2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 replacing bulbs

319 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexIn the case of bulb failures in certain lamps, other lamps
will substitute. See page 364 for instructions on
replacing bulbs.
* C = Category, see page 309
LR: left rear; LF: left front
RR: right rear; RF: right 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 lamps comprise 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. REVERSE LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
TAIL LAMP, L CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
TAIL LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
STANDING LAMP, L CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2
STANDING LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*

364 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.

411 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Economy mode ...........................................................176
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ...................... 178
MAXCOOL .......................................................... 170, 181
Rear window defroster ............................................. 183
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................176
Special settings ......................................................... 172
Switching on and off ................................................ 177
Automatic climate control, rear
Air volume, manual .................................................. 181
Basic setting .............................................................. 181
Automatic maximum cooling ....................................... 170
Rear passenger compartment climate control ..... 181
Automatic transmission ...............................................237
Emergency operation ...............................................245
Fluid level ...................................................................343
Program mode selector switch ............................... 244
Selector lever position ..............................................240
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 88
Self-test ......................................................................... 88
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 277
Battery .............................................................................357Battery recycling ...................................................... 358
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Block heater ................................................................... 255
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 277
Brake fluid .................................. 248, 299, 304, 402, 404
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 313
Brake pad wear ............................................................... 313
BRAKE PAD WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 313
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 304
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 304
Brakes .......................................... 246, 248, 277, 278, 280
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 364
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 402
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 228
Center console .................................................................. 24

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Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 377
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 90
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 305
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 59
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 50
Emission control ............................................................229
Emission control label .................................................. 394
Engine compartment .....................................................339
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ......................................................302
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 404
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 157
Engine oil level
Checking ........................................................... 156, 342
Warning ...................................................................... 324
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................324
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 156
Engine oils ...................................................................... 404
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 192
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
ESP - malfunction and warning messages ................ 315
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 280
ESP control switch ....................................................282Malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Synchronizing ........................................................... 281
Warning lamp ........................................................... 307
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................90
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 305
Express opening and closing
See Power windows ................................................... 185
Exterior lamp – malfunction
and warning messages ............................................. 318
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 158
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 160
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 161
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 364
Fog lamps .......................................................... 367, 368
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 365
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 369
License plate lamps ................................................. 369
Low and high beam .................................................. 366
Parking lamps ................................................... 367, 368
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 364
Side marker lamps ................................................... 368
Standby bulb function ............................................. 370
Standing lamps ................................................. 367, 368
Stop lamp ................................................................... 369
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 368
Turn signal lamps ...................................366, 368, 369

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LLAMP SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
Lamps, exterior
Fog lamps ..................................................158, 367, 368
Headlamps ....................................... 158, 318, 365, 385
License plate lamps .................................................. 369
Parking lamps ..........................................158, 367, 368
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 364
Standing lamps .........................................158, 367, 368
Stop lamps ..................................................................369
Taillamps .......................................... 158, 318, 368, 385
Turn signal lamps ................................... 366, 368, 369
Level control system
Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 286
Vehicles with Airmatic system ............................... 285
Lighter .............................................................................206
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 318
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 245
Locking and unlocking ............................................ 35, 38
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ....................................................364
Lumbar support ............................................................... 69
MMaintenance ................................................................... 217
Malfunction and indicator lamps
In the center console ............................................... 308
In the instrument cluster ........................................ 302
Malfunction and warning message memory ............. 136
Malfunction and warning messages
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ............................ 320
AIR CLEANER ........................................................... 333
AIRMATIC ..................................................................331
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......................................... 311
BRAKE ASSIST .......................................................... 312
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 313
BRAKE PAD WEAR ................................................... 313
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) .................................... 328
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 316
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 317
CRUISE CONTROL ................................................... 325
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ............................................ 310
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) .................................................. 310
DISTRONIC (DTR) .................................................... 332
DOOR .......................................................................... 326
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 324

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RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 124
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 216
Rain sensor
See Intermittent wiping ........................................... 163
Rear door window sunshade ........................................ 194
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 179
Rear passenger compartment climate control .......... 180
Rear view mirror, exterior
Adjusting .................................................................... 104
Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 103
Automatic antiglare .................................................. 103
Exterior ....................................................................... 104
Interior ........................................................................ 103
Parking position ........................................................ 105
Storing mirror positions ................................. 103, 104
Rear window defroster .................................................. 183
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 193Remote control .......................................................... 28, 33
Battery replacement ................................................. 371
Removal and installation of front
seat head restraints .................................................... 68
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 364
Replacing wiper blades ................................................ 378
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 176
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid .............................................................. 222
Roof rack ......................................................................... 380
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 81
Fastening ......................................................................84
Operation ......................................................................85
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................82
Unfastening .................................................................. 85
Warning lamp ........................................................... 308
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 81
Seat heater ........................................................................ 71
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 74