2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG turn signal bulb

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

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)

280 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.


Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors


The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamps
R 5 W
9
Backup lamp
P 21 W
10
License plate lamps
C 5 W
11
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
12
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low 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.
iHave the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

284 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront turn signal lamp
1Securing screw
2Turn signal lens
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove turn signal lens2.3Bulb

Push bulb3 into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb3 in socket, push in
and turn clockwise until it clicks in.

Reinstall turn signal lens2 and screw
in securing screws1.Turn signal lamp, side
1Securing screw
2Turn signal lamp housing

Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screw1.

Remove turn signal lamp housing2.
iG55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before re-
placing bulbs.
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise turn signal lens2 could be
damaged.

285 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
3Bulb socket
Pull out bulb socket3 from lamp
housing2.

Pull bulb out of bulb socket3.

Insert new bulb in bulb socket3.

Insert bulb socket3 in lamp housing2.

Reinstall lamp housing2 and screw in
securing screws.Side marker lamp
The following description applies to both
the front and the rear side marker lamps.
Front side marker shown1Securing screw
2Side marker lamp housing
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove side marker lamp housing2.3Dust cover

Remove dust cover3.

Press catch aside and pull out bulb
socket from side marker lamp
housing2.
iDo not overtighten the securing
screws. Otherwise turn signal lamp
housing2 could be damaged.

286 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs4Bulb
Push bulb4 into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb4 in socket, push in
and turn clockwise until it clicks in.

Insert bulb socket in lamp housing2
and reinstall the dust cover.

Reinstall side marker lamp housing and
screw in securing screws.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
1Securing screw
2Lens
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove lens2.3Bulb for turn signal lamp
4Bulb for tail lamp
5Bulb for stop lamp

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

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

Reinstall lens2 and screw in securing
screws1.
iDo not overtighten the securing screw.
Otherwise side marker lamp housing2
could be damaged.
iG55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before re-
placing bulbs.
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise lens2 could be damaged.

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

337 Index
Emergency tensioning device
see ETD 62, 326
Emission control 212
Emission control label 310
Ending
A call (telephone) 133
Engine
Compartment 216
Message in display 243
Starting with the key 44
Technical data 312
Turning off with the key 51
Engine cleaning 233
Engine compartment 216
Hood 216
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 243
Engine number 326
Engine oil 217, 218, 317
Adding 220
Additives 317
Checking level 217
Consumption 218
Display messages 254
Filler neck 219, 220
Messages in display 218, 254
Viscosity 326Engine oil level see Oil level 215
Enlarged cargo area 169
ESP 25, 71, 75, 326
Messages in display 257
Switching off 76
Switching on 78
Warning lamp 238, 239
ETD 54, 62, 326
Safety guidelines 58
Exterior lamp switch 100
Exterior lamps
Delayed switch-off 125
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 130
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 122
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 164
First aid kit 268
Flat tire 290
Lowering the vehicle 294
Mounting the spare wheel 291
Spare wheel 270Flexible Service System (FSS) 230, 326
Fog lamp, rear 103, 280
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 279
Fog lamps, front 102
Messages in display 260
Switching on 102
4-ETS 71, 74
Front airbags 59
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 146
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 283
Front lamps
Messages in display 259, 261
Replacing bulbs 279, 281
Switching on 100
Front seat head restraints
Installing 92
Removing 92
Front seats
Heater 95
Front towing eye 302
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 284
FSS (Flexible Service System) 230, 326