2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE turn signal bulb

322 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
1Brake lamp
2Turn signal lamp
3Backup lamp
4Standing and side marker lamp
5Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail
Switch off the lights.

Open trunk.

Swing the trim panel covering the cor-
responding rear lights to the side.

Squeeze tabs together and remove the
bulb holder with the bulb.

Twist bulb counterclockwise and pull
out of bulb holder.

Insert new bulb into the holder and turn
it clockwise.

Reinstall bulb holder. The tabs must au-
dibly click.

Close trim panel.

Place the housing cover back on so
that its tabs click in place. License plate lamp
1Screws

Switch off the lights.

Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Retighten the screws.

370 IndexBulbs, replacing 316
Additional turn signals 317
Backup lamps 317
Brake lamps 317
Fog lamps 317
Front lamps 317
High beam 317
High mounted brake lamp 317
License plate lamps 317, 322
Low beam 317
Parking lamps 317, 319, 321
Rear fog lamp 317
Rear fog lamps 322
Side marker lamps 317, 321
Standing lamps 317, 319, 321
Tail lamp assemblies 317, 322
Turn signal lamps 317
Button
Audio system 168C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 362
Calling up
Distronic* settings 121
Range (distance to empty) 137
Service indicator 267
CAN system 362
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 351
Cargo tie-down rings 218
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 174
Cassette player
Operating 121
Catalytic converter 248
CD changer* 178
CD mode 178
CD player
Operating 120
Center console 25
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 282
Lower part 26
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 126Central locking
Automatic 95
From inside 95
Switch 95
Switching on/off (control system) 133
Unlocking from inside 95
Central locking switch 95
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*) 312
Batteries (SmartKey) 312
Key setting 133
Changing CDs 178
Charcoal filter 161
Activating 161
Deactivating 161
Charging
Vehicle battery 330
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 280
Checking
Coolant level 256
Oil level 252, 254
Tire inflate pressure 252
Vehicle lighting 252

379 Index
L
Labels, identification 342
Lamp bulbs, exterior 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 317
Light sensor 296
Messages in display 296–299
Rear 317
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 277
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 279
CHECK ENGINE 280
Coolant 281, 289
DTR* 198
Engine diagnostics 280
ESP 276
Fuel reserve 280
Instrument cluster 276–281
Seat belts 280
Service indicator 266
SRS 57
Turn signals 23Language
Multifunction display 127
Setting 127
LATCH child seat mounts 71
Folding back 71
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 343
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 273
Lever
For cruise control 200
License plate lamps
Messages in display 298
Replacing bulbs 317, 322
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 272
Technical data 345
Light sensor 296
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 224Lighting 105
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Combination switch 108
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Door entry lamps 110
Exterior lamp switch 105
Front fog lamps 107
High beam flasher 108
High beams 108
Instrument cluster illumination 111
Interior 109
Locator lighting 107
Low beam 105
Manual headlamp mode 106
Night security illumination 107
Parking lamps 105
Rear fog lamp 107
Settings (control system) 129
Limiting the gear range 143
Limp Home Mode 146
Line of fall 363

384 IndexRear fog lamp 317
Bulb 317
Switching on 107
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 322
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 164
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with release button 99
Folding back with switch 98
Installing 99
Placing upright 99
Rear seats 98
Removing 99
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 98
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 149
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 72
Rear window defroster 162
Activating 162
Deactivating 162
Rear window sunshade* 153Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 331
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 353
Regular checks 252
Reinstalling vehicle battery 330
Remote controls
Integrated 236
SmartKey 84
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 88
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 234
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 365
Removing
Ski sack 215
Vehicle battery 330
Wheel 326
Wiper blades 323Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 322
Brake lamp bulbs 322
Bulbs 316
Front lamp bulbs 318
Front turn signal bulbs 319
Fuses 338
High beam bulbs 319
License plate lamp bulbs 322
Low beam bulbs 319
Parking lamp bulbs 319, 321
Rear fog lamp bulbs 322
Rear lamp bulbs 317, 322
Rear turn signal bulbs 322
Side marker lamp bulbs 321
Standing lamp bulbs 319, 321
Wiper blades 323
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 124

390 IndexTelephone* 24, 226
Answering a call 139
Dialing a number from the phone book
139
Ending a call 139
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 139
Messages in display 301
Operating 138
Operation 182
Redialing 140
Temperature
Display mode 126
Grades of tires 359
Setting interior temperature 157
Setting units in display 126
Tires 262
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 218
Tightening torque 366
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 328
Time
Setting hours 128
Setting minutes 129
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 252, 262
Tire speed rating 245, 366Tire traction 245
Tires 260, 345
Consumer information 358
Direction of rotation 261
Driving instructions 244
Retreads 260
Rims and tires 345
Service life 261
Temperature 262
Temperature grades 359
Tread depth 264
Wear pattern 263
Winter 264
Tools 305
Tow-away alarm 25, 81
Arming 81
Disarming 81
Disarming for transport 81
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 336
Towing the vehicle 334
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 235
Traction 145, 358, 366
Transmission see Automatic transmission
256Transmission selector lever 313
Unlocking manually 313
Traveling abroad 247
Tread depth (tires) 264
Tread wear 358
Trip computer 136
Trip odometer
Resetting 112
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 338
Closing 94
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 91
Locking separately 94
Message in display 301
Opening 87
Opening from inside vehicle 92
Tie-down rings 218
Trunk lid 87
Trunk lock 311
Unlocking in an emergency 311
Unlocking separately 95
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Unlocking with SmartKey 86
Trunk lid emergency release 93
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 317

391 Index
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 317
Cleaning lenses 271
Front bulbs 317, 319, 321
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 317, 322
Turning off
Engine 51
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 126
Setting temperature units 126
Unlocking 30, 84
Driver’s door in an emergency 310
Fuel filler flap 251
Global 85
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 89
In an emergency 310
Selective settings 85
Transmission selector lever manually
313
Trunk in an emergency 311
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Trunk lid with SmartKey 86
Trunk lid, separately 95
Vehicle in an emergency 234With KEYLESS-GO* 32
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 233
Uphill driving
Cruise control 194
Upshifting
One-touch gearshifting 142
Steering wheel gearshift control 147
Useful features 219
Ashtrays 223
Cigarette lighter 224
Floormats* 225
Garage door opener 235
Interior storage spaces 219
Tele Aid* 227
Telephone* 226
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 123, 125
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 311
Lowering 328
Proper use of 16
Service battery 329
Towing 334Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 310
Vehicle battery 329
Vehicle care 268
Cup holder 273
Distronic* system sensor cover 271
Engine cleaning 270
Gear selector lever 273
Hard plastic trim items 273
Headlamps 271
Instrument cluster 273
Leather upholstery 273
Light alloy wheels 272
Ornamental moldings 271
Paintwork 270
Parktronic* system sensor 272
Plastic and rubber parts 273
Power washer 269
Seat belts 273
Steering wheel 273
Tail lamps 271
Tar stains 269
Turn signals 271
Vehicle washing 270
Window cleaning 272
Wiper blades 272