2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG bulb

Contents
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 329
Tire ply material ........................... 331
Tire and loading terminology ........ 331
Rotating tires ............................... 335
Winter driving .................................... 336
Winter tires .................................. 336
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 337
Snow chains................................. 337
Maintenance...................................... 338
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 338
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 339
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 340
Vehicle care ....................................... 341
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 341
Practical hints.................................. 349
What to do if … ................................... 350
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 350
Lamp in center console................. 357
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 358
Where will I find ...? ............................ 380
First aid kit.................................... 380
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 380
Spare wheel .................................. 383
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 385
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 386
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 386
Locking the vehicle ....................... 387
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever ... 388
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 389
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 389
Resetting activated head restraints .... 391
Resetting activated head
restraints ...................................... 391
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 392
SmartKey ...................................... 393Replacing bulbs .................................. 394
Bulbs............................................. 395
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 397
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 400
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 402
Removing and installing wiper
blades ........................................... 402
Flat tire............................................... 404
Preparing the vehicle .................... 404
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 404
Battery ............................................... 411
Disconnecting the battery ............ 412
Removing the battery ................... 412
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 413
Reconnecting the battery ............. 413
Jump starting...................................... 415
Towing the vehicle.............................. 417
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 419
Fuses.................................................. 420
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 420
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 421
Fuse box in engine compartment . 421
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 422

295 Operation
At the gas station
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant level” (
page 301) and
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 436).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover (
page 421).Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 304).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
page 298).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 394).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 114).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
page 351).

349 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

350 Practical hints
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the
ignition, have the respective bulb checked
and replaced if necessary.
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
-The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.The ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off. The BAS and the ESP®
are also switched off (see messages in dis-
play).
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as the navigation
system* or the automatic transmission
may also be malfunctioning.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the dis-
play (
page 358).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery might not be charged suffi-
ciently.When the voltage is above this value again,
the ABS is operational again and the ABS in-
dicator lamp should go out.
If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out:
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.

374 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.3rd brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Backup lamp, leftThe left backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Backup lamp, rightThe right backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp
Drive to workshopBrake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake lamp leftThe left brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp rightThe right brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop.The display for the lamps or the system is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp leftThe left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp rightThe right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left
side marker lampThe left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
sider marker lampThe right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

375 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.High beam leftThe left high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam rightThe right high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp,
leftThe left license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp,
rightThe right license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Light sensor
Drive to workshopThe light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automatically.In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual (
page 144).
Switch on the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch (
page 114).
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low beam leftThe left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

376 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Low beam rightThe right low beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
left frontThe left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
right frontThe right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear fog lamp
Substit. bulb onThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Switch off lightsHeadlamps have been turned on with the
driver’s door opened and the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.Switch off the headlamps.
Taillamp left
Substit. bulb on

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Taillamp right
Substit. bulb on

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

377 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Turn signal
left frontThe left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal
right frontThe right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal
left mirrorThe left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
right mirrorThe right turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
left rear
Substit. bulb on

The left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal
right rear
Substit. bulb on

The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.