2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 sunroof

210 Controls in detailClimate control
Deactivating
Press button:.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows and tilt/sliding
sunroof* if there is the possibility of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In the event that the closing procedure
causes potential danger, the closing of the
side windows can be immediately halted by
pressing or pulling the respective window
switch. The procedure for the tilt/sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by mov-
ing the switch for the tilt/sliding sunroof in
any direction.
The closing of the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be reversed by again
pressing and holding the :button.
iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside tempera-
tures.
After 30 minutes at the latest, outside
air is added.
If you have turned off the air condition-
ing (
page 211) or the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the
air recirculation mode will not switch
on automatically.
iTo achieve the fastest possible cooling
of the interior, the climate control auto-
matically switches to air recirculation.
The indicator lamp in the button:
is not illuminated when the system au-
tomatically switches to air recircula-
tion.
iPress and hold button: for approx.
two seconds. You can release
button: once the opening proce-
dure has begun. The windows and
tilt/sliding sunroof* continue opening
until they have reached their previous
position.
A window or tilt/sliding sunroof* will
only return to its previous position if it
has not been moved to another posi-
tion using the respective window
switch or tilt/sliding sunroof* switch
after it was closed with button:.
A window or tilt/sliding sunroof* that
was moved will remain in its current po-
sition if button: i s u s e d t o r e - o p e n
the remaining windows or tilt/sliding
sunroof*.

223 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
If the air distribution control as well as the
airflow volume control are set toU and
there is a high need for cooling, the display
“MAX COOL” appears in the front and rear
display.
This provides the fastest possible cooling
of the vehicle interior (when windows and
tilt/sliding sunroof* are closed).Defrosting
If the air volume is switched off or the air
recirculation mode is switched on, the
interior is not any longer ventilated and the
windows can get fogged on the inside.Activating

Press button0 (
page 218).
The indicator lamp on button0
comes on.
The climate control switches automatically
to the following functions:


maximum blower and heating power


air flows onto the windshield and the
front side windows (side air vents must
be open)


The climatic compressor is switched on
at outside temperatures above approx-
imately 41°F (5°C) for air-drying
Deactivating

Press button0.
The yellow indicator lamp on the button
goes out. Defrosting is turned off.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before a tunnel trav-
el). This setting cuts off the intake of out-
side air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment.
iThese settings should only be selected
for a short time.
When the defrost setting has been se-
lected, only the rear window defroster
can be switched on. No other settings
are possible.
iTo switch off you can press also the
button´ orU.
Warning!
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Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior win-
dow fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 225) is activated, or
press button0.

224 Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Activating
Press button: (
page 218).
The indicator lamp on the button:
comes on.
iPress and hold button: for approx.
two seconds. The side windows and
tilt/sliding sunroof* will close. You can
release button: once the closing
procedure has begun. The windows
and tilt/sliding sunroof* continue clos-
ing until they are fully closed.
Warning!
G
Never operate the side windows and
tilt/sliding sunroof* if there is the possibility
of anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In the event that the closing procedure
causes potential danger, the closing of the
side windows can be immediately halted by
pressing or pulling the respective window
switch. The closing of the tilt/sliding
sunroof* can be immediately halted by
moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in
the overhead control panel in any direction.
The closing of the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof* can be reversed by
again pressing and holding the :button.
iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside tempera-
tures.
If you have turned off the air condition-
ing (
page 225) or the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the
air recirculation mode will not switch
on automatically.
iTo achieve the fastest possible cooling
of the interior, the automatic climate
control automatically switches to air
recirculation. The indicator lamp in the
button: is not illuminated when
the system automatically switches to
air recirculation.

225 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Deactivating
Press button: (
page 218).
The indicator lamp on button:
goes out.
At outside temperatures above 79°F
(26°C) the system will not automatically
switch back to outside air. A quantity of
outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.
In addition the air conditioning dehumidi-
fies the interior air at outside temperatures
above than 41°F (5° C) and helps prevent
window fogging.
iPress and hold button: for approx.
two seconds. You can release
button: once the opening proce-
dure has begun. The windows and
tilt/sliding sunroof* continue opening
until they have reached their previous
position.
A window or tilt/sliding sunroof* will
only return to its previous position if it
has not been moved to another posi-
tion using the respective window
switch or tilt/sliding sunroof* switch
after it was closed with button:. A
window or tilt/sliding sunroof* that
was moved will remain in its current po-
sition if button: is used to re-open
the remaining windows or tilt/sliding
sunroof*.
iThe air recirculation mode is
deactivated automatically

after five minutes if the outside
temperature is below
approximately 41°F (5°C)


after five minutes if the air condi-
tioning and air-drying is turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above
approximately 41°F (5°C)
iCondensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.Warning!
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If you turn off the cooling function, the inte-
rior air is not dried. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.

233 Controls in detail
Power windows
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:

opening the side windows


opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s door handle. The SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
in close proximity to the driver’s door
handle.

Press and hold buttonΠuntil the
windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*
have reached the desired position.

Release buttonΠto interrupt
procedure.

234 Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
simultaneously.
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 233). The SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
in close proximity to the driver’s door
handle.

Press and hold button‹ until the
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are
completely closed.

Release button‹ to interrupt pro-
cedure.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press and hold the lock button on an
outside door handle (
page 64) until
the side windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof* are completely closed.

Release the lock button at the outside
door handle to interrupt procedure.
Warning!
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When closing the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof*, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold
buttonŒ. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure, press and hold
button‹.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Release the lock button (
page 64) on
exterior driver’s door handle to stop the
closing procedure.


Pull on the exterior driver’s door handle
and hold firmly. The side windows and
the tilt/sliding sunroof* will open for as
long as the door handle is held but the
door not opened.

235 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding sunroof is on the overhead
control panel.
Sunroof switch1Push back to slide sunroof open
2Push forward to slide sunroof closed
3Push up to raise sunroof at rear
4Pull down to lower sunroof at rearWith the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
guard against sun rays. When sliding the
sunroof open, the screen will also retract.

236 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Warning!
G
When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening/closing procedure of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the switch or, if the switch
was moved past the resistance point and re-
leased, by moving the switch in any direc-
tion.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 439).
iYou can also open or close the
tilt/sliding sunroof using the
SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (
page 233) and see “Conve-
nience closing feature” (
page 234).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof using the air recirculation
button:in the control panel of the
climate control (
page 204) or
(
page 218).