear seats.
Engaging partition net
1Holder
2Mounting hook

One after the other, press the two
mounting hooks2 inward against the
spring pressure and turn them.
The mounting hooks are locked in this
position and you can move the net into
position more easily.

Turn one of the mounting hooks2 in
the opposite direction.
The spring pressure will push it out.

Engage mounting hook2 in holder1.

Turn the other mounting hook and en-
gage it in the opposite holder.

Push both mounting hooks2 forward
into holder1.
Warning!
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Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or cargo is being carried behind the
seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects flying in the occupant area during a
collision or sudden maneuver, always use
partition net when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger area in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo
tie-down rings in the cargo area floor
(page 140).
Passenger use of seats behind installed par-
tition net is restricted because of the foot-
well being taken up by the net.

152 Controls in detailUseful features
Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box

Grab in recess and pull lid release1.
The glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push glove box lid up to close.Storage compartment under front pas-
senger seat*
The storage compartment is lockable with
its separate key.
1Lock cylinder
2Handle
Locking and unlocking the storage com-
partment

Turn the key clockwise.
The storage compartment is locked.

Turn the key counterclockwise.
The storage compartment is unlocked.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Always use partition net when transporting
cargo. Partition net cannot secure hard or
heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iThe opened glove box is illuminated
with the key in steering lock position1
(page 33).