2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG low beam

138 Controls in detailControl system
Press buttonæorç to select
manual operation (
manual
) or daytime
running lamp mode (
constant
) activat-
ed.
With daytime running lamp mode activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionMorU, the low beam
headlamps are switched on when the en-
gine is running.
In low ambient light conditions the follow-
ing lamps will switch on additionally:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime run-
ning lamp mode, see “Lighting”
(
page 106).Setting locator lighting
With the locator lighting feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionU, the following lamps will
switch on when the vehicle is unlocked
with the SmartKey during darkness:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Side marker lamps


Front fog lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened.
If you do not open a door after unlocking
with the SmartKey, the lamps will switch
off automatically after approximately
40 seconds.
iFor safety reasons, resetting the Lighting
submenu to factory settings
while driving (
page 129) will not de-
activate the daytime running lamp
mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Lighting Cannot be completely
reset to factory settings while
driving
.

349 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (
page 350)


Symbol messages (
page 355)
Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
Contact your nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iSwitching on ignition (
page 35)
causes all instrument cluster lamps
(except high beam headlamp indicator
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multi-
function display to come on. Make sure
the lamps and multifunction display are
in working order before starting your
journey.

365 Practical hints
What to do if …
.
Low beam, left
The left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Low beam, right
The right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Park. light,
front left
The left front parking lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Park. light,
front right
The right front parking lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Side marker lamp,
front left
The left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
front right
The right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution

381 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. See an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35W
4
Front fog lamp
HB4 (51 W)
5
Parking and standing
lamp
W5W
6
Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
7
Side marker lamp
W5W
Lamp
Type
8
Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
P21W
9
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
a
Tail, parking, standing,
side marker lamp and
brake lamp
LED
b
License plate lamps
C5W
c
Backup lamp
P21W
d
Turn signal lamp
P21W
iVehicles equipped with cornering fog
lamps*:
Front fog lamps use H7 (55 W) lamps.
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low 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.

383 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
1Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps. Do not remove.
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for high beam/high beam
flasher lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing
light lamp
5Bulb socket for low beam bulb (Halo-
gen headlamps only)Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)

Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove.

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket5.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.

Reinstall housing cover1.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover1 for the Bi-Xe-
non* headlamp. Because of high voltage in
Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace
the bulb or repair the lamp and its compo-
nents. We recommend that you have such
work done by a qualified technician.

384 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam/high beam flasher bulb
(Halogen headlamps) / High beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal bulb

Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2 and turn it clockwise.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket4.

Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Replacing 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 106).

Open the trunk lid (
page 95).
Tail lamp unit
1Bulb socket for rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for backup lamp

431 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 323)
Air pressure
(page 323)
AIRSCARF neck-level heating
AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides
the surrounding area of the occupants’
necks with a heated air stream flowing
from openings in the head restraints.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 323)BabySmart
TM1
air bag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special
system-compatible child restraint seat
is installed on the passenger seat.
The system will automatically
deactivate the passenger front air bag
when such a seat is properly installed
(the 75indicator lamp
located in the center console comes
on).
BabySmart
TM
compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front air bag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed. See
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
Bar
(
page 323)BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 323)
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
1BabySmart
TM
is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.

442 IndexCOMAND 116
Description 432
Navigation 126
Radio transmitter 281
Combination switch 110
High beam flasher 110
High beam headlamps 52, 110
Low beam headlamps 52
Turn signals 52
Turn signals, additional in
mirrors 381
Windshield wipers 53
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 158
Compatible child seat see Baby Smart
TM
Control system 117
AUDIO menu 123
Automatic locking 141
Calling up range 146
CD player/CD changer 125
Clock, hours 134
Clock, minutes 134
Convenience submenu 142
Coolant temperature 122
Date, day 136Date, month 135
Date, year 136
Daytime running lamp mode 137
Description 432
Easy-entry/exit feature 142
Fuel consumption statistics 144
Functions 118
Instrument cluster submenu 131
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 140
Key-dependency 143
Language 132
Lighting submenu 137
Locator lighting 138
Maintenance service indicator 329
Menus 118
Messages in display 348
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
NAV menu 126
Night security illumination 139
Outside temperature/speed 132
Overview (Menus) 120
Overview (Settings submenus) 130
Parking position 144Radio station 124
Resetting all settings 128
Resetting single settings 129
Satellite radio (USA only) 124
Settings menu 127
Settings submenus 129
Speed/outside temperature 123
Speedometer, display mode 131
Standard display 122
Submenus, selecting and
scrolling 129
TEL menu 146
Temperature, display mode 131
Time and date synchronization with
head unit 133
Time/date submenu 133
Trip computer menu 144
Vehicle status message memory
menu 126
Vehicle submenu 141
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience closing
Power windows 235
Retractable hardtop 242