2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 CABRIOLET fog light bulb

414 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 ad-
justment.
Bulbs Front lamps
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.iBack-up bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(page 383).
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps* do not replace
the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself.
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Parking and standing
lamp
W 5 W
5
Front fog lamp
Front fog lamp with
cornering fog lamp*
HB4 (51 W)
H7 (55 W)
6
Side marker lamp
W 5 W

415 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 follow-
ing lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Brake lamp
P 21 W
9
Turn signal lamp
P 21 W
a
Tail, parking and stand-
ing lamp, side marker
P 21/4 W
W 5 W
b
Backup lamp
P 21 W
c
License plate lamps
C 5 W
d
Rear fog lamp, driver’s
side
P 21/4 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.
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.

420 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 122).
Tail lamp unit

Open trunk lid.

Swing the trim panel covering the cor-
responding rear lights to the side.
1Tab

Press tabs1 together.

Remove the bulb carrier.

Press gently onto the respective bulb
and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it
engages.
1Brake lamp
2Turn signal lamp
3Backup lamp
4Standing and side marker lamp
5Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail

Reinstall the bulb carrier.
Let tabs1 engage.

Reinstall trim panel.License plate lamp
1Screws

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten the screws1.

480 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 361
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 376
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 66, 361
Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–360
Maintenance service indicator 342
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 262
Roll bar 359
Seat belts 359
SRS 61, 360
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 146
Setting 146
LATCH child seat anchors 80
Folding back 81Layout of poly-V-belt drive 443
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 352
Lever
For cruise control 255
License plate lamps
Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs 415, 420
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 350
Technical data 446
Light sensor 384
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 122
Automatic headlamp mode 123
Combination switch 126
Daytime running lamp mode 124
Door entry lamps 129
Exterior lamp switch 122
Front fog lamps 125
High beam flasher 126
High beams 126
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior 128
Locator lighting 124
Low beam 122
Manual headlamp mode 123
Night security illumination 124
Parking lamps 122
Rear fog lamp 125
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting the gear range 166
Limp Home Mode 175
Loading 264
Instructions 268
Ski sack* 264
Loading terminology 335
Loading the vehicle 316

491 Index
Storing
Minispare wheel 395
station (satellite radio) 217
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 120
Storing tires 315
Submenus
Convenience 156
For settings 135
In control system 137
Instrument cluster 145, 147
Lighting 151
Resetting functions
in Control system 143
Selecting 143
Settings menu 143
Vehicle 155
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 414
Sun visors 178
Supplemental Restraint System see SRSSwitching off
Audio system 204
Automatic central locking
(control system) 155
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263
Switching on
Audio system 204
Automatic central locking
(control system) 155
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 125
Front lamps 122
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 50
High beams 126
Parking lamps 122
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 125
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power windows 243T
Tachometer 25, 132
Overspeed range 132
Tail lamps
Cleaning 348
Replacing bulbs 415, 420
Tar stains 346
Technical data 456
Brake fluid 456
Coolant 453
Coolants 458
Electrical system 450
Engine 444
Engine oil 455
Engine oil additives 455
Fuel requirements 457
Fuels 453
Gasoline additives 457
Lubricants 453
Main dimensions 451
Premium unleaded gasoline 456
Rims and tires 445
Weights 452
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 454, 460