2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R500 bulb

546 IndexLocking 67, 110
Automatic while driving 130
Centrally from inside 131
Fuel filler flap 342
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 118
Global, SmartKey 112
Vehicle in an emergency 460
Locking the vehicle 120
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 509
Loss of SmartKey 114
Loss of Smartkey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Low beam bulbs
Replacing bulbs 468
Low tire pressure telltale 25
Lowering
Vehicle 485M
Main dimensions 519
Main fuse box 504
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Overdue 393
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 394
When due 392
Maintenance service indicator 392
Resetting 394
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 531
Malfunction
Displaying 173
Malfunction memory 173
Calling up 173
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 461
Interior lighting control 155
Locking the vehicle 460
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Unlocking the driver’s door 459
Manual seat
Adjusting head restraint tilt 45
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 239
Maximum inflation pressure 387Maximum load rating 387, 531
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 387,
531
Maximum tire inflation pressure 531
Mechanical key 459
Memory function 144, 532
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 146
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 145
Memory function*
Recalling positions from
memory 145
Menus 164
AUDIO 170
In control system 164, 165
Malfunction memory 173
Settings menu 174
Standard display 168
Submenus 163
TEL* 194
Trip computer 192
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 178

548 Index
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 260
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Tailgate 122
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 255
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an
emergency 462
Windows 248
Opening the tailgate from the inside 122,
123, 124
Opening the tailgate from the inside
electrically* 123
Opening the tailgate from the
outside 122
Operating
CD player 171
Radio 170
Radio transmitters 339
Telephone* 194
Vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 399
Outside temperature indicator 159
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 532P
Paintwork 397
Panic alarm 95
Panic button on remote control 95
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 259
Panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
Cleaning 401
Parcel nets 298
Parking 334
Parking and locking 64
Parking brake 56, 65
Engaging 65
Message in display 431
Releasing 56
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 146
Parktronic* 274, 532
Cleaning system sensor 399
Range of the sensors 275
Sensor cover 399
Warning indicators 276Partition net* 290
Engaging 291
Removing 292, 293
Tightening 291
Parts service 508
Passenger compartment 338
Fuse box 505
Interior lighting 154
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 331
Phone book*
Loading 195
Quick search 195
Phone number*
Dialing 195
Redialing 196
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 402
Plastic parts, cleaning 401
Poly-V-belt drive 532
Layout 512
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 145
Storing in memory 145

549 Index
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 375
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 331
Power outlets 306
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 44
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 44
Adjusting seat height 44
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Power seats*
Adjusting head restraint height 44
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 255
Closing 462
Opening 462
Power train 532
Power washer 396
Power windows
Blocking of rear door window
operation 93
Cleaning 400
Door windows 248
Synchronizing 251Practical hints
First aid kit 454
Fuses 503
Jump starting 496
Lamp in center console 414
Lamps in instrument cluster 404
Messages in the display 416
Spare wheel 457
Vehicle jack 456
Vehicle tool kit 454
Premium unleaded gasoline 524
PRE-SAFE
®*81, 532
Preventive occupant safety* see
PRE-SAFE®*
Problems
While driving 62
With vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 387, 532
Program mode selector switch 533
PSI 387, 388, 533
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 195R
Radio
Selecting stations 170
Selecting stations (satellite*) 171
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 339
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 193
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 275
Rear automatic climate control* 244
Rear center console* 308
Rear climate control 228
Rear door window
Blocking operation 93
Rear door window sunshade* 214
Rear fog lamp
Indicator lamp 147
Switching on 151
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 472
Rear lamps
Messages in display 442
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation 228

