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643 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacementOnly 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
come on, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
the Bi-Xenon lamps
the front turn signal lamps
the front fog lamps
the additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
the parking and standing lamps
the front side marker lamps
the high mounted brake lamps
the brake, tail and rear standing lamps
the rear side marker lamps
the rear fog lamp
the rear turn signal lamps
the rear side marker lamps
the license plate lamps
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.
Because of high voltage in 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.
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iHave the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.
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644 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
You can only change the halogen bulbs for,
high-beam flasher lamp, corner-illuminat-
ing lamp, and IR emitter* lamp.
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
page 363).
Open the hood (page 512) (except
for side marker lamps).
Headlamp, left
1Cover
2Tab
Removing cover: Pull cover1 on
tab2 in direction of arrow and re-
move cover1.
Bi-Xenon headlampsHigh beam flasher lamp
Headlamp, left
1Installation device
Pull installation device1 up (left
headlamp) or down (right headlamp)
and remove the bulb together with
installation device1 from the head-
lamp.
Warning!G
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. We rec-
o mme nd th at y ou ha ve s uc h w o rk do n e b y a
qualified technician.
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645 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
1Installation device
2Bulb
Pull bulb2 out of the socket.
Insert new bulb2 into the socket.
Insert installation device1 into the
headlamp so that the handle of the in-
stallation device points up (left head-
lamp) or down (right headlamp).
Pull installation device1 down (left
headlamp) or up (right headlamp) until
it engages.
Attach cover (page 644) and let it au-
dibly engage to close.
Corner-illuminating lamp
1Bulb holder
2Wire position
Turn bulb holder1 counterclockwise
until it disengages.
Take out bulb holder1.
Take bulb out of holder.
Insert new bulb into holder and press it
all the way down.
Insert bulb holder1 into guide in
headlamp.
The tab of the bulb holder must be po-
sitioned on the upper left-hand side
and wire2 must point downward and
to the left for the left headlamp, up-
ward and to the right for the right head-
lamp.
Turn bulb holder1 clockwise until it
engages.
iMake sure to insert the bulb in the right di-
rection. The bulb must fit plane on the socket.
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646 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
IR emitter*
1Bulb holder
2Wire position
Turn bulb holder1 counterclockwise
until it disengages.
Take out bulb holder1.
Press both catches on left and right
sides of bulb holder1 and take bulb
out of holder.
Insert new bulb into holder until it en-
gages.
Insert bulb holder1 into guide in
headlamp. Wire2 must point down-
ward and to the right.
Turn bulb holder1 clockwise until it
engages and wire2 points downward
and to the left.
Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the ex-
terior 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.Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps
Tail lamp unit
The tail lamp unit is equipped with HiP
bulbs and LED’s.
Warning!G
The bulbs in the tail lamp unit 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 (HiP bulbs and/or LED’S)
are malfunctioning, have them replaced at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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691 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Both the windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system are supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir.
The windshield washer reservoir has a ca-
pacity of approximately 6.87 US qt (6.5 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze, depending on ambient tem-
peratures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] water).
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).
Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
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693 Index
A
ABC 429
Messages in display 593
Setting vehicle level 429
ABS 64
Indicator lamp 31, 64, 566
Messages in display 594
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 396
Accessory weight 544
Accident 383
Active headlamps 363
Adaptive Brake Lights
(CL 600 and USA only) 66
Additional turn signals 642
Address book (COMAND) 214
Calling up 215
Changing an entry 221
Creating an entry 215
Deleting an entry 217
Details about an entry 219
Displaying details about an
entry in the phone book
on the mobile phone 220Importing data 226
Making a call 222
Menu overview 214
Searching for an entry 217
Starting route guidance 223
Voice entry 224
Address book (Voice Control) 295
Air bags 42
Children 57
Front 45
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50
Knee bag 46
OCS 47
Safety guidelines 44
Side impact 46
Window curtain 46, 47
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 685, 686
Air distribution
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Air pressure 544
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 458
Air vents 452Air volume
Adjusting 456
Adjusting (COMAND) 246
Alarm
Audible alarm and
flashing exterior lamps
(Panic alarm) 63
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 632, 652
Ambient lighting
COMAND menu 240
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 355
Anti-theft systems 77
Alarm, visual and audible 77
Anti-theft alarm system 77
Immobilizer 77
Tow-away alarm 78
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 243
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 470, 472
Ashtray 476
Aspect ratio 544
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694 Index
Audio (COMAND) 107
CD mode 115
DVD mode 115
MP3 mode 115
Audio (Control system
instrument cluster) 263
CD changer 264
DVD changer 264
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 117
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Pause function (COMAND) 116
Stop function (COMAND) 116
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 355Automatic climate control 453
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 246
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 249
Adjusting air volume
(COMAND) 246
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 249
Air recirculation mode 458
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 247
Defrosting 456
Operating via COMAND 244
Rear window defroster 457
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 248
Setting temperature
(COMAND) 245
Setting the temperature 456
Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 247Automatic headlamp mode 271, 364
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 370
Automatic locking when driving 334
Automatic shift program 399
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 396
Automatic shift program 399
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 401
Fluid 684
Fluid level 517
Gear ranges 398
Gear selector lever 389
Gear shifting malfunctions 401
Hill start assist system 397
Kickdown 396
Program mode selector switch 399
Shifting procedure 392
Starting the engine 378
Steering wheel gearshift control 400
Transmission fluid 517
Transmission positions 393
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701 Index
F
Favorite button 231
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Lowering the vehicle 654
Mounting the Minispare wheel 649
Preparing the vehicle 649
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats* 478
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 684
Brake fluid 685, 687
Capacities 684
Engine coolant 518, 685, 689
Engine oil 516, 684, 686
Power steering fluid 685
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system 685
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system 691
Fog lamps
Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642
Front air bags 45Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 45
Messages in display 585
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50, 578
FSS (Canada vehicles) 551
Fuel 510, 685, 687
Additives 688
Capacity, Fuel tank 685
Filling the tank 509
Fuel filler flap and cap 509
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31, 573
Gauge 31
Premium
unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687
Requirements, Octane rating 688
Fuel cap
Message in display 613
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 260
Since last reset 260
Fuel filler flap 509
Locking/Unlocking 509Fuel tank
Capacity 685
Filler flap 509
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 684
Fuses 667
Fuse box
in engine compartment 668
Fuse box
in passenger compartment 669
Fuse boxes
in dashboard 669
Fuse chart
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Fuse extractor
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Replacing 667
Spare fuses
(vehicle tool kit) 632
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