2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG low beam

279 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for headlamp adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Parking lamps


Turn signal lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamp
LED
2
S i d e t u r n s i g na l l a m p
WY 5 W
3
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamps
T 4 W
5
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
6
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)

282 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs1Protection cover
2Electrical connector (parking and
standing lamps)
3Electrical connector (high and low
beam)4Retainer spring
5Bulb for high and low beam
6Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamps
High and low beam bulb

Remove protection cover1.

Pull off electrical connector3.

Unclip retainer spring4.

Remove bulb5.

Insert new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.

Clip in retainer spring4.

Plug electrical connector3 onto
bulb5.

Press on protection cover1.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Pull off electrical connector2 from
bulb6.

Push bulb6 into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb6 in socket, push in
and turn clockwise until it clicks in.

Plug electrical connector2 onto
bulb6.

331 Index
A
ABS 25, 71, 325
LOW RANGE mode 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 240
Messages in display 247
Warning lamp 240
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 139
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 157
Air recirculation mode 154
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Central locking (control system) 128
Defrost 154
Easy-entry/exit feature 128
ESP 78
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 101
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 148
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
High beams 103
Ignition 33Rear fog lamp 101
Rear window defroster 155
Seat heater, front 95
Seat heater, rear 96
Windshield wipers 47
Adding
Coolant 221
Engine oil 220
Additional turn signals 279
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 153
Air volume 153
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Inside rear view mirror 38
Instrument cluster illumination 108
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 94
Seat cushion length 94
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column height 37Steering column length 37
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 157
Turning on 157
Air conditioning refrigerant 317
Air distribution
Adjusting 153
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 154
Activating 154
Deactivating 154
Air volume
Adjusting 153
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 244
Airbags 55
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 325
BabySmartTM deactivation system 65
Front 59
Safety guidelines 58
Alarm
Audible 70, 80
Canceling 80
Visual 79

333 Index
Battery, vehicle 223, 295
Charging 295
Disconnecting 296
Messages in display 266
Reconnecting 296
Block heater 228
Blocking
Rear door window operation 69
Brake assist system (BAS) 325
Brake fluid 215, 318
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 280
Brake lamp, high mounted 280
Brake pads
Message in display 250
Brakes 198
Warning lamp 241, 242
Break-in period 196
Brush guard* 277
Lowering 278
Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 279
Backup lamp 287
Backup lamps 280
Brake lamps 280
Fog lamps 279
Front fog lamps 283Front lamps 279
Front turn signal lamps 284
High and low beam 279
High beam lamps 281
High mounted brake lamp 280
License plate lamps 280, 288
Low beam lamps 281
Parking lamps 279, 280, 281
Rear fog lamp 287
Side marker lamps 279, 285
Standing lamps 279, 280, 281
Tail lamp assemblies 280, 286
Turn signal lamp, side 284
Turn signal lamps 279, 280
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 325
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 131
Service indicator 231
CAN system 325
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 316
Cargo area cover 168
Installing 169
Removing 169Cargo area see Cargo compartment 87, 88
Cargo compartment
Tailgate 87, 88
Tie-down rings 175
Cargo tie-down rings 175
Catalytic converter 211
CD player
Operating 117
Center console 27
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 244
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 122
Central locking
From inside 89
Switch 89
Switching on/off (control system) 128
Unlocking from inside 89
Central locking switch 89
Certification label 310
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey) 273
Key setting 128
Charging
Vehicle battery 295

339 Index
Headlamps
Automatic control 101
Cleaning 234
Cleaning system 148, 222
Switching off 51
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 321
Washer system 321
Headliner
Cleaning 236
Heated seats 95
Heated steering wheel 194
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 37
High and low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 279
High beam flasher 46, 103
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 260
Switching on 103High beam lamp
Replacing bulbs 281
High mounted brake lamp 280
Hood 216
Closing 217
Messages in display 258
Opening 216
Hydroplaning 200
I
Identification labels 310
Certification label 310
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 310
Ignition 33
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 79
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Infant and child restraint systems 63
Installing 67
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Information
Button for Tele Aid 188Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 147
Installing
Cargo area cover 169
Infant and child restraint systems 67
Wiper blades 289
Instructions
Loading 173
Instrument cluster 24, 108, 326
Cleaning 235
Coolant temperature display 108
Illumination 108
Lamps in 243, 244
Multifunction display 111
Outside temperature indicator 110
Selecting language 123
Instrument lighting 108
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 22
Interior lighting 104
Activating automatic control 104
Deactivating automatic control 105
Delayed switch-off 126
Manual operation 105

341 Index
Lighting 100
Automatic headlamp mode 101
Combination switch 103
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Exterior lamp switch 100
Front fog lamps 102
High beam flasher 103
High beams 103
Instrument cluster illumination 108
Instruments 108
Interior 104
Locator lighting 102
Low beam 100
Manual headlamp mode 101
Night security illumination 102
Parking lamps 100
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 124
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Line of fall 326
Loading 168
Cargo area cover 168
Cargo tie-down rings 175
Instructions 173
Partition net* 171Roof rack 168
Split rear bench seat 169
Locator lighting 102
Setting 125
Lock button 327
Locking 50, 84
Fuel filler flap 214
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 273
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 309
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 261
Low beam lamp
Replacing bulbs 281
LOW RANGE - ABS 72
Lowering
Vehicle 294
Lubricants
Technical data 316
M
Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 230Malfunction
Displaying 118
Rear Park Assist* 167
Malfunction memory 118
Calling up 118
Clearing 119
Manual headlamp mode 101
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 274
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the vehicle 273
Sliding/pop-up roof 276
Unlocking the driver’s door 272
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 275
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 236
Mechanical key 272
Memory function 97, 327
Recalling positions from memory 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 99
Storing key dependent settings 98