M-Class (W164) Produced 2006-2011: ML280CDI, ML320CDI, ML420CDI, ML350, ML500, ML550

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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Do ML's have IR glass like the GL's? i.e. the glass you have to find a 'window' in the glass for a radar detector?
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Old May 3, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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My 2007 Package 3 has it. Not sure if the newer one do. I ran a few toll plazas wondering why my iPass transponder was not registering before I realized in the manual where to find the "special" spots.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Interesting question... Mine ran a few NJ tolls not registering before I switched to the transponder on the license plate... Its not 100% clear if I really need it or not... I know it doesnt block my window so I like it... and will keep it there

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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eaadams
Do ML's have IR glass like the GL's? i.e. the glass you have to find a 'window' in the glass for a radar detector?
Window sticker on my 2010, as standard, says "Heat absorbing blue tinted front glass".

Owners manual refers to IR reflecting windscreen having 3 "windows" in it (page 208) but gives no indication of being an optional extra.
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Originally Posted by bruntoj
...Owners manual refers to IR reflecting windscreen having 3 "windows" in it (page 208) but gives no indication of being an optional extra.
Those 3 "windows" are on either side of the rear view mirror and by the base of the dash, near where the front parktronic display is located. Any where else will stop toll transponders and such.
It was part of the P3 on my 07's. Not sure of 2010s includes or deletes it.
It would say IR glass on the window sticker if it had it, or look at a shallow angle in sunlight and you will see the 3 "flashcard" size cutouts in the front glass.
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