2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG fog light

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!
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.

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.

302 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs3Bulb for turn signal lamp
4Bulb for tail lamp
5Bulb for brake lamp
Push defective bulb3, 4 or5 into
socket, turn counterclockwise and re-
move.

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

Reinstall lens2 and screw in securing
screws1.Rear fog lamp/Backup lamp
1Securing screw
2Lens

Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove lens2.3Bulb

Push bulb3 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 securing screws1.
Otherwise lens2 could be damaged.
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise lens2 could be damaged.

353 Index
Climate control 156
Adjusting 159, 160
Defogging windshield 160
Defrosting 160
Rear window defroster 155
Setting the temperature 158
Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 183
Hood 228
Side windows 164
Sliding/pop-up roof 166, 292
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 167
Tailgate 90
Windows 164
Windows with SmartKey 165
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 292
Cockpit 22, 343
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 343
COMAND 343
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tionsCombination switch 23, 107, 108
High beam flasher 47, 108
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 221
Control system 115, 343
AUDIO menu 120
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 120
Functions 116, 119
Instrument cluster submenu 127
Lighting submenu 129
Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 118, 119, 345
Multifunction display 115
Multifunction steering wheel 116
NAVI menu 122
Selecting radio system 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 120Submenus 117, 119
TEL menu 137
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 132
Convenience feature 165
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 133
Setting key-dependency 135
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 135
Coolant 232, 336
Adding 233
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 337
Capacities 333
Checking level 232
Messages in display 268, 269
Temperature 223
Temperature display 112
Warning lamp 268
Coolant level
Checking 225, 232

354 IndexCrossing obstacles 218
Cruise control 169, 344
Canceling 170
Driving downhill 170
Driving uphill 170
Fine adjustment 171
Setting current speed 170
Setting speed 171
Cruise control lever 169
Cup holder
In rear passenger footwell 186
Cup holders 185
Cleaning 248
In front passenger footwell 185
Next to the armrest 185
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 343D
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Setting 129
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 162
Air recirculation mode 161
Alarm 83
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Central locking (control system) 133
Cruise control 170
Defrost 160
ESP 79
Exterior lamps 105
Exterior lamps delayed
switch-off 131
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 52
Immobilizer 82
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 132
Rear window defroster 155
Tow-away alarm 84
Deep water see Standing waterDefogging
Windshield 160
Defrosting 160
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 131
Interior lighting 132
Dialing
A number (telephone) 139
Differential locks 148, 344
Switching off 151
Switching on 150
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
With starting 44
Digital speedometer 120
Direction of rotation (tires) 237
Discharged battery
Jump starting 313
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 312
Display
Selecting 129

360 IndexKeys 86
Kickdown 144, 345
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 128
Km/h or mph in speedometer 128
L
Labels, identification 326
Lamp bulbs, exterior 295
Lamps, exterior
Front 295
Light sensor 276
Messages in display 274, 276
Rear 296
Replacing bulbs for rear 301
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 252, 253
Battery (SmartKey) 87
Brakes 254, 255
CHECK ENGINE 256
Engine diagnostics 256
ESP 257
Fuel reserve 258
Instrument cluster 258
Seat belts 258
Service indicator 242
SRS 57
Turn signals 25Language
Multifunction display 128
Setting 128
LATCH child seat anchors 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 327
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 249
License plate lamps
Messages in display 276
Replacing bulbs 296, 303
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 248
Technical data 329, 330
Light sensor 276
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 104
Automatic headlamp mode 105
Combination switch 108
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Exterior lamp switch 104
Front fog lamps 107
High beam flasher 108
High beams 108
Instrument cluster illumination 112Interior 109
Locator lighting 106
Low beams 104
Manual headlamp mode 105
Night security illumination 106
Parking lamps 104
Rear fog lamp 107
Settings (control system) 129
Limiting the gear range 142
Limp Home Mode 144
Line of fall 345
Loading 175
Cargo compartment cover 175
Cargo tie-down rings 182
Instructions 180
Partition net* 178
Roof rack 175
Split rear bench seat 176
Locator lighting 106
Setting 130

369 Index
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 167
Windows 164
Storage compartments
Armrest 184
Glove box 183
Storage spaces
Cup holders 184
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 102
Submenus
Convenience 133
For settings 117
In control system 119
Instrument cluster 127
Lighting 129
Resetting functions in Control
system 125
Selecting 124
Settings menu 124
Vehicle 132Summer opening feature 165
Sun visors 154
Sunroof
Messages in display 281
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 346
Switching
Transfer case 145
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 133
Delayed (exterior lamps) 131
Differential locks 151
Engine 52
ESP 79
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 52
Heated steering wheel 203
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 133
Differential locks 150
ESP 81Front axle differential lock 151
Front fog lamps 107
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46
Heated steering wheel 203
High beams 108
Rear axle differential lock 151
Rear fog lamp 107
Transfer case differential lock 150
Windshield wipers 47
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 265
Synchronizing
ESP 263
Head restraints 95
Seat adjustment 95
T
Tachometer 25, 113
Displaying gear range 142
Overspeed range 113