2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 high beam

367 Controls in detail
Lighting
Switching on high beams
Combination switch
1High beam
2High beam flasher
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB (
page 363).
Push the combination switch in the di-
rection of arrow1.
The high beam indicatorA in the in-
strument cluster comes on
(
page 30).
High beam flasher: Pull the combina-
tion switch briefly in the direction of
arrow2.
Headlamp cleaning system
1Headlamp washer button
Switch on the ignition (page 336).
Press button1 up or down.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system”
(page 519).
iThe headlamps are automatically cleaned
when, at the same time,

the engine is running

the headlamps are switched on

the windshield wipers have wiped the wind-
shield with washer fluid fifteen times
When you switch off the ignition or press
button1, the automatic function is reset and
will start counting the next time from the begin-
ning.

446 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Night View Assist*
Night View Assist illuminates the road with
infrared light in addition to the normal
headlamps.
A camera at the top of the windshield mea-
sures the infrared light and shows a
black-and-white image on the multifunc-
tion display. The image on the multifunction display cor-
responds to a road lit up by high-beam
headlamps.
The Night View Assist image on the multi-
function display is not impaired

by the headlamps of approaching vehi-
cles

if you cannot switch on the high beams
due to oncoming traffic
As a result, you can better follow the
course of the road and detect obstacles
earlier on.The camera is at the top of the windshield.
1Night View Assist camera
Warning!G
Night View Assist is only an aid to support
you while driving and cannot substitute your
careful attention. Do not rely on the display
of the Night View Assist; instead, continue
to look through the windshield. You are al-
ways responsible for safety and must drive
in accordance with traffic conditions. Other-
wise, you could endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
If it is foggy, raining or snowing, the clarity of
the Night View Assist image on the multi-
function display may be diminished.Warning!G
Night View Assist cannot record objects im-
mediately in front of or next to the vehicle.
When maneuvering, continue to look
through the windshield. Make sure no per-
sons or animals are in the area in which you
are maneuvering. You could otherwise in-
jure them.
iInfrared light is invisible to the human eye
and can therefore remain permanently switched
on without blinding oncoming traffic.

581 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 malfunction display.
For your convenience the messages are di-
vided into two sections:

Text messages (page 582)

Symbol messages (page 593)
Warning!G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all instru-
ment cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multifunction dis-
play to come on. Make sure the lamps and multi-
function display are in working order before
starting your journey.

617 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Third brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Corner. lamp,
LeftThe left-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 641).
Corner. lamp,
RightThe right-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 641).
Low beam,
LeftThe left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low beam,
RightThe right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active headlamps
inoperativeThe active headlamps are malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
AUTO lamps
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime
driving lamps are switched on.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
In the instrument cluster control system, set
lamp operation to manual mode
(
page 271).
Switch off the headlamps using the exterior
lamp switch (
page 363).

618 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
Turn signal,
Rear LeftT h e l e f t r e a r t u r n s i g n a l l a m p i s m a l f u n c t i o n -
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear RightThe right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Left mirrorThe turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Right mirrorThe turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front LeftThe left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front RightThe right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam, LeftThe left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 641).
High beam, RightThe right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 641).

642 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps
LampType
1Low and high beam
lamp1
1Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam
use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the
Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
D1S-35 W
2Additional turn signal
lampLED
3Parking and standing
lampW5W
4Side marker lampW5W
5High beam flasher lampH7-55 W
IR emitter* (for Night
View Assist*)H11-55 W
6Corner-illuminating
lampH7-55 W
7Fog lampH11-55 W
8Turn signal lampPY 24 W
LampType
9High mounted brake
lampLED
aTurn signal lampHiP 16 W
bBrake lamp/tail lamp
and standing lampLED
cLicense plate lampW5W
dBackup lampHiP 16 W
eSide marker lampLED
fRear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)HiP 19 W

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.

695 Index
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 642
Bar 545
BAS 66
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 332
Replacing 639
Batteries, vehicle 655
Charging 658
Discharged, Jump starting 660
Disconnecting 657
For electrical consumers 655
For starter 655
Message in display 608
Reconnecting 659
Removing 658
Bead 545
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bluetooth
®
Settings (COMAND) 232
Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 67
Brake assist system (BAS) 66Brake fluid 511, 685, 687
Brake lamp bulbs 642
Brake lamp, high mounted 642
Brake pads
Message in display 598
Brake warning lamp 31
Brakes 500
Warning lamp 31, 567
Break-in period 498
Bulbs, replacing 641
Additional turn signals 642
Brake lamps 642
Fog lamps 642
Front lamps 642
High beam 642
High mounted brake lamp 642
License plate lamps 642
Low beam 642
Parking and standing lamps 642
Rear fog lamp 642
Turn signal lamps 642C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 684
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 564
Catalytic converter 507
CD
Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 111
Menu overview (COMAND) 114
Playback options (COMAND) 119
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 117
Selecting a track (COMAND) 117
CD (COMAND) 107
Central locking
Automatic 334
Locking/unlocking from inside 335
Central locking/unlocking switches 335
Certification label 674
Change of address or ownership 16