2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 Page 16

200 Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on the windshield wipers,
see “Windshield wipers” (
page 60).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The button is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp washer button

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Press button1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 363).
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 49).
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
position
1Lever

Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position
by moving lever1 towards the wind-
shield.
The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.
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The headlamps will automatically be
cleaned when you have


switched on the headlamps
and


operated the windshield wipers with wind-
shield washer fluid fifteen times
When you switch off the ignition, the counter
resets.

202 Controls in detailGood visibilityPower folding exterior rear view mirrors*
Folding the exterior rear view mirrors
in and out automatically
When the corresponding function in the
control system is activated (
page 178):


The exterior rear view mirrors automat-
ically fold in as soon as the vehicle is
locked from the outside.


The exterior rear view mirrors automat-
ically fold out as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver’s or front pas-
senger door are subsequently opened.Synchronizing exterior rear view
mirrors
The power folding rear view mirrors may
have to be synchronized after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or dis-
charged. If the exterior rear view mirrors
do not fold properly upon locking or un-
locking the vehicle although the corre-
sponding function in the control system is
activated (
page 178), do the following:

Fold each exterior rear view mirror in
completely (
page 203).

Fold each exterior rear view mirror out
completely (
page 203).
When the exterior rear view mirrors fold
properly upon locking the vehicle, the exte-
rior mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise
repeat the above steps.Folding the exterior rear view mirrors
in and out manually
The button is located on the door control
panel.
1Button for folding exterior rear view
mirrors in and out

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).
!
Before you drive the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, fold the exterior rear view
mirrors in. Otherwise they may get damaged.
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The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if
they are not folded out completely.

204 Controls in detailGood visibilityGlare through the windshield
Swing sun visor1 down.

Make sure sun visor1 is properly en-
gaged in mounting7.

When you do not experience glare any-
more, swing sun visor1 up.
Vanity mirror

Swing sun visor1 down.

Flip up cover4 to access vanity
mirror5.
Vanity mirror lamp3 comes on.

After using vanity mirror5, flip down
cover4.

Swing sun visor1 up.Glare through a side window
1Sun visor
2Additional sun visor*

Swing sun visor1 down.

Disengage sun visor1 from
mounting7 (
page 203).

Pivot sun visor1 to the side.

Adjust sun visor1 by pushing or pull-
ing in the direction of arrows.

Swing down additional sun visor*2
when you experience additional glare
through the windshield.
!
To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover4
(
page 203), make sure it is closed before
pivoting sun visor1 to the side.

205 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to
a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The de-
froster is automatically deactivated after
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of
operation depending on the outside tem-
perature.
Switch on the ignition (
page 40).Activating

Press button1 on the climate con-
trol panel (
page 208) or the automat-
ic climate control* panel (
page 222).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating

Press button1 once more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
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Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driv-
ing. Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
!
If the rear window defroster switches off too
soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too
many electrical consumers are operating simul-
taneously and there is insufficient voltage in the
battery. The system responds automatically by
switching the rear window defroster off.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster switches back on auto-
matically.

209 Controls in detail
Climate control
The climate control is operational whenev-
er the engine is running. You can operate
the climate control system in either the
automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on
the selected interior temperature and the
current outside temperature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated
(
page 216).
Warning!
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When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro-
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between un-
protected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
controls (
page 208) to direct the air to air
vents in the vehicle interior that are not in
the immediate area of unprotected skin.
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
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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.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (page 239). The climate control will then
adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.

210 Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 208).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Reactivating

Press buttonU (
page 208).
Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating

Press buttonU (
page 208) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume and air distri-
bution are adjusted automatically.

Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 208) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The interior air temperature is adjusted
automatically.
Warning!
G
When the climate control system is
switched off, the outside air supply and cir-
culation are also switched off. Only choose
this settings for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility
and endangering you and others.
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You can also press button´
(
page 208) on the climate control panel.
If you press button0 (
page 208) to
reactivate the climate control system, the
defrosting mode is activated.
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When operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary (
page 216).
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The settings for the passenger side are also
used for the rear passenger compartment.

211 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press button
orQ
(page 208).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air volume switches off. The selected
blower speed is shown in the air
volume displayb (
page 208).
or

Press air distribution button5,9,
ora (
page 208).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air distribution switches off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 208) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.Increasing

Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 208) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing

Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 208) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.

212 Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting air distribution
Press air distribution button5,9, ora
(page 208) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
controls:

Press the desired air distribution
button5,9, ora (
page 208).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.
Adjusting air volume
Five blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume
(page 208) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on buttonU
(page 208) goes out. The automatic
operation of air volume switches off.
The selected blower speed is shown in
the air volume displayb
(page 208).
Adjusting air volume for the center and
side air vents
Opening the center air vents

Turn thumbwheels4 and7
(page 206) to the right.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.Closing the center air vents

Turn thumbwheels4 and7
(page 206) to the left.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels3 and8
(page 206) to the right.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels3 and8
(page 206) to the left.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are closed.
Symbol
Function
a
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
Z
Directs air to the windshield
and side air vents
Y
Directs air to the footwells and
side air vents