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287 Check regularly and before a long trip
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip 1Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 334.
2Coolant level,
see “Coolant level” on page 333
3Engine oil level,
see “Engine oil level, checking” on page 154 and 331
4Brake fluid,
see “Brake fluid” on page 395
Opening hood, see page 328.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 354.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 156.
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308 Malfunction and warning messages
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LIGHT SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 297The headlamps will be switched on automatically if the
light sensor malfunctions.
The “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” setting menu
can be set to “MANUAL” in the individual settings, see
page 142. It will then be possible to switch the
headlamps on and off using the exterior lamp switch.
See page 156 for notes on the exterior lamp switch. SEAT BELT SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 297 Line 1Line 2C*
LIGHT SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1Line 2C*
SEAT BELT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 297.
When this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approx.
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir should be
refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield
washer concentrate and water or the concentrate and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperature,
at the next opportunity. The reservoir for the windshield
and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine
compartment.
See windshield and headlamp washer system on
page 334 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
Line 1Line 2C*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................324
Fuses ................................................325
Shelf below rear window ..............327
Hood .................................................328
Checking engine oil level ............. 331
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................332
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................332
Coolant level ...................................333
Adding coolant ...........................333
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................334Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 334
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 335
Jack .................................................. 336
Wheels ............................................ 337
Tire Replacement ....................... 337
Rotating wheels ......................... 338
Spare wheel .................................... 338
Changing wheels ........................... 340
Tire inflation pressure ................. 345
Battery ............................................. 346
Jump starting ................................. 349
Towing the vehicle ........................ 351Exterior lamps ................................354
Headlamp assembly ...................355
Taillamp assemblies ..................358
Standby bulb function ................... 361
Changing batteries
in the electronic main key ......363
Synchronizing
remote control ............................365
Changing batteries
in the KEYLESS-GO-card .........366
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................368
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................369
Replacing wiper blades .................370
Trunk lamp ..................................... 371
Roof rack .........................................372
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334 Engine compartment
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Windshield and headlamp washer system
1Windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir
The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or concentrate
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).
Capacity approx. 7.1 US qt (6.7 l).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperatures below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze.
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
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Wa r n i n g !
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do
not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine
parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously
burned.
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354 Exterior lamps
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Exterior lamps
Headlamp adjustment
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.Replacing bulbs
Notes:
To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
If the newly installed bulb does not light up, switch the
lamp off and on again. If the bulb still does not light up,
have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
•scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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355 Exterior lamps
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1Headlamp cover for high beam headlamp, parking
and standing lamp2 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
3Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
4Bulb holder for turn signal lamp
5Cover for Xenon type headlamp bulb
Wa r n i n g !
Do not remove cover (5) for Xenon headlamp.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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356 Exterior lamps
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Bulbs for high beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Press the clip together (arrow) and remove headlamp
cover (1).
Pull electrical connector off.
Unclip the retainer spring and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the
recess on the holder.
Clip in retainer springs and plug the connector onto the
bulb.
Align headlamp cover (1) and click into place.Xenon
Bulb for low / high beam
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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