2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R500 high beam

470 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLow beam and high beam flasher spot
bulbsFront turn signal lamp bulbs

Pull bulb socket 1 out of the head-
lamp housing.

Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb
socket 1.

Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb
socket 1.

Insert bulb socket 1 into the head-
lamp housing.Parking and standing lamp bulbs
1Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp

Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket 1 out of the housing.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 1.

Insert the new parking and standing
lamp bulb into bulb socket 1.

Insert bulb socket 1 into the housing.

Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it
engages.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the low beam/high beam
cover for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because
of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dan-
gerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

529 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 385)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Airmatic*
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level control
Air pressure
(
page 385)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 385)
Bar
(page 386)
BAS
(Brake 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 386)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more
intense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service
center, which can help you with any
questions about your vehicle and
provide assistance in the event of a
breakdown.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control
vehicle functions such as door locking
or windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator / warning lamps in the
passenger compartment needed for
vehicle operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 386)

535 Index
A
ABS 97, 529
ABS control 97
Malfunction indicator lamp 404
Messages in display 418
Warning lamp 404
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 203
Accessory weight 385, 529
Accident
In case of 63
Activating
Air circulation mode 242
Air conditioning (cooling) 226
Air recirculation mode 225, 239
Anti-theft alarm system 105
Central locking (control system) 188
Defrosting 223
Easy-entry/exit feature* 189
Electric air pump 483
ESP
®
102
Exterior headlamps 58
Hazard warning flasher 154
Headlamps 58
High beams 151
Ignition 38Immobilizer 66, 104
Rear window defroster 215
Rear window wiper 62
Residual heat 243
Residual heat* 228
Seat heating* 142
Tow-away alarm 107
Warning indicators (Parktronic*) 276
Windshield wipers 59
Adding
Coolant 351
Engine oil 349
Additional turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Adjusting 42
Air distribution 222, 236
Air volume 222, 237
Backrest tilt 44
Exterior rear view mirror 48
Head restraint height 44
Head restraint tilt 45
Instrument cluster illumination 158
Interior rear view mirror 48
Mirrors 47
Multicontour seat* 136
Seat cushion depth 136Seat cushion tilt 44
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Seat height 44
Seats 42
Steering column height 47
Steering wheel 45
Adjusting steering column in or out 47
Adjusting steering column up or down 47
Air bags 71
Children 72
Front 75
Passenger 75
Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76
Air conditioning
Turning off 226
Turning on 226
Air conditioning refrigerant 523
Air distribution
Adjusting 222, 236
Air pressure 385, 529
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric
Turning on 483

539 Index
Closing the tailgate from the inside
electrically* 124
Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehi-
cles without KEYLESS-GO*) 126
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof*
In an emergency 462
Cockpit 22, 529
Cold tire inflation pressure 386, 529
Collapsible tire 457, 530
Collapsible wheel chock 457
Combination switch
High beam flasher 58
Turn signals 58
Windshield wipers 59
Compass 186, 327
Adjustment 186
Calibration 187
Setting the compass zone 186
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 339Control system 530
AUDIO menu 170
Convenience submenu 189
Display digital speedometer 169
Functions 165
Instrument cluster submenu 178,
180
Lighting submenu 182
Malfunction memory menu 173
Menus 164, 165
Selecting radio system 170
Selecting satellite radio* system 171
Settings menu 174
Standard display menu 168
Submenus 163, 165
TEL* menu 194
Trip computer menu 192
Vehicle submenu 186
Convenience submenu 189
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 189Coolant 351, 525
Adding 351
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 526
Checking level 351
Messages in display 433, 436
Temperature 341
Coolant level
Checking 351
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 152
Cruise control 264, 530
Canceling 266
Driving downhill 265
Driving uphill 265
Setting current speed 265
Setting speeds 269
Cruise control lever 264
Cup holder
Front center console 299
In rear center console 301
Cup holders 299
Cleaning 401
Curb weight 386, 530
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 529

