2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class bulb

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 550
Refueling ...................................... 550
Check regularly and before a
long trip ........................................ 552
Engine compartment.......................... 553
Hood ............................................ 553
Engine oil...................................... 554
Transmission fluid level ................ 558
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level ...................................... 558
Coolant level ................................ 559
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 560
Tires and wheels ................................ 561
Important guidelines .................... 561
Tire care and maintenance ........... 562
Direction of rotation ..................... 564
Loading the vehicle ...................... 564
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 569
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 571
Tire labeling .................................. 577
Load identification........................ 581
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 581Maximum tire load ....................... 582
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 583
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 583
Tire ply material ........................... 585
Tire and loading terminology ........ 585
Rotating tires ............................... 589
Winter driving .................................... 590
Winter tires .................................. 590
Snow chains ................................. 591
Maintenance ...................................... 592
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 592
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 593
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 594
Vehicle care ....................................... 595
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 595
Practical hints................................. 607
What to do if …? ................................ 608
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 608
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 620
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 622
Where will I find ...? ........................... 681
First aid kit ................................... 681
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 681
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 684
Unlocking the vehicle................... 684
Locking the vehicle ...................... 685
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 686
Replacing bulbs ................................. 688
Bulbs ............................................ 689
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 691
Replacing bulbs for the
rear lamps .................................... 693
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 694
Placing wiper arms in
vertical position ........................... 694
Removing wiper blades ................ 695
Installing wiper blades ................. 695

552 OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long tripExample illustration from CL 5501Coolant level
2Brake fluid
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning systemWindshield 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 560).
Coolant
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolant level” (
page 559) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 733).
Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Brake
fluid” (
page 736).Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 554).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 688).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
page 391).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(page 571).
i
Opening the hood (
page 553).
!
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 611) and (
page 643).

607 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Batteries
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

608 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamps in instrument cluster
General information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
-
The yellow Antilock
Brake System (ABS)
indicator lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off. The BAS, ESP
®, EBP and
PRE-SAFE
® are also switched off (see mes-
sages in multifunction display).
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as Parktronic*,
DISTRONIC Plus*, navigation system, Park
Assist* and the automatic transmission
may also be malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display (
page 622).

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.

664 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Check
Center Brake Lamp
The 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.
Check Left
Cornering Light
The left-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check Right
Cornering Light
The right-hand corner-illuminating lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check
Left Low Beam
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Low Beam
The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active Headlamps
Inoperative
The active headlamps are malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative
The 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):

Switch off daytime running lamps in the in-
strument cluster control system
(page 301).

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position0
(page 391).

665 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Check
Rear Left
Turn Signal
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Turn Signal
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left Mirror
Turn Signal
The 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.
Check
Right Mirror
Turn Signal
The 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.
Check
Front Left
Turn Signal
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Turn Signal
The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left High Beam
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).

666 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Check
Right High Beam
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check
Right High Beam
The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(page 688).
Check Left
License Plate Lamp
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check Right
License Plate Lamp
The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Please
Switch Off Lights
You are getting out of the vehicle and the
lights are still switched on.

Switch off the headlamps (
page 391).
Turn Lights Off
or
Remove Key
The exterior lamp switch is set to * and
you have forgotten to take out the Smart-
Key. The parking lamps remain switched on.

Switch off the headlamps (
page 391).
or

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Check
Left Fog Lamp
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Fog Lamp
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Left
Fog Lamp
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.

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

667 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Check
Front Left
Parking Lamp
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Parking Lamp
The right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Left Reverse Lamp
The left backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Right Reverse Lamp
The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Left
Sidemarker Lamp
The front left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Front Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The front right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Left
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Check
Rear Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

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