2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC low beam

In low ambient lighting conditions, the
following lamps will come on additionally:
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, you cannot
switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.
Canada only
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
When the engine is running, and you
R shift from a driving position to park
position P with the vehicle at a standstill
(vehicles with automatic transmission) or
the parking brake is engaged, the low-beam
headlamps will go out with a delay of
3 minutes
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T , the low-beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate lamps
and the side marker lamps come on
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 90).
USA only
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
When the engine is running, and you turn the
exterior lamp switch to position T or
L , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 90).
Fog lamps
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the
exterior lamp switch in position c.
GWarning!
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps
and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding permissible lamp operation.
XSwitch on the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
T or L (Y page 90).XSwitching on front fog lamps: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to first stop.
The green indicator lamp N in the
instrument cluster comes on.XSwitching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to second stop.
The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the
green N and the yellow indicator lamp
R in the instrument cluster come on.XSwitching off front fog lamps/rear fog
lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to
its stop.
Locator lighting
The locator lighting is described in the
“Control system” section, see “Switching
locator lighting on or off” ( Y page 134).
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XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Daytime Running Lamps: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Daytime Running Lamps: mode will be
Enabled or Disabled.
With Daytime Running Lamps mode
enabled and the exterior lamp switch at
position $ or c, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on when the engine
is running.
In low ambient light conditions the following
lamps will come on additionally:
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
For more information on the daytime running
lamp mode, see (Y page 91).
iMake sure the exterior lamp switch is set
to M or c when you switch off the
daytime running lamps while driving at
night.
For safety reasons, resetting all the functions
of all submenus to the factory settings while
driving (Y page 130) will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Cannot Be Completely Reset to
Factory Settings while Driving..
Switching locator lighting on or off
With the Locator Lighting: function
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position c
Rthe exterior lamps will come on during
darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with
the SmartKey.
The lamps will go out when the driver’s door
is opened.
If you do not open the driver’s door after
unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey,
the lamps will go out automatically after
approximately 40 seconds.
Rthe exterior lamps will remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting
the vehicle and closing all doors.
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open or close a door, the lamps will
automatically go out after 60 seconds.
The following lamps will come on
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Locator Lighting: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck
Left
License
Plate Lamp
or
Check
Right
License
Plate LampThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bAuto Lamp
Function
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XSwitch off the daytime running lamp mode in the control
system ( Y page 133).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 90).bCheck
Left Low
Beam
or
Check
Right Low
BeamThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 313).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bCheck
Rear Left
Fog LampThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).bSwitch
Off LightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or
removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to $ or c
( Y page 90).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
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GWarning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
GWarning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Notes
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-
check when switching on the ignition, have
the respective bulb checked and replaced if
necessary.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The low-
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal
indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for
the fog lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
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Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
Halogen headlampsType:Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W;Turn signal lamp: 3457ABi-Xenon headlampsType:Turn signal lamp: Turn signal lamp:
3457A
Rear lampsType:Passenger side: Tail lamp P 21 W
Driver’s side: Tail lamp and rear fog lamp
P 21 W
;Side marker lamp: W 5 W=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W?Tail lamp, brake lamp: P 21 WATail lamp, brake lamp: P 21 WBBackup lamp: P 21 WNotes on bulb replacement
! Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and
bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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GObserve Safety notes, see page 313.
ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
RIf the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iMercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the hood (Y page 224).GWarning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull electric plug ; off the bulb ?.XRemove wire clip = from bulb holder by
pushing down and release from arrestor
hook.
XPull bulb ? at its socket out of bulb holder.XInsert the new bulb so that its socket
locates in the recess of bulb holder and is
level to it.
XFold wire clip = back and press it down on
bulb holder to engage it in the arrestor
hook.
XConnect electric plug ; on bulb ?.XAlign housing cover and turn it clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XTurn bulb socket = with handle ;
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull bulb out of bulb socket =.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
= until the bulb engages.
XPlace bulb socket = back into the housing.
Handle ; must be in a horizontal line and
mark : must be on the upper part (driver’s
side headlamp) or lower part (passenger-
side headlamp).
XTurn bulb socket = clockwise until it
engages.
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