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Taillamp assemblies
Open trunk lid.
Swing cover aside (bulbs 1, 2 and 3).
1Turn signal lamp (21 W/24 cp bulb)
2Stop, tail, parking, and side marker lamp
(21/4 W bulb)
3Tail and parking lamp (5 W/4 cp bulb)4Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb)
5Backup lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb)
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. Close cover (bulbs 1, 2 and 3).
1
2
3
P82.10-2080-26
P82.10-2083-26
4
5
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High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
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 fault or defect occurs.Adjusting headlamp aim
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 5.
Please note:
•Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high
beam.
•Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90
° angle to
the test screen.
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................292
Power washer ..............................293
Tar stains .....................................293
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................293
Engine cleaning ..........................294
Vehicle washing .........................294
Ornamental moldings ................294
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................294Window cleaning ....................... 295
Wiper blade ................................ 295
Light alloy wheels ..................... 295
Instrument cluster ..................... 295
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 295
Cup holder .................................. 296
Seat belts ..................................... 296
Hard plastic trim items ............. 296
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .................... 296
Upholstery .................................. 296
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 296
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294 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.
Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.
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317 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Engine oil level indicator ...............................................114
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................115
Engine oils ...................................................................... 307
Capacities ...................................................................305
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 160
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 209, 218, 273
Control switch ...........................................................220
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 243
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 219
Warning lamp ............................................................229
Express opening and closing
See Power windows .................................................. 148
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................240
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................116
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 275
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 280
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamps ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamps ................................................... 116, 277Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamps ..................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 248
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 262
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................111
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 309
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................222, 306, 308
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 228
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 287
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 308
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 228
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 305
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 249
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KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 283
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................280
Headlamps ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamp ..................................................... 116, 277
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 275
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 279
Standing lamp ................................................... 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 116, 278
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162Locking and unlocking .................................................... 29
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 238
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 232
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 234
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 235
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 236
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 236
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 238
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ......................................... 239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 233
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 243
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 237
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 242
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 240
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323 Index
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex TELE AID - malfunction and warning messages ...... 245
Telephone .......................................................................... 98
General notes ............................................................. 164
Incoming call ............................................................. 102
Redialing .................................................................... 100
Telephone book ........................................................... 98
Telephones and two-way radios ....................................176
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 79
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 177
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 267
Tire traction .................................................................... 208
Tires ..................................................................................311
Driving instructions ................................................. 206
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 260
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 267
Tire replacement ....................................................... 259
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 257Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 272
Transmission .................................................................. 193
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 274
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer ................................................................. 104
Trip odometer ................................................................... 89
Trunk .................................................................................37
Opening ........................................................................ 30
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 119
Turn signals .................................................................... 119
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 153
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 258
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 257
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