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311 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement
Only use 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 
come on, visit an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the 
following lamps replaced by an 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Additional turn signals in the 
exterior rear view mirrors
High mounted brake lamp
Xenon lamps
Front fog lamps
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake 
lamp
LED
8
Brake lamp
P21W
9
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
a
Backup lamp
P21W
b
Tail, parking, 
standing and side 
marker lamp
P21/5W
c
License plate lamps
C5W
d
Rear fog lamp, 
driver’s side
P21/4W 
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets 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.
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. 
     
        
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367 Index
Storage compartment inside 209
Tailgate 87
Tie-down rings 214
Cargo tie-down rings 214
Cassette operation
Playing cassettes 182
Cassette player
Operating 119
Catalytic converter 246
CD changer* 185
CD operation 185
CD player
Operating 118
Center console 25
Lower part 26
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 
indicator lamp 279
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 125Central locking
Automatic 88
From inside 89
Switch 89
Switching on/off 
(control system) 131
Unlocking from inside 89
Central locking switch 89
Certification label 338
Changing
Key setting 132
Changing CDs 185
Charcoal filter 165
Charging
Vehicle battery 325
CHECK ENGINE 
malfunction indicator lamp 23, 276
Checking
Coolant level 257
Oil level 251, 254
Tire inflate pressure 251
Vehicle lighting 251Child safety 65
Airbags 58
Infant and child 
restraint systems 62, 65
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Child safety switch see 
Blocking of rear door window operation
Cigarette lighter 220
Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 272
Cup holder 271
Gear selector lever 271
Hard plastic trim items 271
Headlamps 145
Headliner and shelf 
below rear window 271
Instrument cluster 270
Leather upholstery 271
Light alloy wheels 270
MB Tex upholstery 272
Plastic and rubber parts 272
Seat belts 271
Steering wheel 271 
     
        
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379 Index
N
Navigation system
Operating 119
See separate COMAND* 
operating instructions
Night security illumination 102
Setting 129
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Seat belts 40, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 256
Consumption 254
Filler neck 256Oil level
Checking 251
One-touch gearshifting 140
Canceling gear range limit 140
Downshifting 140
Upshifting 140
Opening
Ashtray 219
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel filler flap manually 308
Glove box 215
Hood 252
Side windows 197
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof in an 
emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof with 
SmartKey 200
Tailgate 87
Windows 196
Windows with SmartKey 198Operating
Audio system 169
Cassette player 119
CD player 118
COMAND* see separate 
operating instructions
Navigation system 119
Radio 117
Radio transmitter 246
Telephone* 136, 169, 189
Vehicle outside 
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 169
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 269
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 94
Outside temperature indicator 109
Overdue service 265
Overhead control panel 27