2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON bulb

431 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies 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 your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a dis-
tance with the lights on should clear up
the fogging.
iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into
use when lamps malfunction. Read and
observe messages in the multifunction
display (
page 409).

432 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Front lamps Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Side marker lamp
W 5 W
4
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. Contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35 W
5
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
6
Front fog lamp
H1 (55 W)
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Brake, tail, parking,
standing, backup lamp
and turn signal lamp.
Rear fog lamp (only
driver’s side)
HiP
LED*
9
License plate lamps
C 5 W

433 Practical hints
Replacing 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 light
up, 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 signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


Rear lamps (except license plate
lamps)


Front side marker lamps
Warning!
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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 Bi-Xenon* lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

434 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps
1Housing cover for low beam halogen or
Bi-Xenon* headlamp2Bulb socket for high beam head-
lamp/high beam flasher bulb
3Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp bulb
4Bulb socket for low beam headlamp
bulb (halogen headlamps only)
5Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 143).

Open the hood (
page 315).Low beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)

Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove it.

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket4.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.

Align housing cover1 and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Warning!
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Do not remove the cover1 for the
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high
voltage in Bi-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.

435 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
High beam bulb/high beam flasher
bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.Front turn signal lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket5.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket5 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn clockwise until it engag-
es.Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

436 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp unit
The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs.License plate lamp
1Screw

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 143).

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws1.
Warning!
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The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re-
placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are
under pressure and could explode during an
attempt to replace them.
If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have
them exchanged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

498 Index
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program E 55
AMG 194
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting E 55
AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 260
Folding rearward 261
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 133
Backup lamps
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Bar 350
BAS 93, 491
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 110, 117
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 117Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 454
Disconnecting 453
Installing 454
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 386, 395, 396
Reconnecting 455
Removing 454
Bead 350
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 313
Messages in display 399
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Brake pads
Message in display 397
Brakes 302
Warning lamp 374
Break-in period 300
Bulbs see Replacing bulbsC
CAC 491
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 491
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 482
Cargo compartment
Fuse box 463
Tie-down rings 264
Cargo compartment cover 270
Cargo management system* 265
Belt reel 267
Cargo tie-down ring 266
Mounting elements 265
Telescoping rod 267
Cargo net 269
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Carpets, cleaning 368
Catalytic converter 310
CD player 162

502 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Cleaning 364
Compartment 315
Malfunction indicator lamp 375, 400
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 375, 400
Number 468, 492
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 470
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61
Engine compartment
Hood 315
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 375,
400Engine oil
Adding 319
Additives 485
Changing 319
Checking level (Control system) 317
Checking level (Dipstick) 318
Consumption 316
Filler neck 320
Messages in display 317, 405
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 485
Viscosity 492
Engine oil level 314
ESP
®
93, 492
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
99
Messages in display 388
Warning lamp 373
ETD 492
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 178F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 320
First aid kit 419
Flat tire 440
Lowering the vehicle 450
Mounting the spare wheel 445, 447
Preparing the vehicle 440
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 440
Spare wheel 445
TIREFIT kit 440
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 280
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 482
Brake fluid 483
Capacities 482
Engine coolant 483
Engine oil 482
Power steering fluid 483
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 484
Fog lamps 146
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 433