2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC headlamp

Rear lampsType:Brake lamp, tail lamp: P 21 W;Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W or LED13=Backup lamp: W 16 W or P 21 W13?Passenger side: Tail lamp P 21 W
Driver’s side: Tail lamp and rear fog lamp
P 21 W
ASide marker lamp: W 3 WLicense plate lampsType:License plate lamps: W 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.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 303.
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
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.
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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 214).XRemove the cover above the respective
headlamp (Y page 306).
XDriver’s side only: Release the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
Removing/installing cover above
headlamp
Example illustration: Passenger side
XRemoving: Press tab : in direction of
arrow and pull cover ; upward out of the
retainer.
XPull cover ; off of cover =.XReinstalling: Insert the soft, front edge of
cover ; sideways into the gap between
fender and headlamp.
XStick cover ; onto cover = so that they
are flush with each other.
XPress cover ; down into the front retainer
until tab : engages.
Releasing/fixing the washer fluid
reservoir
To replace bulbs of the driver’s side
headlamp, the washer fluid reservoir in the
engine compartment must be released.
XReleasing: Turn screw ;
counterclockwise and remove it.
XTilt washer fluid reservoir : to the side as
far as necessary to access the headlamp
bulbs.
XFixing: Tilt washer fluid reservoir : back
into fixing position.
XFasten screw ; by turning it clockwise.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull electric plug ; off 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.
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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.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
XInstall the cover above the headlamp
(Y page 306).
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
(halogen headlamps only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPress handle ; in direction of the arrow
until the bulb socket is released.
XPull out the bulb socket using handle ;.XPull the bulb out of bulb socket.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket.
Lamp pin = must point up.
XPlace bulb socket back into the housingXPull bulb socket handle ; until the bulb
socket engages.
XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
XInstall the cover above the headlamp
(Y page 306).
Parking and standing lamp bulb
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull out bulb socket ;.XPull the bulb out of bulb socket ;.XInsert the new bulb into bulb socket ;.XInsert bulb socket ;.XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
XInstall the cover above the headlamp
(Y page 306).
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Corner-illuminating lamps bulb (Bi-
Xenon headlamps only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPress handle ; in direction of the arrow
until the bulb socket is released.
XPull out the bulb socket using handle ;.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket.
Lamp pin = must point up.
XInsert bulb socket.XPull bulb socket handle ; until the bulb
socket engages.
XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
XInstall the cover above the headlamp
(Y page 306).
Turn signal and side marker lampsXTurn bulb socket : or ;
counterclockwise and pull it out together
with the bulb.
XTurn signal lamp bulb PY 21 W: Press the
bulb in slightly and turn it
counterclockwise. Pull it out of bulb
socket ;.
XInsert new bulb into bulb socket ;. Press
the bulb in slightly and turn it clockwise.
XTurn signal and side marker lamp bulb
WY 5 W: Pull the bulb out of bulb
socket :.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb socket :.XInsert bulb socket ; or :.XTurn bulb socket ; or : clockwise until
it engages.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 306).
XInstall the cover above the headlamp
(Y page 306).
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
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Position B represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
XSlide cover : from positive terminal = in
direction of arrow.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
XConnect positive terminal ; of charged
battery B with positive terminal = with a
jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive
terminal ; of charged battery B first.
XStart engine of the vehicle with charged
battery B and run at idle speed.
XConnect negative terminal ? of charged
battery B with negative terminal A with
a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal ? of charged battery
B first.
XStart engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery and run at idle speed.
You can now turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not switch on the
headlamps under any circumstances.
XRemove the jumper cables from negative
terminals ? and A first.
XRemove the jumper cables from positive
terminals ; and =.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
XSlide cover : from positive terminal =
back.
XHave the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle
be transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
or front axle raised (except vehicles with
4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the
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ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Fuel tankAll models17.4 US gal (66.0 l)Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank
reserveAll modelsapprox. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Air
conditioning
systemAll models—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models6.3 US qt (6.0 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 27
( Y page 339)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 339)Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damagenot covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.ModelEngine,
typeMB sheet
numberGLK 350 28272229.5GLK 350 4MATIC272229.5
i
MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
27 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.
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Washer system and headlamp
cleaning systemGWarning!
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
XUse MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit”.XMix with water for temperatures above
freezing point.XMix with commercially available premixed
washer solvent/antifreeze for
temperatures below freezing point.
Washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above the freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] solvent)
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