2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320S fog light

311 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


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.

315 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Switch off lights.

Open trunk lid.
1Locking lever

Fold trim to the side.

Turn locking lever1 to vertical
position and remove bulb carrier.2Rear fog lamp, driver’s side
3Back up lamp
4Stop lamp
5Turn signal lamp
6Tail, parking, standing and side marker
lamp

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and pull out.

Insert new bulb and turn clockwise.

Reinstall bulb socket.

Reinstall bulb holder and close trim
panel.License plate lamp
1Screw

Switch off the lights.

Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Retighten the screws.

373 Index
Climate control 154
Adjusting air distribution
and volume 157
Defogging windshield 157
Defrosting 158
Setting the temperature 156
Clock 23, 126
Closing
Glove box 216
Hood 253
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 204
Trunk lid 87
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 202
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 361Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
COMAND* 362
COMAND*
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch 105
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 146
Consumer information 359
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 246
Control system 113, 362
AUDIO menu 118
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 118
Functions 114, 117
Instrument cluster submenu 126
Lighting submenu 129Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 116, 117, 363
Multifunction display 113
Multifunction steering wheel 114
NAVI* menu 121
Selecting radio system 119
Selecting satellite radio* system 119
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 118
Submenus 115, 117
TEL* menu 138
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 132
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 134
Setting key dependency 135
Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror 136

374 IndexCoolant 257, 356
Adding 257
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 356
Capacities 350
Checking level 257
Messages in display 287–289
Temperature 248
Temperature display 110
Coolant level
Checking 257
Cruise control 206, 362
Canceling 207
Driving downhill 207
Driving uphill 207
Fine adjustment 208
Message in display 290
Setting current speed 207
Setting speeds 208
Cruise control lever 206
Cruising range, fuel 355Cup holder
Cleaning 271
In front of seat armrest 217
In rear seat armrest 218
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Setting 129
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 168
Climate control 159
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system* 79
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Climate control 155
Climate control system 159Cruise control 207
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Engine with the SmartKey 52
ESP 75
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 131
Front fog lamps 131
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 132
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear window defroster 153
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157

382 IndexLighting 102
Automatic headlamp mode 103
Combination switch 105
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Door entry lamps 108
Exterior lamp switch 102
Front fog lamps 105
High beams 106
Instrument cluster illumination 109
Instruments 109
Interior 107
Locator lighting 104
Low beam 102
Manual headlamp mode 103
Night security illumination 104
Parking lamps 102
Rear fog lamp 105
Settings (control system) 129
Trunk lamp 108
Limiting the gear range 144
Limp Home Mode 147Loading 209
Instructions 214
Roof rack* 209
Ski sack* 209
Split rear bench seat* 212
Locator lighting 104
Setting 130
Lock button 363
Locking 50, 82
Automatic while driving 90
Centrally from inside 91
Fuel filler flap 249
Global, SmartKey 83
Separately the trunk 89
Vehicle in an emergency 306
Loss of keys 85
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 337
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 295
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Lowering
Vehicle 321Lubricants
Technical data 349
M
Main dimensions 347
Maintenance 12, 265
Vehicles with E85 fuel 355
Malfunction
Displaying 122
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Clearing 122
Manual headlamp mode 103
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 308
Interior lighting control 107
Locking the trunk 89
Locking the vehicle 306
Sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Unlocking the driver’s door 305
Unlocking the trunk 90, 306
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 308

392 IndexStopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Windows 201
Storage compartments
Armrest 218
Glove box 216
Ventilated compartment 160
Storage spaces
Cup holder in front
of seat armrest 217
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 218
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 100
Submenus
Convenience 133
For settings 115
In control system 117
Instrument cluster 126
Lighting 129
Resetting functions in
Control system 124
Selecting 124
Settings menu 124
Vehicle 132Sun visors 151
Sunshade* 152
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 354
Switching off
Audio system 176
Automatic central locking
(control system) 133
Delayed (exterior lamps) 131
Engine 52
ESP 75
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Rapid seat heating* 98
Seat heating* 98
Switching on
Audio system 176
Automatic central locking
(control system) 133
ESP 76
Front fog lamps 105Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 106
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear fog lamp 105
Seat heating* 98
Windshield wipers 48
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
ESP 282
Power windows 202
Sliding/pop-up roof* 205
T
Tachometer 23, 111
Displaying gear range 144
Overspeed range 111
Tail lamps
Cleaning 269
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Tar stains 268

396 Index
Upholstery 271
Vehicle washing 269
Window cleaning 270
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle lighting
Checking 251
Vehicle tool kit 300
Alignment bolt 300
Removing 300
Spare fuses 300
Special fuse puller 300
Towing eye bolt 300
Vehicle jack 300
Wheel bolts 300
Wheel wrench 300
Vehicle washing 269Ventilated storage compartment 160
Ventilation
Storage compartment 160
VIN 338, 365
Voice control system* 365
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 337
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 267
Wear pattern (tires) 262
Weights 348
Wheel change
Tightening torque 321Wheels
Rotating 262
Tires and wheels 260
Window curtain airbags 60
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Refilling washer fluid 259
Replacing wiper blades 316
Washer fluid 259, 358
Washer system 358
Windshield washer fluid 358
Message in display 299
Mixing ratio 358
Refilling 259
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 358