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4Selector lever positions . . . . . . . .
.114
Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . ..174, 300
Display message . . . . . . . . . .276, 277
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .130
Auxiliary ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . ..174
Axle load, maximum permissible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352, 353 B
Ball coupling Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
BAS (Brake Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..59
Basic display (on-board computer) .125
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Changing (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .305
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .305
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71, 305
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 Maintenance (vehicle
).. . . . . . . ..323
Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . ..96
Belt tensioners Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Bonnet Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Brake
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .282, 283
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Bulb
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.308, 310
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .308
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .308
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Tail lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . .309, 310
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .244
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 Index
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Where will I find...?
...........................250
Display messages ............................. 255
Troubleshooting ................................ 278
Locking/unlocking in an emer-
gency ................................................. 302
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints .................................. 304
Changing the batteries .....................304
Changing the bulbs ...........................306
Replacing the wiper blades ..............311
Flat tyre ............................................. 313
Battery ............................................... 323
Jump-starting .................................... 329
Towing and tow-starting ..................330
Fuses .................................................. 333 Practical advice
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Display
messages 270 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
B Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low. X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes before doing so (Y page 223).
X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop if the coolant needs top-
ping up more often than usual. . Left-hand Corner-
ing light
or
Right-hand Corner-
ing light The left-hand and/or right-hand cornering
lamp* is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306).. Left-hand dipped
beam
or
Right-hand dipped
beam The right-hand or left-hand dipped-beam
headlamp is faulty. X
Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb
(Y page 306).
X Bi-xenon headlamp*: visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. . AUTO lights inop-
erative The light sensor is faulty. Constant head-
lamp mode is switched on. X
Switch the lights to manual control in the on-
board computer (Y page 132).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light
switch. . Trailer Left-hand
turn signal
or
Trailer Right-hand
turn signal There is a malfunction in the left- or right-
hand windowbag. X
Replace the bulb. Practical advi
ce
* optional
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Display
messages 271Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Trailer brake lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb. . Trailer Left-hand
tail lamp
or
Trailer Right-hand
tail lamp The left-hand or right-hand trailer tail lamp
is faulty. X
Replace the bulb. . Turn signal, rear
left
or
Turn signal, rear
right The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn
signal is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306). . Turn signal in mir-
ror, left
or
Turn signal in mir-
ror, right The turn signal in the left-hand or right-
hand exterior mirror is faulty. This mes-
sage will only appear if all LEDs have
failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Turn signal, front
left
or
Turn signal, front
right The front left-hand or right-hand turn sig-
nal is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306). Practical advi
ce
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Display
messages 272 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Left-hand brake
lamp
or
Right-hand brake
lamp The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is
faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306).. 3rd brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. This mes-
sage will only appear if all LEDs have
failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Main beam, left
or
Main beam, right The left-hand or right-hand main-beam
headlamp is faulty. X
Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb
(Y page 306).
X Bi-xenon headlamp*: visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. . Licence plate
lamp, left
or
Licence plate
lamp, right The left-hand or right-hand licence plate
lamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306).. Switch off lights You did not switch off the lights when
leaving the vehicle. X
Turn the light switch to MorU.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the
light switch in to the stop. Practical advi
ce
* optional
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Display
messages 273Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Front foglamp,
left
or
Front foglamp,
right The front left-hand or right-hand foglamp
is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Rear left-hand
foglamp
or
Rear right-hand
foglamp The left-hand or right-hand rear foglamp is
faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 310). . Parking lamp,
front left
or
Parking lamp,
front right The front left-hand or right-hand parking
lamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306). . Reversing lamp,
left
or
Reversing lamp,
right The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp
is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306). . Left-hand tail
lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is
faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 306). Practical advi
ce
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Changing the bulbs
306 Changing the bulbs
Notes on changing bulbs
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that all bulbs function correctly at all times. G
Risk of injury
Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You
should therefore allow them to cool down
before you change them. Otherwise, you
could be burned if you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could damage them, for
example, and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurised and could explode
when you change them, particularly if they
are very hot. You should therefore wear eye
protection and gloves when you are chang-
ing them. G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or
even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
! Do not change the LEDs yourself. You
could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts
of the vehicle. OverviewPractical advice
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Changing the bulbs
307
Front bulbs Bulb Type
1 Side lamp/park-
ing lamp W 5 W
2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
3 Additional turn
signal lamp
LEDs
35 4 Dipped-beam
headlamps
H7 55 W
36
or
D1S 35 W* 37 5 Main-beam
headlamps
36
/
Main-beam
spotlight* 38 H7 55 W
6 Front foglamps
with cornering
light function* H7 55 W Rear bulbs
Bulb Type
7 Third brake
lamp
LED
35 8 Brake lamp/tail
lamp/parking
lamp P 21 W
9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
a Reversing lamp P 21 W
b
Rear foglamp* P 21 W
c Licence plate
lamp C 5 W
Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) R
Side lamp and parking lamp
R Front foglamps with cornering light func-
tion*
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Reversing lamp
R Brake lamp/tail lamp/parking lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Licence plate lamp
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
35 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
36 Vehicles with halogen headlamps.
37 Vehicles with xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
38 Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps* Practical advice
* optional
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