separate MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2007 W163 Comand Manual

226 Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution controls3,h,
orj for the driver’s side, or7,b, orc
(page 222) for the passenger side to
separately adjust the air distribution on
each side of the passenger compartment.
The following symbols are found on the
buttons:

Press the desired air distribution but-
ton (
page 222).
The indicator lamp on the desired but-
ton goes out.
Adjusting the air distribution for the
center and side air vents
Opening the center air vents

Turn thumbwheels4 and7
(page 220) to the right.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.
Closing the center air vents

Turn thumbwheels4 and7
(page 220) to the left.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are closed.Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels3 and8
(page 220) to the right.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels3 and8
(page 220) to the left.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are closed.
Symbol
Function
Driver’s
side
Passen-
ger side
6
Z
Directs air to the
windshield and side
air vents
7
a
Directs air through
the center, side and
rear passenger
compartment air
vents
8
Y
Directs air to the
footwells and side
air vents

228 Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 61).

Press buttonU (
page 222).
AUTO
appears in the displaye
(
page 222). Air volume and air distri-
bution are controlled separately for
each zone.
If the automatic air distribution and air vol-
ume are switched off:

Press buttons8 andY
(page 222).
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
MAX COOL function is activated.
“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).
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
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 230) is activated, or
press button0.

235 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU while the engine is
running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is adjust-
ed automatically.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control3 (
page 233)
to separately adjust the air temperature of
the rear passenger compartment.
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 72°F (22°C). The automatic cli-
mate control will adjust to the set temper-
ature as fast as possible.Increasing the temperature

Turn temperature control3
(page 233) slightly clockwise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.
Decreasing the temperature

Turn temperature control3
(page 233) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.Adjusting air volume
Adjusting manually
Five blower speeds are available.

Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume to
the desired level.
The indicator lamp on the buttonU
goes out. The selected blower speed is
shown by the indicator lamps for air
volume settings9 (
page 233).
Adjusting automatically

Press buttonU.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume is adjusted
automatically.
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The rear automatic climate control will not
cool the air when the air conditioning is switched
off (page 231).

238 Controls in detailPower windowsFully opening the door windows
(Express-open)
Press switch1, 2, 3, or4
(page 236) past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding door window opens
completely.
Fully closing the door windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch1, 2, 3, or4
(page 236) past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding door window closes
completely.If the upward movement of a door window
is blocked during the closing procedure,
the door window will stop and open slight-
ly.

Remove the obstruction.

Pull the respective power window
switch past the resistance point again
and release.
Stopping door windows during
Express-operation

Press or pull respective power window
switch again.
Synchronizing the door windows
The door windows must be resynchronized

after the battery was disconnected


if the door windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)

Close all doors.

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Pull and hold power window switch1,
2,3, or4 (
page 236).
Once a door window is closed com-
pletely, hold the respective switch for
approximately 3 seconds.
The door window is synchronized.
Warning!
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Driver’s door only:
If within 5 seconds switch is again pulled
past the resistance point and released, the
automatic reversal will not function.
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If the door window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, pull and hold the respec-
tive power window switch. The door window will
then close without the obstruction sensor
function.
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Each door window must be resynchronized
separately.

284 Controls in detailLoadingHooks
Four hooks are located on the rear com-
partment trim panels, two on each side.
1Hook
Use the hooks to secure light weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).
Expanding cargo compartment
You can separately fold the left and right
rear seat backrests to expand the cargo
compartment.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwardWarning!
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When expanding the cargo compartment,
always fully fold the corresponding seats
and, if so equipped, always use the partition
net* (
page 287) when transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and can cause
injury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(
page 283).
Warning!
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Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate
open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in un-
consciousness and death.!
Always release the seat cushion and fold it
up before folding the seat backrest forward. The
covering on the seat backrest may otherwise be
damaged.
When the seat backrest are folded forward, the
front seats may not be moved to the rearmost
position. Otherwise you could damage the front
and second-row seats.

294 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box/CD changer*
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box

Pull lid release1 in direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push glove box lid2 up to close.Releasing CD changer*
1Release button
2AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear
Seat Entertainment System*)
3CD changer

Open the glove box (
page 294).

Press release button1.
CD changer3 is released and swings
down automatically.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing 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

braking


vehicle maneuvers


an accident
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Depending on vehicle equipment, a
CD changer* and an AUX-socket are located in
the glove box.

295 Controls in detail
Useful features
Closing CD changer*
1CD changer
Gent ly push CD c ha ng er1 up in direc-
tion of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.Locking and unlocking the glove box
separately
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g.
when the vehicle is in the shop for service.

Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (
page 475).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box

Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.

Turn mechanical key to position2 to
lock the glove box.

Turn mechanical key to position1 to
unlock the glove box.
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The glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.

296 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in front center
console
Vehicles without ashtray*
Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.Storage compartment* (depending on
vehicle configuration)

Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.Front armrest storage compartments
A flat storage tray with a deeper storage
compartment underneath is located below
the armrest. Both can be opened
separately.
1Button to open storage tray/tele-
phone* compartment
2Button to open storage compartment
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The Roadside Assistance button•
(
page 312) and the information button¡
(page 313) are located in the storage tray.

306 Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle, you can operate the telephone us-
ing the following devices:

mobile phone keypad


COMAND system (see separate operat-
ing instructions)


buttonss andt on the steering
wheel (
page 148)


Voice Control* (see separate operating
instructions)
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an autho-rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for information on features available for
your mobile phone of choice.
The cradle is located in the front center
armrest.

Open telephone compartment
(page 296).
Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone
cradle
Once the mobile phone has been inserted
in the mobile phone cradle, you have to
use the hands-free device to respond dur-
ing phone calls.

If applicable, remove the cover for the
external antenna connection from the
back of the mobile phone and store it in
a s a f e p l a c e . B e s u r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e
mobile phone’s operating instructions
as well.
Example illustration1Insert the mobile phone
2Connector contact
3Mobile phone cradle
Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact2 on
cradle3.

Push the top of the mobile phone in di-
rection of arrow1, until the lug on the
mobile phone release button engages.
The mobile phone is connected to the
network via the external antenna.
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Various mobile phone cradles can be in-
stalled in the front center armrest, see separate
installation instructions for the mobile phone
cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob-
tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
The functions and services available to you while
using the mobile phone depend on your service
provider and the type of mobile phone you are
using. See also separate operating manual for in-
structions on how to use your mobile phone.
!
Do not try to remove the mobile phone along
with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the
mobile phone cradle.

307 Controls in detail
Useful features
The mobile phone is linked to the
hands-free device and the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on its
charge status and the position of the
SmartKey in the starter switch. The
charge procedure will be indicated in
the mobile phone’s display.
You can place or receive phone calls. You
can control other functions of the mobile
phone via the control system (
page 182)
or COMAND system or Voice Contro*, see
separate operating instructions.Removing mobile phone from mobile
phone cradle
Example illustration1Release catch for mobile phone
2Mobile phone cradle
Press release catch in direction of
arrow1 and take mobile phone out of
mobile phone cradle2.Changing mobile phone cradle
If you require a different cradle for your
mobile phone, remove the present cradle
before installing a new one.
Removing an existing mobile phone
cradle
Example illustration1To release the mobile phone cradle
2To remove the mobile phone cradle
3Mobile phone cradle
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When you take the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* out of the starter switch, the
mobile phone remains switched on for approx.
10 minutes. If you place or receive a call during
this time, the mobile phone switches off
10 minutes after the call has been completed.
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When using a flip-style mobile phone, open
flip top before removing from the cradle while a
call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis-
connected.