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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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(1156 NA [26.9/5 W/32/4cp])
Open hood.
Twist bulb holder (4) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Align bulb holder (4) and turn clockwise to lock.Parking and standing lamp
H 6W
Open hood.
Press the clip together (arrow) and remove headlamp
cover (1).
Remove the bulb socket (3). Push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Align headlamp cover (1) and click into place.
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Taillamp assembliesOpen trunk lid.
Turn lock (6) counterclockwise and fold trim to the side.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall trim and secure with lock (6).
P82.10-2635-26
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Backup lamp (1156 [32 cp] bulb)
8Red socket
Driver’s side:
Taillamp/parking lamp/rear fog lamp
(P 21/4W bulb)
Passenger side:
Taillamp/parking lamp (P 21/4W bulb)
9Grey socket:
Taillamp/parking lamp/standing lamp/side marker
(67 [4 cp] bulb)
10White socket:
Turn signal lamp (1156 NA bulb [yellow])
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License plate lamp
Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and
replace tubular lamp (C 5 W/4 cp).Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb)
Carefully slide lamp towards rear (arrow 1), and remove
front end first (arrow 2).
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out.
Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket. Reinstall bulb socket, push in
and twist clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end of lamp in bumper and let
front end snap into place.
P82.10-2634-26
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High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The stop lamps, the high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake
lamp), and the additional turn signals on the exterior
mirrors are equipped with LEDs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.Standby bulb function
The rear fog lamp, dimmed, will act as a replacement
lamp, if the bulb in the inner left-hand taillamp stops
working.
The inner taillamp acts as a replacement for the right or
left-hand bulb of the outer taillamp, if it stops working
as a parking lamp.
Notes:
The multifunction display will indicate that a bulb has
failed. See malfunction and warning messages on
page 303.
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Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ...................... 180
MAXCOOL .................................................................. 172
Rear window defroster ............................................. 181
Residual engine heat utilization ............................ 179
Special settings ......................................................... 174
Switching on and off ................................................ 180
Windows fogged on the inside ................................ 175
Windows fogged on the outside ...............................176
Automatic maximum cooling ....................................... 172
Automatic transmission ...............................................235
Emergency operation ...............................................243
Fluid level ...................................................................338
Program mode selector switch ............................... 242
Selector lever position ..............................................238
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 88
Self-test ......................................................................... 89
Backrest ............................................................................. 72
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 275
Battery .............................................................................352
Battery recycling ....................................................... 354BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 305
Block heater ................................................................... 253
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 306
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 275
Brake fluid ........................................... 246, 298, 399, 401
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 307
BRAKE PAD WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 298
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 298
Brakes ...................................................244, 246, 275, 279
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 360
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 399
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Cargo tie-down hooks ................................................... 206
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 226
Center console .................................................................. 24
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data Instruments
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Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 91
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 51
Emission control ............................................................227
Emission control label .................................................. 392
Engine compartment .....................................................334
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 401
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 158
Engine oil level
Checking .................................................................... 337
Warning ...................................................................... 320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON (measuring) -
multifunction indicator ............................................ 157
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 157
Engine oils ...................................................................... 401
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 190
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 251, 278, 359
Control switch ...........................................................280Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 279
Express opening and closing
of power windows ..................................................... 184
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 159
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 161
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 163
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 360
License plate lamps ................................................. 366
Low and high beam ................................................... 361
Parking lamps ........................................................... 363
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 360
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 366
Standing lamps ......................................................... 363
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 364
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 363
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 108
Exterior rear view mirrors ............................................ 107
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
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