2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 light

285 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under a cover
on the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
For information on rim and tire specifica-
tions, see (
page 329) and (
page 330).
Removing cover
1Cover ring
2Key
3Tab

Open lock for cover ring1 with
key2 for the spare wheel cover.

Fold tab3 downwards.
4Cover plate

Pull cover ring1 slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.

Pull cover plate4 upward towards
you.5Catch
6Recess
iWhen replacing cover plate4, make
sure catch5 engages in recess6.
Make sure the lock faces downwards
when mounting cover ring1.
For safety reasons, check regularly that
the spare wheel is securely fastened.

288 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Press lock cylinder2 and pull on tail-
gate handle3.

Open the tailgate to the side.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the tail-
gate.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 92).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.

Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.

Check if the tailgate is locked. If nec-
cessary lock the tailgate with the me-
chanical key.
Changing batteries in the SmartKey
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
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The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.


289 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.

Remove mechanical key (
page 287).

Insert the mechanical key1 in side
opening and push briefly gray slide.
Battery compartment2 is unlatched.

Pull battery compartment2 out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of ar-
row.

Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until locked in place.

Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.

293 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!
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The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and head lights from mi-
nor mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since
the safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

295 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
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamp
T 4 W
5
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)

296 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
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.


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

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


The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
6
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
7
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamp
R 5 W
8
Backup lamp
P 21 W
9
License plate lamps
C 5 W
a
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
b
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
Warning!
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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.

297 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Headlamp assembly (halogen)Removing
Left headlamp, right headlamp laterally re-
versed1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Head lamp trim panel
3Headlamp
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove head lamp trim panel2 and
seal.4Securing screw (headlamp)

Unscrew headlamp-securing
screws4.

Remove headlamp3.
Installing

Insert headlamp3 and screw in head-
lamp-securing screws4.

Install head lamp trim panel2 and
seal and screw in securing screws1.
iFor vehicles with brush guard*:
Fold the brush guard* down before re-
placing bulbs (
page 293).
G55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before re-
placing the bulbs.

299 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front fog lamp
RemovingRight front fog lamp, left front fog lamp lat-
erally reversed1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Fog lamp trim panel
3Fog lamp
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove fog lamp trim panel2 and
seal.4Securing screw (fog lamp)
5Adjusting screw (fog lamp)

Unscrew fog lamp-securing screws4.

Remove fog lamp3.
Installing

Insert fog lamp3 and screw in fog
lamp-securing screws4.

Reinstall fog lamp trim panel2 and
screw in securing screws1.Fog lamp bulb
6Electrical connector
7Retainer spring
8Bulb socket

Pull off electrical connector6.

Unclip retainer spring7.

Pull out bulb socket8.

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

Clip in retainer spring7.

Plug electrical connector6 together.