2001 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Switch for interior lamps/lamps above rear doors 112 2 Press 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: 1 Press 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. 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.