2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML63AMG bulb

488 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket5 (
page 485)
counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket5 out of the
headlamp housing.

Pull the side marker bulb out of bulb
socket5.

Insert the new side marker bulb into
bulb socket5.

Insert bulb socket5 into the
headlamp housing.

Turn bulb socket5 clockwise until it
engages.Front fog lamp bulbs
Removing front fog lamp cover:
1Cover
2Front fog lamp or corner-illuminating
front fog lamp*

Insert a suitable object (e.g. screwdriv-
er) at point indicated by the arrow and
pry out cover1.
Cover1 is released.

Swing cover1 outwards and take it
off.
Removing front fog lamp cover (Vehicles
with AMG Sport Package* or ML 63 AMG):
1Cover
2Front fog lamp

Use a suitable object (e.g. hook or a
screwdriver) and place the hook or
screwdriver carefully between lower
end of cover and bumper.
!
If not done carefully and properly, damage
to the bumper can result. We therefore recom-
mend that you have this work carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

489 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs

Turn the hook or screwdriver 90°.

Hold the cover1 and pull the hook or
screwdriver outwards.
You can now access the front fog lamp.
Example ML 350, ML 500 without Sport
Package; Sport Package similar3Retaining screws
Turn retaining screws3 counterclock-
wise.

Remove front fog lamp2 out of the
bumper.

Pull electrical connector off.4Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 counterclockwise.

Pull bulb socket4 out of the housing.

Pull the front fog lamp bulb out of bulb
socket4.

Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into
bulb socket4.

Insert bulb socket4 into the housing.

Turn bulb socket4 clockwise until it
engages.

Plug in the electrical connector.

Insert front fog lamp2 back into
bumper.

Fasten retaining screws3.

Reinsert cover1 and press it in until it
engages.
Additional turn signal lamps bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior 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 Light
Truck Center.

490 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 136).
Tail lamp unit

Open the tailgate (
page 119).Opening the side trim panels
Opening the driver’s side trim panel:
1Cover in left side trim panel
2Lock

Turn lock2 90°.

Fold down the cover1.Vehicles without sound system*:

Remove the storage compartment on
the driver’s side.
1Lock
2Storage compartment

Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1.

Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°.

Remove storage compartment2.
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To access the bulb socket, you have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side trim
panel of the cargo compartment.

491 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Opening the passenger side trim panel:
1Lock
2Cover in right side trim panel
Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock1.

Turn lock1 counterclockwise by 90°.

Remove cover2.Replacing bulbs
Example rear lamp passenger-side1Brake lamp
2Backup lamp
3Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side), tail
lamp, parking and standing lamp
4Side marker lamp
5Turn signal lamp
Depending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, turn the respective bulb
socket1-5 counterclockwise.

Press gently onto the respective bulb
and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it en-
gages.

Align the respective bulb
socket1-5 and turn it clockwise.

Make sure bulb socket is attached
properly.

Close the respective cover in the cargo
compartment.

Close the tailgate (
page 121).

492 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLicense plate lamp
1License plate lamp cover
2Screws
Loosen screws2.

Remove license plate lamp cover1.

Replace the tubular bulb.

Reinstall license plate lamp cover1.

Retighten screws2.
Adjusting headlamp aim
VVertical centerline
HHeadlamp mounting high, measured
from the centerCorrect headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. To check and readjust a head-
lamp, follow the steps described:

Park the vehicle on a level surface
25 feet (7.6 m) from a vertical test
screen or wall.

Switch the headlamps on
(page 136).
If the beam does not show a beam pattern
as indicated in the figure left, then follow
the steps below:

Open hood (
page 356).
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High beam adjustments simultaneously aim
the low beam.
Vehicle should have a normal tailgate load.

493 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Example headlamp, driver’s side2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3Headlamp vertical adjustment screw

Always turn adjustment screws2
and3 simultaneously for vertical ad-
justment until the headlamp is adjust-
ed as shown1 (
page 492). Turn
clockwise for upward movement and
counterclockwise for downward move-
ment.
Graduations:
screw2: 0.50° pitch
screw3: 0.67° pitch
The left and right headlamps must be ad-
justed individually.
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If it is not possible to obtain a proper head-
lamp adjustment, have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

554 IndexAutomatic climate control (3-zone)* 220
Air conditioning, Cooling 230, 231
Air distribution, Front 226
Air distribution, Rear 234
Air recirculation mode 228
Air vents, Front 226
Air volume 227
Control panel, Front 222
Control panel, Rear 232
Deactivating system 224
Defogging 227
Defrosting 227
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL 228
Rear passenger compartment 232
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 232
Using driver-side settings for
all temperature zones 231
Automatic headlamp mode 137
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 143
Automatic locking when driving 126
Automatic shift program
(ML 63 AMG only) 196Automatic transmission 54
Accelerator position 191
Automatic shift program
(ML 63 AMG only) 196
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 198
Gear ranges 193
Gear selector lever 54, 185
Gear shifting malfunctions 198
Hill start assist system 192
Kickdown 191
Kickdown, manual shift program
(ML 63 AMG only) 198
Manual shift progam
(ML 63 AMG only) 196
Program mode selector switch
(ML 63 AMG only) 195
Shift program (ML 63 AMG only) 195
Shifting procedure 188
Starting the engine 54
Steering wheel gearshift control 194
Towing a trailer 192
Transmission fluid level 362
Transmission positions 189
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest
Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 130
Seat, Multicontour* 130
Backup lamps
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Replacing bulbs 490
Bar 395
BAS 97
Lamps in instrument cluster 414
Messages in the
multifunction display 430
Basic carrier bars* 281
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 108, 112
Checking battery condition 111
Messages in the
multifunction display 446
Replacing 480
Battery, Vehicle 507
Charging 514
Disconnecting and connecting 509
Jump starting 515
Removing and installing 509

555 Index
Bead 395
Belt reel 291
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Block heater (Canada only) 400
Bolts, Collapsible tire
(ML 63 AMG only) 474
Bolts, Minispare wheel
(except ML 63 AMG) 473
Brake fluid 546
Checking 354
Messages in the
multifunction display 449
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 408
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Replacing bulbs 490
Brake pads 326
Messages in the
multifunction display 447
Brakes 326
Warning lamp 415
Break-in period 324
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
Button for Voice control*
system 30, 148C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Camera see Rear view camera*
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 543
Card holder 32, 35, 299
Cargo compartment cover blind 286
Cargo tie-down rings 283
Carpets, Cleaning 411
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine) 349
CD changer* 161, 294
CD player 161
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Central locking
Automatic 126
Locking/unlocking from
the inside 126
Switch 126
Certification label 530CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp 417, 418
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 381
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 379
Checklist
Off-road driving 336
Returning from off-road driving 341
Children in the vehicle 82
Air bags 73, 82
Blocking rear door window
operation 93
Indicator lamp, Front passenger front
air bag 89
Infant and child restraint systems 77,
82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 85
Cigarette lighter* 301