550 IndexRear passenger compartment ventilation
and climate control
Deactivating 245
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and rear automatic climate
control 244
Rear towing eye 502
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 209
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 215
Activating 215
Deactivating 215
Rear window wiper switch 61
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Rear wiper blade
Removing 477
Replacing 476
Recommended inflation pressure 387
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 533
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 489
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 319
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 523Regular checks 343
Remote control
Integrated 110
SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 319
Removing
Front wiper blades 475
Rear wiper blade 477
Vehicle battery 489
Wheel 481
Removing spare wheel 458
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 472
Brake lamp bulbs 472
Bulbs 465
Front lamp bulbs 468
License plate lamp bulbs 474
Low beam bulbs 468
Rear fog lamp bulbs 472
Rear lamp bulbs 466, 472
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 472
Rear turn signal bulbs 472
Rear wiper blade 476
Wiper blades 475Replacing front fog lamp* bulb 471
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 175, 176
Resetting
All functions of a submenu 176
Fuel consumption 193
Maintenance service indicator 394
Trip odometer 159
Residual heat 227
Residual heat utilization 243, 533
Residual heat* utilization 228
Residual ventilation 227, 243
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 533
Restraint system 533
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Rim 387, 533
Rims and tires 514
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 315
Roller sunblinds 259
RON 343
RON (Research Octane Number) 533

552 IndexSetting current speed 265
Settings
Convenience functions 189
Factory, SmartKey 112
Lighting (control system) 182
Menus and submenus 163
Resetting all (control system) 175
Resetting in the submenu 176
Selective 112, 118
Settings menu
Individual vehicle settings 174
Submenus 176
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 200
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 207
Side impact air bags 76
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 399
Side windows
Closing 249
Sidemarker lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Sidewall 387, 533, 534Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Windshield wipers 60
Single wipe 60
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Stopping 262
SmartKey 110
Battery 463
Battery check lamp 112, 118
Checking the batteries 113, 119
Factory setting 112
Global locking 112
Global locking and unlocking 112
Global unlocking 112
Loss of 114
Selective setting 112
Starter switch positions 38
Unlocking with 36
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 114
Factory setting 118
Global locking 118
Loss of 121
Messages in display 440
Remote control 115
Selective setting 118
Unlocking 114Snow chains 391
Spare wheel 457, 517
Removing 458
Speed
Setting current 265
Speed settings
Cruise control 267, 269
Speedometer 25
Settings units 178
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 178
SRS 79, 533
Indicator lamp 411
SRS indicator lamp 27
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Standing water
Driving instructions 338
Starting difficulties 55
Starting position 38
Starting the engine 53
Steering column
Height adjustment 47
Length adjustment 47

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

555 Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 344, 363, 365
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 354
Tire load rating 387, 534
Tire ply composition and material
used 388
Tire speed rating 336, 378, 388, 534
Tire terminology 385
Tire traction 335
Tires 353, 514
Direction of rotation 356
Driving instructions 334
Low tire pressure telltale 412
Retreads 353
Rims and tires 514
Rotating 388
Run Flat Indicator 366
Service life 354
Temperature 364, 384
TPMS malfunction telltale 412
Tread depth 355, 390
Wear pattern 389
Winter 390
Tools 454Tow-away alarm 106
Arming 106
Disarming 106
Disarming for transport 106
Towing eye
Front 501
Rear 502
Towing the vehicle
Stranded vehicle 502
TPMS malfunction telltale* 25
Traction 205, 388, 534
Transfer case 534
Tread 388, 534
Tread depth 355
Tread depth (tires) 390
Treadwear indicators 388, 534
Trip computer 192
Trip odometer
Resetting 159
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 399
Replacing bulbs 466
Turn signals 58
Turning off the engine 66
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 534U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 388, 534
Units
Setting speedometer units 178
Unlocking 36, 110
Centrally from inside 131
Driver’s door in an emergency 459
Fuel filler flap 342
Global 112
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 118
In an emergency 459
Selective settings 112, 118
Tailgate with SmartKey 114
Vehicle in an emergency 319
With the SmartKey 36
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Unlocking and opening
Tailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 120
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 37
Uphill driving
Cruise control 265