2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 side view mirror

382 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Marker lamp
rear right
The rear right side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front left
Auxiliary bulb on
The front left parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).
Parking lamp
front right
Auxiliary bulb on
The front right parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).
Rear foglamp
left
The left rear fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
left
The left backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).
Reverse lamp
right
The right backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).
Turn signal
left mirror
The turn signal in the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

383 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Turn signal
right mirror
The turn signal in the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror is mal-
functioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes
have stopped working.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
An auxiliary bulb has been brought
into use.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb has been
brought into use.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Turn off
lights
You have removed the SmartKey
from the starter switch and opened
the driver’s door or removed the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from
the vehicle and left the headlamps
on.

Turn the exterior lamp switch toM
orU.
Turn signal
front left
Auxiliary bulb on
The left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb
has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).
Turn signal
front right
Auxiliary bulb on
The right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb
has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 397).

399 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch the 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 additional turn signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors


the high mounted brake lamp


the brake lamps


the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps in the tail lamp unit


the rear fog lamps


the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*)
lamps


the front fog lamps


the front side marker 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 posi-
tion M (
page 128).

Open the hood (
page 274).
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2High beam headlamp cover
3Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
i
Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

401 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Parking and standing lamp bulbs
Press ends of cover tab together and
remove high beam headlamp cover 2.

Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6.

Insert a new bulb in bulb socket 6.

Reinstall bulb socket 6.

Align high beam headlamp cover 2
and click it into place.Additional turn signal lamp 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 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.

457 Index
Driving systems 209
ABC 225
Cruise control 209
Distronic* 213
Parktronic* 228
DTR see Distronic*
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 162
Messages in the multifunction
display 375
Electric air pump 389, 410
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87, 92
Activation 93
Deactivation 94
Driving hints 95
Messages in the multifunction
display 367, 368
Self-check 94
Warning lamp 92
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 244, 245
Emergency engine shut-down 426
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 179Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp-Home
Mode) 179
Glove box, Unlocking 392
Load assist, Lowering 394
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 391,
393
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 250
Trunk lid, Releasing from the
inside 117
Trunk lid, Unlocking 392
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 269
Information label 431
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 431
Engine
Block heater (Canada only) 317
Break-in recommendations 258
Cleaning 324
Compartment 274
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 336
Number 431
Poly-V-belt layout 432
Starting 52Tachometer 29
Technical data 433
Turning off 62
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 275, 446
Adding 278, 444
Additives 446
Checking level, With control
system 276
Checking level, With oil dipstick 278
Consumption 275
Filler neck 278, 279
Messages in the multifunction
display 277, 375
Oil dipstick 278
ESP
®
87, 89
Switch 32
Switching off 91
Switching on 92
Synchronizing 355
Warning lamp 27, 332
ETD 81
Safety guidelines 70
Warning and indictor lamps 342
Exterior lamp switch 128
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 180

459 Index
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 328
Hardtop see Retractable hardtop
Hazard warning flasher 133
Head restraints 44
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic mode 129
Cleaning lenses 325
Cleaning system 180
Manual mode 129
Messages in the multifunction
display 380
Replacing bulbs 397
Switch 55, 128
Headliner, cleaning 329
Head-thorax air bag 72
Heated steering wheel* 240
High beam flasher 56, 133
High beam headlamps 56, 128, 398
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 380
Replacing bulbs 397, 400
Switching on 133High mounted brake lamp 398
High-performance brake system
(AMG vehicles only) 262
Hood 274
Messages in display 377
Opening 274
Horn 25
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 264
I
Identification labels 430
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 431
Ignition 40
Immobilizer 96
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 83
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 111Instrument cluster 26, 136
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps 332
Language 156
Messages in the multifunction
display 26, 347
Multifunction display 139
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 134
Delayed switch-off 161
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 180
J
Jack 389
Jacking up the vehicle 406
Jump starting 419

468 IndexTires 283
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 298
Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation 286
Driving instructions 263
Low tire pressure telltale 343
Messages in display 385
Messages in the multifunction
display 364
MOExtended*413
Retreads 283
Rims and tires 435
Rotating 315
Run Flat Indicator 293
Service life 284
Temperature 292, 311
TPMS malfunction telltale 343
Tread depth 285, 317
Wear pattern 315
Winter 316
Tools 388
Tow-away alarm 98
Tow-away alarm switch 32Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 423
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 421
TPMS (USA only) 295
Traction 91, 174, 314
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 314
Tread depth 285
Treadwear indicators 314
Trip computer 163
Trip odometer 27
Resetting 137
Trunk
Closing the lid 113
Lighting 135
Load assist 241
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 110
Messages in display 387
Opening from inside vehicle 111
Opening/closing system* 113, 114
Parcel net 237
Power closing assist for trunk lid 118
Unlocking 111
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 111Unlocking in an emergency 392
Unlocking separately 111
Valet locking 117
Trunk lid
Opening 112
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 325
Replacing bulbs 398, 401
Turn signals 25, 56
Exterior rear view mirrors 398, 401
Front bulbs 398
Indicator lamps 27
Rear bulbs 398
Turning off the engine 62
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 314
Units
Setting speedometer units 156
Unlocking the vehicle 38
In an emergency 391
Upholstery
Cleaning 329
Upshifting 175