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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The windows can be operated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2.
Operation:
Press switch in to resistance point to open.
Lift switch to close.
Release switch when window is in desired position.Express opening of front door windows
Press switch past resistance point and release – window
lowers to fully open position. To interrupt procedure,
brief ly pull switch.
Blocking of rear door window operation
If no operation of the rear door windows by switch (6),
located on rear center console (for instance by children)
is desired, slide override switch (5) to right,
symbolN becomes visible.
Note:
After turning off the engine the power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a front
door is opened.
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.
Wa r n i n g !
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.
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Rear quarter windows (optional on ML 320 and 430)
Switches located on front center console
The rear quarter windows can be operated with key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
1Push to open.
2Push to close.Note:
After turning off the engine the rear quarter windows
can be operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a
front door is opened.
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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.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.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding /pop-up roof (optional)
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearThe sliding /pop-up roof can be operated with key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
Notes:
The sliding /pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 272.
After turning off the engine the sliding /pop up roof can
be operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a
front door is opened.
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Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding /pop-up roof, be 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 direction (1) or (3).When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from steering lock, and lock your 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.
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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.Express opening of sliding /pop-up roof
To open sliding /pop-up roof automatically, briefly move
switch in direction (1) and release. The roof will not
open fully. Press again to open it fully.
To interrupt procedure, brief ly move switch in any
direction.
Note:
For resynchronizing the express opening feature see
page 272.
RESETMODE
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Skyview Top (optional)
The Skyview Top can be operated with key in steering
lock position 1 or 2.
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closedTo fully open Skyview Top automatically, brief ly press
switch in direction (1) and release. To stop the process,
press switch again.
Notes:
After turning off the engine the Skyview Top can be
operated for approximately 30 minutes or until a front
door is opened.
The Skyview Top can be opened or closed manually
should an electrical malfunction occur, see page 273.
RESETMODE
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the Skyview Top, be sure that there
is no danger of anyone being h armed by th e closing
procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by moving the switch in direction (1).When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from steering lock, and lock your 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.
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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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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Lamps above rear doors
Interior lamps above rear doors are switched on, and off
(soft fade) delayed, when opening a rear door or closing
rear doors.
With rear doors closed, push on lamp lens to switch
interior lamps on or off.
Note:
If lamp is switched on manually, it does not go out by
closing the door.Cargo compartment lamp
1The lamp is switched off.
2The lamp is switched on continuously.
To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, move switch to position (1) or (3) before
leaving the vehicle.
3The lamp is switched on and off by the opening and
closing of the liftgate.
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Switch for interior lamps / lamps above rear doors
1Press to switch lamps above rear doors off.
To switch both lamps above rear doors on, briefly
press upper half of switch again.
Note:
With one lamp above rear door illuminated, first the
lamp goes out when pressing upper half of the
switch. Press again to switch both lamps on.2Press in to switch interior lamps off (except cargo
compartment lamp).
The interior lamps remain switched off, even when
opening a door.
With rocker switch in center position, the interior
lamps operate as described on previous pages.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with doors open all interior lamps (except rear cargo
compartment lamp) go out after approximately
30 minutes.
If an interior lamp is switched on manually, it does not
go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that all interior lamps are switched off.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sun visors
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.
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Interior Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuvers.
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