2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG lights

15 Introduction
Symbols
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Trademarks:

ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.

HomeLink® is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of
Siemens Automotive Corp.

SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehi-
cle.
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
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look for further information on a
topic.
This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
indicate cross-references to
term definitions.
DisplayWords appearing in the multi-
function display and audio dis-
play are printed in the type
shown here.
Warning!G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
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Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
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Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.

57 Getting started
Parking and locking
Exit the vehicle and close all doors.
After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button‹ on the SmartKey
(
page 32).

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.

An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 96).

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.

The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed.For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 94).i
With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
The message
Switch off lights ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

115 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and the parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:

Low beam headlamps

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position1, only the parking lamps will
switch on and off automatically.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the license plate lamps, and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off automatically.
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With the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the parking
lamps or low beam headlamps are
switched on.
The message
Switch off lights.
appears in the multifunction display
Warning!G
If the exterior lamp switch is set toU,

the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright
ambient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.

the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch toB when driving or when traffic
and / or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionU toB with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching fromU toB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all
times.

120 Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Rear interior lights on/off
2Right front reading lamp on/off
3Rocker switch for automatic control
system
4Left front reading lamp on/offDeactivating automatic control
Press the= symbol on rocker
switch3.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you

unlock the vehicle

open a door

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switchActivating automatic control
Press rocker switch3 to center
position.
The interior lighting switches on in
darkness, when you

unlock the vehicle

open a door

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
The interior lighting switches off after a
preset time (
page 147).
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Leaving an interior light switch in the
ON position for extended periods of
time with the engine turned off could
result in a discharged battery.
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If the door remains open, the interior
lamps switch off automatically after
approximately 5 minutes, when the
SmartKey is removed or in starter
switch position0.
An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.

121 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual control
Switching front/rear interior lights on
and off
Press theW symbol on rocker
switch3 or the rear interior light
switch1 to switch on the desired
interior light.
Press the rocker switch3 to center
position or the rear interior light
switch1 again to switch off the
respective interior light.
Switching front reading lamp on and off
Press front reading lamp switch2
or4 to switch on the desired front
reading lamp.
Press front reading lamp switch2
or4 again to switch off the respective
front reading lamp.
Door entry lamps
For better orientation in the dark, the cor-
responding front door entry lamps will
switch on in darkness when you open a
front door and the automatic control is ac-
tivated.
The door entry lamps will switch off when
the corresponding door is closed.Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is
opened.
If the trunk remains open, the trunk light-
ing switches off automatically after ap-
proximately 10 minutes.
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If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 and switch off the
exterior headlamps, the door entry
lamps will remain lit for approximately
5 minutes.

159 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
Leave the transmission in gear.
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop longer with the engine
idling and/or on an hill:
Set the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.Maneuvering
When you maneuver in tight areas,
e.g. when pulling into a parking space:
Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
Accelerate gently.
Never abruptly step on the accelerator.Working on the vehicle
Warning!G
When working on the vehicle, set the
parking brake and move gear selector lever
to positionP. Otherwise the vehicle could
roll away.

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.

394 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Safe 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.i
If 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.
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Substitute bulbs will be brought into
use when lamps malfunction. Observe
the messages in the multifunction
display (
page 374).