544 IndexHeadliner
Cleaning 402
Height adjustment
Head restraints 44
Seat belts 52
Steering wheel 45
High beam flasher 58, 152
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 443
Switching on 151
Hood 345
Closing 346
Message in display 439
Opening 345
Hooks
Loading 282
Hydroplaning 335
I
Identification labels 510
Certification label 510
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 511
Ignition 38
Switching on 54Immobilizer 104
Activating 104
Deactivating 104
Infant and child restraint systems 82
Installing 90
LATCH child seat mounts 92
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 317
Infrared reflecting windshield* 328
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 209
Installing
Front wiper blades 476, 477
Infant and child restraint systems 90
Vehicle battery 489
Instrument cluster 24, 158, 531
Cleaning 401
Illumination 158
Lamps in 409
Outside temperature indicator 159
Selecting language 178
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 154
Activating automatic control 155
Deactivating automatic control 155
Delayed switch-off 185
Manual operation 155
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 48
Intermittent wiping 60
J
Jump starting 496
K
Key, Mechanical 459
KEYLESS-GO*
Closing tailgate 128, 129
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Starting the engine 54
Turning off engine 66
Unlocking and opening, tailgate 120
Unlocking with 37
Kickdown 203, 531
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 178
Kilopascal 386
Kilopascal (kPa) 531
Km/h or mph in speedometer 178

545 Index
L
Labels, identification 510
Lamp bulbs, exterior 465
Lamps, exterior
Front 466
Light sensor 444
Messages in display 442, 444
Rear 466
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 404
Air bag Off 76
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 118
Battery (SmartKey) 112
Brakes 405
CHECK ENGINE 407, 408
CHECK Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 408
Engine diagnostics 407, 408
ESP
®
409
Front fog lamps 147
Fuel reserve 409
Rear fog lamp 147
Seat belts 410
SRS 411Language
Multifunction display 178
Setting 178
LATCH child seat anchors 92
LATCH child seat mounts 92
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 512
Lever
For cruise control 264
License plate lamps
Messages in display 444
Replacing bulbs 466, 474
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 401
Light sensor 444
Lighter see cigarette lighter*
Lighting 147
Automatic headlamp mode 148
Cargo compartment lamp 157
Daytime running lamp mode 149
Door entry lamps 157
Front fog lamps* 151
High beams 151
Instrument cluster illumination 158
Interior 154
Locator lighting 150
Low beam 147Night security illumination 150
Parking lamps 147
Rear fog lamp 151
Settings (control system) 182
Standing lamps 147
Limiting the gear range 202
Limp Home Mode 207
Line of fall 531
Loading 279
Cargo compartment cover
blind* 288
Cargo tie-down rings 281
Hooks 282
Instructions 280
Parcel nets 298
Partition net* 290
Roof rack 279
Loading terminology 385
Loading the vehicle 356
Locator lighting 150
Setting 183
Lock button 531
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 68

553 Index
Steering wheel
Adjusting 45
Cleaning 402
Electrical adjustment* 46
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 205
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 319
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 262
Stopping door windows 250
Storage compartments 294
Armrest 296
Glove box 294
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 296
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 145
Storing tires 355
Stranded vehicle 502
Submenus
Convenience 189
For settings 163
In control system 165
Instrument cluster 178, 180
Lighting 182Resetting functions in Control
system 176
Selecting 176
Settings menu 176
Vehicle 186
Sun visor 212
Sunshade*
Rear door window 214
Third-row 214
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 533
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 188
ESP
®
101
Hazard warning flasher 154
Headlamps 65
Seat heating* 143
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 188
ESP
®
102
Front fog lamps* 151
Hazard warning flasher 154
Headlamps 58
High beams 151Rear fog lamp 151
Seat heating* 142
Windshield wipers 59
Synchronizing
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 262
Power windows 251
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 258
T
Tachometer 159
Displaying gear range 202
Overspeed range 159
Tail lamps 472
Cleaning lenses 399
Replacing bulbs 466
Tailgate
Closing 124
Closing from the inside
electrically* 124
Closing from the outside (vehicles with-
out KEYLESS-GO*) 126
Opening 122
Opening from the inside
electrically* 123