Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 User Manual
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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
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Pull off battery cover 2 in direction of
arrow.
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Remove the batteries.
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Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.
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Press battery cover 2 onto housing
until locked in place.
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Push each button to assure proper op-
eration of the remote control.
If remote control does not function cor-
rectly after replacing the batteries, the
system may have to be resynchronized.
Synchronizing remote control
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Turn key in steering lock to position 2
(
୴
page 33), then to position 0 and re-
move.
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Within ten seconds, push and hold
button
‹ while pushing
button
Œ five times.
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Release the button, and press
‹,
Œ or Š once.
The remote control is resynchronized.
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Recheck all of the remote control func-
tions.
Fuel filler flap
1 Cover
2 Lock rod
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Open the tailgate.
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Open cover 1 in cargo area behind
the left trim panel.
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Turn lock rod 2 clockwise (arrow) to
the end stop.
The fuel filler flap can now be opened.
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If it is not possible to resynchronize the
remote control, have the system
checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.