SL/R231: Are trunk "close/lock buttons" illuminated ?
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Steel Grey 2012 ML350 is wife's
Are trunk "close/lock buttons" illuminated ?
Not the oval one on the chassis (is lit ok), but referring to the 2 square-shaped underneath the trunk-lid?
I was thinking that mine used to be lit several months ago.. maybe I accidentally switched them off
Our '12 ML's are lit all the time
I was thinking that mine used to be lit several months ago.. maybe I accidentally switched them off
Our '12 ML's are lit all the time
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Steel Grey 2012 ML350 is wife's
I determined that the lighting of the trunk-lid buttons is tied to the interior (dome & under dash) lighting on-off settings.. not to be confused with the ambience lighting, which is separate.
Awhile back I had turned off the overhead lighting feature so that soon as I shut the SL off that its dome lights would no longer come on.
I'll have to check out the green button you mentioned
Awhile back I had turned off the overhead lighting feature so that soon as I shut the SL off that its dome lights would no longer come on.
I'll have to check out the green button you mentioned
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AMG SLS & S coupe
Yesterday I checked mine. It works as yours does. I still can't find any info on the flashing green light.
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I pressed the button with the green flashing light, as the trunk lid was closing. It stopped the lid in position.
I believe you're right regarding emergency opening of the trunk if locked inside. Though, I too don't care to try it out.
