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332 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies 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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Bulbs
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a
distance with the lights on should clear
up the fogging.iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into
use when lamps malfunction. Observe
the messages in the multifunction dis-
play (
page 301)
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334 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
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
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
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.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.
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398 IndexDeactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 173
Air recirculation mode 172
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system* 86
Central locking (control system) 143
Climate control 167
Climate control system 169
Cruise control 224
Defrosting 171
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP 82
Exterior lamps 109
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 141
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 85
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143
Rear window defroster 165
Seat heating* 104
Tow-away alarm* 87
Deep water see Standing waterDefogging
Windshield 170
Defrosting 171
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 141
Interior lighting 143
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 150
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 47
Digital clock 119
Digital speedometer 125
Direction of rotation (tires) 279
Discharged battery
Jump starting 350
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 348
Display
Messages in display 311Display elements
Audio system 176
Displays
Digital speedometer 125
Maintenance service indicator 284
Outside temperature 125
Selecting display for
status indicator 134
Showing vehicle status
messages 129
Symbol messages 306
Text messages 302
Vehicle status messages 301
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 148
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 115
Door handle 93
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248
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405 Index
L
Labels, identification 364
Lamp bulbs, exterior 332
Lamp sensor
Message in display 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 333
Light sensor 316
Messages in display 315–318
Rear 333
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 294
Battery (SmartKey) 91
Brakes 25, 295
Engine diagnostics 296, 299
Engine malfunction 25, 296–297
ESP 25, 298
Front fog lamps 108
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 65, 72, 300
Fuel reserve 25, 299
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 294–299Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 284
Rear fog lamp 108
Seat belt telltale 25, 299
SRS 25, 61, 299
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 134
Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Folding back 76
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 365
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 291
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 290
Technical data 368
Light sensor 316
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Cargo compartment 115
Combination switch 112
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 115
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 111
High beams 112
Instrument cluster illumination 116
Instruments 116
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 111
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 112
Settings (control system) 139
Standing lamps 108
Limiting the gear range 155
Limp Home Mode 160
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416 Index
Lighting 139
Resetting functions in
Control system 131
Selecting 131
Settings menu 131
Time/Date 135
Vehicle 143
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 332
Sun visors 164
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Switching off
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
Delayed (exterior lamps) 141
Engine 57
ESP 82
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Seat heating* 104Switching on
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
ESP 83
Front fog lamps 111
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 49
High beams 112
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 112
Seat heating* 104
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 218
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 222T
Tachometer 25, 118
Overspeed range 118
Tail lamps
Cleaning 289
Messages in display 317
Replacing bulbs 333, 339
Tailgate
Closing 94
Message in display 320
Opening 94
Tar stains 288
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 375
Brake fluid 375
Coolant 373
Coolants 379
Electrical system 370
Engine 366
Engine oil additives 375
Engine oils 375
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
