2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS low beam

377 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.High beam
rightThe right high beam lamp (halogen
headlamps)/high beam flasher
lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
License plate lamp
leftThe left license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
License plate lamp
rightThe right license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Reverse lamp
leftThe left backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Reverse lamp
rightThe right backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

378 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp, front left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb has
been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Parking lamp, front right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb has
been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 393).
Front left
marker lampThe left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
marker lampThe right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Rear left
marker lampThe left rear side marker lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

394 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps
LampType
1Additional turn signal
lampLED
2Turn signal lamp3457 AK
3Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
D2S-35 W
4Front fog lampHB4 (51 W)
Front fog lamp
(vehicles with Sport
Package* and
SLK 55 AMG)H7 (55 W)
Corner illuminating
front fog lamp*H7 (55 W)
LampType
5Parking and standing
lampW5W
6Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
7Side marker lampW5W

396 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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
positionM (
page 109).
Open the hood (page 294).
1Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps. Do not remove.
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for high beam/high beam
flasher lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing
light lamp
5Bulb socket for low beam bulb
(Halogen headlamps only)
Warning!G
Do not remove the cover1 for the
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Bi-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.

397 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)
Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove.
Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket5.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.
Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Reinstall housing cover1.
High beam/high beam flasher bulb
(Halogen headlamps) / High beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket3.
Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal bulb
Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket2.
Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2 and turn it clockwise.
Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket4.
Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Replacing 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 109).
Open the trunk lid (page 100).
Tail lamp unit
1Bulb socket for rear fog lamp
(driver’s side only)
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for backup lamp

454 Index
Combination switch 113
High beam flasher 113
High beam headlamps 55, 113
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Control system 121
Control system menus 124
AMG 128
AUDIO 133
NAV* 135
Settings 136
Standard display 127
TEL* 149
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 135Control system submenus
Convenience* 147
Instrument cluster 139
Lighting 143
Time/Date 141
Vehicle 146
Convenience opening/closing*
Power windows 238
Retractable hardtop 244
Coolant 448
Adding water 293
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 449
Checking coolant level 300
Messages in the multifunction
display 368–370
Technical data 444
Temperature 289
Temperature gauge (Multifunction
display) 127Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 114
Replacing bulbs 393
Cruise control 247
Messages in the multifunction
display 358
Cup holder 254
Curb weight 328
D
Date (Control system) 142
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 143
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting
Rear window 170
Windshield (Automatic climate
control*) 188
Windshield (Climate control) 177

458 Index
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 342
Hazard warning flasher 115, 116
Head restraint height (Seats) 42
Headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 394
Cleaning system* 168, 302, 450
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Switching off 61
Switching on 55
Headliner, cleaning 342
Head-thorax air bag 70
Heating
Seats* 104
Steering wheel* 276
High beam
Flasher 113
Headlamps 55, 113
Headlamps, bulbs 394
High beam headlamps 109
High mounted brake lamp 395
High-performance brake system 281
Hood 294
Horn 25
Hydroplaning 284I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 37
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Instrument cluster 27, 118
Clock 120
Lamps, indicator and warning 346
Overview 26
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior rear view mirror see Mirrors
Intermittent/interval wiping see
Windshield wipers
J
Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Lifting vehicle 407
Lowering vehicle 413
Jump starting 419K
Kickdown 159
Kilopascal 328
Knee bag see Air bags
L
Labels 430
Lamp in center console 354
Lamps in instrument cluster 346
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 346, 347
Battery (SmartKey) 97
Brakes 348
CHECK ENGINE 349
ESP
®87, 350
Passenger front air bag off 74, 354
Fuel reserve 353
Passenger front air bag off 354
Seat belts 351–352
SRS 65, 353

459 Index
Language in multifunction display (Control
system) 139
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 432
License plate lamps 395
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 341
Technical data 434
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 109
Combination switch 113
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 114
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Door entry lamps 117
Exterior lamp switch 109
Exterior lamps, cleaning 340
Fog lamps 112
Footwell lighting* 117
Hazard warning flasher 115Headlamp mode,
automatic/manual 110
High beam 113
High beam flasher 113
Individual settings (Control
system) 143
Instrument cluster illumination 118
Interior lighting 116
Low beam headlamps 109
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Reading lamps 117
Standing lamps 109
Trunk 116
Limp-home mode 167
Loading 251, 307, 327
Locator lighting (Control system) 144
Locking
And parking 59
Centrally (Control system) 146
Centrally from inside 102Locking knob (Doors) 99
Locking the vehicle 62
Long trip, checking before 292
Loss of
Service and Warranty Booklet 429
SmartKey or mechanical key 98
Low beam headlamps 109, 394
Lubricants, technical data 443
Luggage cover 32, 241
M
Main dimensions 441
Maintenance service indicator (Control
system) 334
Maintenance System 334
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program* 165
Deactivating 167