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1Turn signal lamp (21 W / 24 cp bulb)
2Stop, tail, parking and side marker lamp
(21 / 4 W bulb)3Backup lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
4Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
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Open tailgate and left or right trim panel. 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, and close trim panel.
Notes:
Bulbs (3) and (4) cannot be accessed without removal of
tailgate trim panel.
For exchange of bulbs (1) or (2) on left side of vehicle,
also remove spare wheel, see page 277.License plate lamps
License plate lamps (5 W / 4 cp bulb)
Loosen both screws, remove lamp and take out bulb.
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Side marker lamp, front
Side marker lamp, front (5 W / 4 cp bulb)
From inside wheel house (arrow) reach behind side
marker lamp and press tab. Remove lamp from bumper
and take out bulb.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 malfunction occurs.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Economy ..................................................................... 129
Front center console
compartment ventilation .................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ............................................. 134
Rear window defroster ............................................. 130
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 132
Special settings ......................................................... 129
Automatic transmission ...............................................203
Emergency operation ............................................... 211
Fluid level ................................................................... 274
Program mode selector switch ............................... 210
Selector lever position ..............................................206
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 296
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 65
Self-test ......................................................................... 65
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 225
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 247
Battery .............................................................................289
Battery recycling ....................................................... 290
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252Block heater ....................................................................221
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 253
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 225
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 247
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 330
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 254
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 245
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 245
Brakes .................................................... 214, 225, 227, 230
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 297
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 328
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 178
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 198
CD changer ...................................................................... 148
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 179

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Express opening and closing
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 297
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................303
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 298
High mounted stop lamp .........................................303
License plate lamps .................................................. 302
Low and high beam .................................................. 299
Parking lamps .................................................. 300, 301
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 303
Standing lamps ................................................. 300, 301
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 301
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 300, 301
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 266
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................282
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with electronic stability program (ESP) ................229Fuel .................................................................................. 239
Gasoline additives .................................................... 332
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 239, 329, 331
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 246
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 331
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 246
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 328
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 267
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 267
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 180
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 332
Fuel requirements .................................................... 331
Premium unleaded ................................................... 331
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking ............................................................ 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163

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Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ................................... 119, 303
Standing lamps ......................................... 119, 300, 301
Taillamps ........................................... 119, 258, 301, 316
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 324
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................258
Limp home mode ........................................................... 211
Loading instructions ..................................................... 177
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
Exterior lamps ...........................................................297
MMaintenance ................................................................... 187
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................249
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................244
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................250
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 253
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................252BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 253
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 254
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 254
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 256
COOLANT TEMP. ...................................................... 257
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........251
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 263
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 255
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 261
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 259
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 258
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 255
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 259
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 260
TELE AID ................................................................... 263
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 262
Malfunction message memory .................................... 108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 308
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 31
Memory ................................................................ 45, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 46
Storing ...........................................................................45
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 83
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 83
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82

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RRadio
Audio Systems ............................................................. 97
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 186
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 82
Antiglare night position ............................................. 82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................ 82
Parking position .......................................................... 85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................ 84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 124
Rear-facing bench seat .................................................. 175
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 304
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 297
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................308
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Roof rack .......................................................................... 311
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...........75
Seat belts ...........................................................................57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 248
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................57
Seat heater ........................................................................ 52
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 54
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 53
Seat ventilation ................................................................55
Seats ...................................................................................42
Memory function .........................................................45
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 51
Power seats front .........................................................42