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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Steering Wheel Control Backlights

Hi everyone,

New to the forums here -- have been a regular member of Benzworld for years, mainly in the W163 forums. I recently upgraded to a '15 ML250 and this site seems to be a bit more active on that particular model compared to Benzworld.

Just have a quick question for the group -- for those who do NOT have the Ambient Light Package, do your steering wheel buttons illuminate at night? I do not have the package, but find it odd that the steering wheel buttons do not illuminate at night. Wondering if there is a problem with my truck. In my wife's C250, it does not have ambient lighting either, however, the buttons DO illuminate.

Thanks for the input if anyone knows!
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 11:47 PM
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I have the Ambient light package, but regardless, they should illuminate.
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jrsmith_68
I have the Ambient light package, but regardless, they should illuminate.
Thanks. I figured as much. Now to find out if that repair is covered under the CPO warranty.

Between that and the red battery light that illuminated on my dash today, a bit unsure about the once over they gave the truck going through the CPO process.
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I too have the ambient light package and my steering wheel controls are lit. Dimly but lit.
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I dont have the ambient lights, and yes mine are lighted up, should be covered or you may need a new steering wheel
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