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•Bulbs
Front:
high and low beam: H4 60 / 55W 12V
fog lamp: H3 55W 12V
standing and parking lamp: T 4W 12V
turn signal lamp: PY 21W 12V (1156NA[cp 32])
Side:
side marker lamp yellow: T 4W 12V
side marker lamp red: T 4W 12V
turn signal lamp: WY 5W 12V 5W
Rear:
tail lamp: R 5W 12V
stop lamp: P 21W 12V
turn signal lamp: PY 21W 12V
backup lamp: P 21W 12V
fog lamp: P 21W 12V
license plate lamp: C 5W 12V (tubular)
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284 Malfunction and warning messages
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In t he c as e of bulb failur es in ce rtain lamp s, ot her lamps
will substitute. See page 328 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 272
LH: Left Hand; RH: Right Hand
F, L: Front, Left; F, R: Front, Right
R, L: Rear, Left; R, R: Rear, Right
FRT: Front
1 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
2 The brake lamps are switching on after a delay or are permanently
on – visit workshop immediately.
3 The brake lamp comprises several light emitting diodes. The
warning message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.
4 Other bulbs will be brought into use as replacements when certain
lamps blow. TURN SIGNAL F, R CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TURN SIGNAL R, L CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TURN SIGNAL R, R CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMPS! 2
REAR FOGLAMP TURN OFF
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
REVERSE LAMP CHECK LAMPS! 2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, LF CHECK LAMPS! 2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, RF CHECK LAMPS!
TAIL LAMP, L CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TAIL LAMP, R CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*
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Turn signal lamp, front
1Securing screw
2Turn signal lens
3Bulb for turn signal lamp
PY 21W 12V (1156NA[cp 32])Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove turn signal
lens (2).
Push bulb (3) into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb (3) in socket, push in and turn
clockwise until it clicks in.
Install turn signal lens (2) and screw in securing
screws (1).
Do not overtighten the securing screws, as this could
cause the turn signal lens to break.
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1Securing screw
2Turn signal lamp housing
3Bulb socket for turn signal lamp, sideUnscrew securing screws (1) and remove turn signal
lamp housing (2).
Pull out bulb socket (3) from turn signal lamp
housing (2).
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4Bulb for turn signal lamp, side
WY 5W 12V Pull bulb (4) from bulb socket (3).
Insert new bulb in bulb socket (3).
Insert bulb socket (3) in turn signal lamp housing (2)
and screw in securing screws (1).
Do not overtighten the securing screws, as this could
cause the turn signal lamp housing to break.
4
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339 Exterior lamps
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1Securing screw
2Lens
3Bulb for turn signal lamp
PY 21W 12V
4Bulb for tail lamp,
R5W12V
5Stop lamp
P21W12VUnscrew securing screws (1) and remove lens (2).
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and turn clockwise
until it clicks in.
Install lens (2) and screw in securing screws (1).
Do not overtighten the securing screws, as this could
cause the lens to break.
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High mounted stop lamp
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp) is
equipped with LEDs. The additional turn signals on the
exterior mirrors are equipped with incandescent bulbs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center if a malfunction
occurs.
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372 Index
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Emission control ............................................................203
Emission control label .................................................. 357
Engine compartment .....................................................302
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 363
Engine oil consumption ................................................305
Engine oil level
Checking .................................................................... 304
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 127
Engine oils ...................................................................... 363
Capacities ................................................................... 361
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 174
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 243
Control switch ...........................................................245
Synchronizing ...........................................................244
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) ......................... 65
ETS (4-ETS) ..................................................................... 241
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 129
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 131
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 328
Bulbs for low and high beam .................................. 331
Bulbs for parking and standing lamp .................... 331
Fog lamp, front ..........................................................332
Front and rear side marker lamps ......................... 337
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 329Headlamps .........................................................329, 352
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 342
License plate lamps ................................................. 340
Rear fog lamp/Backup lamp .................................... 341
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 328
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 339
Turn signal lamp, front ........................................... 334
Turn signal lamp, side ............................................. 335
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................80
Exterior mirror,
front passenger side, parking position .................... 82
Exterior rear view mirrors .............................................. 80
FFirst aid kit, vehicle tools and jack ............................ 296
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 124
Floor mat ......................................................................... 170
Fog lamp, front .............................................................. 332
Folding backrest forward .............................................. 172
Folding seat bench ......................................................... 172
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS) ......... 241
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 45
Synchronizing head restraints and
seat adjustment fore, aft ....................................... 47
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