2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 headlamp

250 Operation
Engine compartment
Use the tab to pull cap1 upwards.
Check washer solvent level and add
washer solvent as required.
Press cap1 on the filler neck until is
has completely engaged. Add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” to the water during all seasons.

At temperatures above freezing point,
use MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate “S” to prevent smearing.

If there is a danger of frost, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/anti-
freeze to prevent water from freezing
on the windshield and the reservoir
from being damaged.
Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container, adapting the mixing
ratio to the outside temperature
(
page 382).
Warning!G
Washer solvent / antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer
solvent /antifreeze on hot engine parts, be-
cause it may ignite and burn. You could be
seriously burned.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Improper washer flu-
id can damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.

278 Operation
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This
service includes:

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.

Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze which is formulated
for below freezing temperatures
(
page 382).

Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to make
sure that the engine can be started,
even at low ambient temperatures.

Tire change. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately
1/6in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the
winter season.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated
tires provide special winter performance.
Make sure the tires you use show M+S and
the mountain/snowflake.marking on
the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance requirements
of the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) and the Rubber Association of Can-
ada (RAC) and have been designed specif-
ically for use in snow conditions. Using
winter tires is the only way to achieve the
maximum effectiveness of the ABS and
ESP in winter operation.For safe handling, make sure that all
mounted winter tires are of the same make
and have the same tread design.
Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your
vehicle, you must place a notice to this
effect where it will be seen by the driver.
Such notices are available from your tire
dealer or from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Winter tires with a tread depth under 1/6in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.

285 Operation
Vehicle care
Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from the intrusion of
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as
MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to
the engine compartment after every en-
gine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lu-
bricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys
should be protected from any wax.Vehicle washing
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight. Use only a mild car wash
detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz ap-
proved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif-
fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak
spray towards the ventilation intake. Use
plenty of water and rinse the sponge and
chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry
with a chamois. Do not allow cleaning
agents to dry on the finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in ex-
terior rear view mirrors prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash to
prevent damage to the mirrors.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not for-
get to clean the inner sides of the wheels.Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty
chrome-plated parts, use a chrome
cleaner.
Headlamps, tail lamps, side marker,
turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and use only a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the lenses. Do not at-
tempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth
or sponge.

299 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 300)

Symbol messages (page 304)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative. Systems that have a sig-
nificant influence on handling performance
may not be functioning.
Contact your nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Switching 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
all in working order before starting your
journey.

316 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible causePossible solution
. LIGHT SENSOR
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual (
page 138).
Switch on headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch (
page 110).
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHT!

The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT R
CHECK LIGHT!

The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LIGHTS
TURN OFF LIGHTS!The display appears if the driver’s door is
opened with the engine shut off and no
SmartKey in the starter switch.Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.
Switch off the lights (page 110).
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LIGHT!The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LIGHT!The right low beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.

335 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing 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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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 dis-
tance with the lights on should clear up
the fogging.
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Backup bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(
page 298).

337 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Use only 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 Light Truck Center.
Have the LEDs for the following lamps re-
placed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.

Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors

High mounted brake lamp

Lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors
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.
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Have the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly by a Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp adjustment must
be checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

338 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 110).Headlamp unit
Left headlamp, right headlamp laterally
reversed
1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Headlamp trim panel
3Headlamp4Securing screw (headlamp)
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For vehicles with brush guard*:
Fold the brush guard* down before
replacing bulbs (
page 331).
G55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before
replacing the bulbs.