2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG bulb

ContentsTires and wheels ................................ 224
Important guidelines .................... 224
Life of tire ..................................... 225
Direction of rotation ..................... 225
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 225
Rotating wheels............................ 226
Winter driving..................................... 228
Winter tires................................... 228
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 228
Snow chains ................................. 229
Maintenance ...................................... 230
Clearing the service indicator....... 230
Service term exceeded................. 230
Calling up the service indicator .... 231
Resetting the service indicator ..... 231
Vehicle care ....................................... 232
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 232Practical hints.................................. 237
What to do if … .................................. 238
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 238
Lamp in center console ................ 244
Messages in the display ............... 246Where will I find ................................ 268
First aid kit ................................... 268
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 268
Vehicle jack.................................. 269
CD-changer .................................. 269
Spare wheel ................................. 270
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 272
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 272
Locking the vehicle ...................... 273
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey ............................... 273
Fuel filler flap ............................... 274
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever .......... 275
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 276
Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 276
Brush guard* ..................................... 277
Lowering and raising brush guard 278
Replacing bulbs ................................. 279
Bulbs ............................................ 279
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 281
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 286
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 289
Removal ....................................... 289
Installation ................................... 289Flat tire .............................................. 290
Preparing the vehicle ................... 290
Mounting the spare wheel............ 291
Battery............................................... 295
Charging the battery .................... 295
Disconnecting the battery ............ 296
Reconnecting the battery............. 296
Jump starting ..................................... 297
Towing the vehicle ............................. 299
Transporting the vehicle .............. 301
Towing the vehicle with
various faults ............................... 301
Front towing eye .......................... 302
Rear towing eye ........................... 302
Freeing a stranded vehicle ........... 302
Fuses ................................................. 303
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ............................... 303
Fuse box in battery box................ 303
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ........................................ 304
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............ 305

215 Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant
2Brake fluid
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information on
coolant level see (
page 220) and the
“Technical data” section (
page 316).
Brake fluid
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
page 316).Windshield/rear window washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system
For more information on refilling the reser-
voir, see (
page 222).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
(
page 218).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. More in-
formation on replacing light bulbs can be
found in the “Practical hints” section
(page 279).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 100).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information on tire inflation pres-
sure, see (
page 225).
iUse only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet. iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the
?
lamp to
illuminate.
See also “Practical hints” section
(
page 243).
iOpening the hood, see (
page 216).

237 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Brush guard*
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

238 Practical hintsWhat to do if …
What to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when turning the SmartKey in starter switch to
position2, have it checked and replaced if
necessary.Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow ESP warning lamp
lights up and remains on while
driving.
You engaged the differential locks. The ABS,
ESP, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are switched off.

The driving systems will switch on
again after the differential locks have
been disengaged.

Also note the messages in the multi-
function display (
page 246).
The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident!
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.

Turn the ESP back on (
page 78).
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as
soon as possible.
The ESP is deactivated because of interrupt-
ed power supply. The ABS may still be opera-
tional. The ESP has to be synchronized.

Note the messages in the multifunc-
tion display (
page 246).
The ESP, ABS, BAS, EBB or 4-ETS has detect-
ed a malfunction. All driving systems are
switched off. Risk of accident! Adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road con-
ditions.

Note the messages in the multifunc-
tion display (
page 246).

260 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category
.
BRAKE LAMP
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The display for the lamps or the sys-
tem is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2

261 Practical hints
What to do if …
.
LAMP SENSOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.

In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual
(page 124).

Switch on headlamps using
the exterior lamp switch
(page 100).
2
LEFT FRT. PARK LAMP
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left parking lamps are malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LICENSE PLATE, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left licence plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LICENSE PLATE, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right licence plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LIGHTS
SWITCH OFF LAMPS!
The display appears if the driver’s
door is opened with the engine shut
off and no key in the starter switch.

Insert key in the starter switch.

Switch off lights (
page 100).
1
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category

262 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category
.
REAR FOGLAMP
CHECK LAMP!

The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
REAR FOGLAMP
TURN OFF

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
A lamp is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb is being used.

Turn the rear fog lamp off.
2
REVERSE LAMP
CHECK LAMP!

The backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
RIGHT FRT. PARK LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right parking lamps are malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, LF
CHECK LAMP!

The left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, RF
CHECK LAMP!

The right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2

263 Practical hints
What to do if …
.
TURN SIGNAL F, L
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL F, R
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is be-
ing used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL R, L
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL R, R
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is be-
ing used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
!
(Canada
only)
;
(USA only)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE!
You are driving with the parking
brake set.

Release the parking brake
(page 44).
1
A
RESERVE FUEL
VISIT FILLING STATION!
The fuel level has dropped below the
reserve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 214).
2
Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category