2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 Light bulbs

491 Operation
At the gas station
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
For more information on refilling the wash-
er reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system”
(page 498).
Coolant
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolant level” (
page 497) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 661).Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Brake
fluid” (
page 663)
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 494).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 621).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
page 342).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(page 511).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see “Practical
hints” (page 545).

621 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad-
justment.
i
If the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid-
ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights
on should clear up the fogging.
i
Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:


Brake lamps


Rear fog lamps


Front parking lamps


Tail lamps


Turn signal lamps
Observe the messages in the multifunction dis-
play (page 557).

623 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement


Only 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, visit 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
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 342).

Open the hood (
page 492) (except
for side marker lamps).
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
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.
i
Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

673 Technical terms
ETS
(E
lectronic T
raction S
ystem)
Automatically brakes spinning wheels,
thus ensuring
optimal ->traction at all times.
FAT
(F
ile A
llocation T
able)
A table used to locate files on a disk or
memory device.
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem PLUS)
Maintenance service indicator in the
->multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
service, and calls for the next mainte-
nance service accordingly.GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 526)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(Global P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.
GSM
(G
lobal S
ystem for M
obile Communica-
tion)
A standard network protocol used
throughout the world for digital cellular
communication.GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 526)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 527)
HiP
(High P
erformance light bulbs)
Light bulbs filled with xenon which are
used in rear lamps.
ID3 tag
Additional information which may be
included in MP3 files (e.g. title, artist,
album).
Instrument cluster control system
The Instrument cluster control system
is used to call up vehicle information
and to change component settings. In-
formation and messages appear in the
->multifunction display. The driver uses
the buttons on the ->multifunction
steering wheel to navigate through the
system and to adjust settings.

680 IndexAquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 448, 450
Ashtrays 456
Aspect ratio 526
Audio (COMAND) 104
CD mode 111
DVD mode 111
MP3 mode 111
Audio (Control system instrument
cluster) 248
CD changer 249
DVD changer 249
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 113
Menu overview (COMAND) 110
Pause function (COMAND) 112
Stop function (COMAND) 112
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 334
Automatic climate control 424
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 230
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 233
Adjusting air volume (COMAND) 230
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 232Air recirculation mode 431
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 231
Central menu for rear climate control*
(COMAND) 234
Defrosting 429
Operating the rear climate control*
from the front 234
Operating via COMAND 229
Rear window defroster 430
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 232
Setting temperature (COMAND) 230
Setting the temperature 429
Setting the temperature in the rear
passenger compartment 435
Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 231
Automatic headlamp mode 255, 343
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 349
Automatic locking when driving 313
Automatic shift program 374
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 373
Automatic shift program 374Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 377
Fluid 661
Fluid level 497
Gear ranges 372
Gear selector lever 367
Gear shifting malfunctions 377
Hill start assist system 374
Kickdown 373
Program mode selector switch 374
Shifting procedure 369
Starting the engine 359
Steering wheel gearshift control 375
Transmission fluid 497
Transmission positions 370
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 622
Bar 526
BAS 71
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 311
Replacing 619
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 311
Replacing 619

686 IndexETD 58, 672
Safety guidelines 47
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 220
Locator lighting (COMAND) 221
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 332
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 334
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 222
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 222
Power folding 333
F
Favorite button 216
First aid kit 611
Flat tire 629
Jacking up the vehicle 630
Lowering the vehicle 633
Mounting the Minispare wheel 629
Preparing the vehicle 629
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 661
Brake fluid 662, 663Capacities 661
Engine coolant 497, 662, 665
Engine oil 496, 661, 663
Power steering fluid 661
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 662, 668
Fog lamps
Messages in display 598
Replacing bulbs 622
Front air bags 49
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 622, 623
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 49
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 53, 555
FSS (Canada vehicles) 532
Fuel 490, 662, 664
Additives 665
Capacity, Fuel tank 662
Filling the tank 489
Fuel filler flap and cap 489
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 550
Premium unleaded gasoline 490,
662, 664
Requirements, Octane rating 664Fuel cap
Message in display 591
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 245
Since last reset 245
Fuel filler flap 489
Locking/Unlocking 489
Fuel tank
Capacity 662
Filler flap 489
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 661
Fuses 645
Aids for replacing fuses 646
Fuse box in engine compartment 646
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 647
Fuse boxes in dashboard 647
Fuse chart (vehicle tool kit) 611
Fuse extractor (vehicle tool kit) 611
Replacing 645
Spare fuses (vehicle tool kit) 611

689 Index
L
Labels 652
Certification 652
Emission control information 652
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 489
Tire and Loading Information 504
Vacuum line routing diagram 652
Lamp bulbs, exterior 621
Lamps, exterior
Front 622
Light sensor 596
Rear 622
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 69, 544
Air bag Off 49
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 310
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 305
Brakes 545
DISTRONIC Plus* 29, 388, 397, 549
Engine diagnostics 547
Engine malfunction 547
ESP
®
549
Front passenger front air bag off 53,
555Fuel reserve 550
Instrument cluster 544
Maintenance service indicator 532
Seat belts telltale 550
SRS 552
Language (COMAND) 216
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and care
of 542
Lever
For automatic transmission (gear se-
lector lever) 367
For cruise control 381
For DISTRONIC Plus* 390
License plate lamps
Messages in display 597
Replacing bulbs 622
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 541
Light sensor
Message in display 596
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 342
Automatic headlamp mode 343
Combination switch 346
Corner-illuminating lamps 347Courtesy lighting 350
Daytime running lamp mode 344
Door entry lamps 350
High beam flasher 347
High beams 346
Instrument cluster illumination 81,
378
Interior 348
Manual headlamp mode 343
Trunk 350
Limp-home mode 377
Line of fall 674
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 221
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 309,
358
Key, SmartKey 304
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 306
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 310
Locking 363
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 223
Vehicle in an emergency 615
Locking knob 312, 674

699 Index
Tread depth, Winter tires 530
Treadwear indicators 528
Trip odometer 245
Resetting 246
Troubleshooting
Voice Control* 299
Trunk
Closing 437, 614
Emergency release 440
Lighting 350
Message in display 610
Opening 436
Opening/closing system* 437, 438
Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 227
Power closing assist for trunk lid 313
Tie-down hooks 453
Unlocking in an emergency 614
Trunk, Trunk lid, Lock button
(KEYLESS-GO*) 310
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 537
Replacing bulbs 622Turn signals 362
Additional in mirrors 622
Front bulbs 622
Messages in display 596
Rear bulbs 622
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 528
Uphill driving
Cruise control 382
Upholstery, Cleaning and care of 542
Useful features 455
V
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 455
Vehicle
Batteries 634
Breaking-in period 478
Care 534
Dimensions 660
Individual settings, control system in-
strument cluster 254
Locking/unlocking 304, 306Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 614
Lowering 633
Menu (COMAND) 220
Service battery 634
Towing 642
Washing 534, 536
Weights 660
Vehicle capacity weight 528
Vehicle data recording 22
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 612, 630
Vehicle level
Changing (ABC*) 404
Changing (Airmatic) 402
Setting
Manual (ABC*) 404
Manual (Airmatic) 402
Setting (ABC*) 404
Setting (Airmatic) 402
Setting, Automatic 402
Setting, Automatic (ABC*) 404
Vehicle level control 678
Vehicle level control (Airmatic) 401