mirror controls MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 User Guide

76 Rear view mirrors
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Automatic (optional on ML 320):
With the key in steering lock position 2 and the
automatic antiglare function activated, the mirror
reflection brightness responds to changes in light
sensitivity.
To a c ti va te :
Press button (1). The green indicator lamp in the inside
rear view mirror lights up.To d e a c t i va t e :
Press button (1) again. The indicator lamp in the inside
rear view mirror goes out. The mirror brightness does
not respond to changes in light sensitivity.
Notes:
With gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the
interior lamps (except cargo compartment lamp)
switched on, the mirror brightness does not respond to
changes in light sensitivity.
The automatic antiglare function does not react, if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the
inside rear view mirror.
The antiglare function will not react for example, if the
cargo area is fully loaded.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the
liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior rear view mirrors
The switch is located on the center console.
1Driver’s side
2Passenger side
3Adjustment buttonExterior rear view mirror adjustment
Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Push button to select mirror to be adjusted:
Driver’s side – Push button (1).
Passenger side – Push button (2).
Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right
according to the setting desired.
Note:
The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The
heater switches on automatically, depending on outside
temperature.
With the front doors closed and the key in steering lock
position 0 or 1, or removed from steering lock, the
exterior rear view mirrors can be operated for
approx. 30 minutes.
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Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
mirror. The passenger-side exterior mirror is
convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field
of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they
appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Storing exterior rear view mirror positions
(only vehicle with memory function)
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in
memory with the seat positions and can be recalled
when necessary. See page 43 for notes on the memory
function.
Parking position (only vehicle with memory function)
The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and
programmed to assist the driver during parking
maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects
close to the vehicle).
With the key in steering lock position 2, and the exterior
rear view mirror switch in the passenger side position,
the passenger side mirror will be turned downward
when placing the gear selector lever in “R” reverse.
The passenger side mirror will return to its previous
position:
•immediately at speeds above approx. 6 mph
(10 km/h) – independent of the engaged gear,
•after 10 seconds when shifting gear selector lever
from “R” Reverse,
•by pressing the driver’s side mirror button%.To store passenger side mirror parking position:
1. The vehicle must be stationary.
Turn key to steering lock position 1 or 2.
2. Select passenger side mirror& and adjust the
mirror to view the curb.
3. Push the memory button “M”, see page 43.
4. Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment
button (3), see page 77.
The mirror should not move.
Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.
Note:
The selected position will be stored relative to the
memory button (1, 2, 3) pushed.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior rear view mirror, electrically folding
(optional on ML 320 and ML 500)
The switch is located on the center console.
Turn the key in steering lock position 2.
1Press briefly switch to fold mirror in
2Press briefly switch to fold mirror outIf an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward
(hit from the rear), it must be repositioned manually by
applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place.
If an exterior mirror is forcibly pushed rearward (hit
from the front) press button (1) to fold mirrors in, then
press button (2) to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirror
by hand.
You can adjust the exterior rear view mirrors again, see
page 77.
Notes:
The mirrors cannot be folded in above vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15km/h).
The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are
not completely folded out.
Before running the vehicle through an automatic car
wash, fold the mirrors in, otherwise they might get
damaged.
With the front doors closed and the key in steering lock
position 0 or 1, or removed from steering lock, the
exterior rear view mirrors can be operated for
approx. 30 minutes.
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Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror, antiglare
mode (optional on ML 320)
Antiglare mode:
With the key in steering lock position 2, the mirror
reflection brightness responds to changes in light
sensitivity.
With the gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the
interior light switched on, the mirror brightness does
not respond to changes in light sensitivity.Note:
The automatic antiglare function does not react, if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the
inside rear view mirror.
The antiglare function will not react for example, if the
cargo area is fully loaded.

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Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle
paint finish can only be completely removed while in
their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the
liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.

109 Automatic climate control
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2Thumbwheels for the center air outlets
To open the left air and center air outlet:
Turn the left thumbwheel upward.
To open the right center air outlet:
Turn the right thumbwheel upward.
3Thumbwheels for the side air outlets
To open the side air outlets:
Turn the thumbwheels upward.
To defrost the side windows in the area around the
exterior rear view mirrors:
Turn the thumbwheel to the center position.4Center air outlets, adjustable
5Side air outlets, adjustable
6Defroster outlet windshield
Important!
The air outlets should be remain open to allow
unrestricted operation of the automatic climate control.
Notes:
For the air flow-through system to function properly, the
air vents and air outlets should be kept unobstructed.
The air outlets can be directed towards your body or
pointed upwards for draft free ventilation of the interior.

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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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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.

167 Tele Aid
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Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the
“SOS” button, the Roadside Assistance button• and
the Information button¡do not remain illuminated
constantly in red and the message “TELE AID – VISIT
WORKSHOP” is not displayed in the MCS display after
the system self check.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
•following an accident in which the Emergency
Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy,
•if the antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on
for more than 20 seconds, see pages 36 and 37.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually by
opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror
labeled “SOS”, then briefly pressing the button located
under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating
an emergency call manually.Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator
lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The
message “EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL”
appears in the MCS display. When the connection is
established, the message “EMERGENCY CALL – CALL
CONNECTED” appears in the MCS display. All
information relevant to the emergency, such as the
location of the vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite
location system), vehicle model, identification number
and color are generated.
A voice connection between the Response Center and
the occupants of the vehicle will be established
automatically soon after the emergency call has been
initiated. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID –
EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE” appears in the MCS
display. The Response Center will attempt to determine
more precisely the nature of the accident provided they
can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.