2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 Fog lamps

RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
The locator lighting goes 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.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Lighting submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Surround Lighting
Function appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to switch the
locator lighting function On or Off.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
à when exiting the vehicle.
The locator lighting feature is activated.
Setting ambient lighting
Use this function to adjust the brightness of
the ambient lighting.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Lighting submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Ambient Light Level
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to select the
desired brightness of the ambient lighting.
The setting 1 represents the darkest level
and setting 5 the brightest level. The
ambient light is switched off at setting 0.
Switching night security illumination
(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on
or off
Use this function to set whether you would
like the exterior lamps to remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting the
vehicle and closing all doors.
With the headlamps delayed shut-off feature
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position à before the engine is turned off,
the following lamps will come on when the
engine is turned off:
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open a door or do not close an opened door,
the lamps will automatically go out after
60 seconds.
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Center. After AdBlue®
was refilled, the
engine can be started again.
Lamps
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbActive
Headlamps
Inoperativ
eThe active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bDaytime
Running
Light Left
or
Daytime
Running
Light
RightThe left or right daytime running lamps are malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bReverse
Lamp Left
or
Reverse
Lamp RightThe left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).bBrake
Lamp Left
or
Brake
Lamp RightThe left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).b3rd Brake
LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bFront
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
RightThe left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.310Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbLow Beam
Left
or
Low Beam
RightThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 328).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bFoglamp
Rear LeftThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).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 Ã
( Y page 97).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
lamp switch to its stop.bTail Lamp
Left
or
Tail Lamp
RightThe left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb
is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).bTrailer
Brake LampThe left or right trailer brake lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible.bTrailer
Tail Lamp
Left
or
Trailer
Tail Lamp
RightThe left or right trailer tail lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible.bTrailer
Turn
Signal
Left
or
Trailer
Turn
Signal
RightThe left or right trailer turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible.312Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Replacing bulbs
Safety notes
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling to a large
degree.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
headlamp adjustment.
GWarning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow
the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you
R touch or move it when hot
R drop the bulb
R scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in 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.
i Since replacing bulbs is a technically
highly demanding process, we recommend
to have them replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.328Replacing bulbsPractical hints
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Rear lampsType:Backup lamp: P 21 W;Rear foglamp (driver’s side only): H 21 WLicense plate lampsType:License plate lamps: C 5 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.
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
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the hood (Y page 228).330Replacing bulbsPractical hints
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XInsert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of lock :.
XTurn lock : by 90° in direction of the
arrow.
XRemove cover ;.
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Example illustration: LED rear lamp driver’s side
:Backup lamp bulb socket;Rear fog lamp bulb socket (driver’s side
only)
XDepending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, turn the respective bulb socket
counterclockwise.
XPull the bulb socket out of the housing.XBackup lamp bulb :: Gently press onto
the bulb and turn it counterclockwise out
of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
XRear fog lamp bulb ;: Pull the bulb out
of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket.
XAlign the bulb socket and turn it clockwise.XMake sure the bulb socket is attached
properly.
XClose the respective cover in the cargo
compartment.
XClose the tailgate.License plate lampsXLoosen screws : of lamp cover to be
removed.
XRemove lamp cover ;.XReplace the bulb.XReinstall lamp cover ;.XRetighten screws :.
Adjusting headlamp aim
:V Vertical centerline;H Horizontal mounting height, measured
from the center
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