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Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Halogen headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W
= Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W
? High-beam lamp/High-beam flasher
lamp: H7 55 W Bi-Xenon headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W
= High-beam flasher lamp/High-beam
flasher spot lamp: H7 55 W Replacing bulbs
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Rear lamps Type
:
Tail lamp, brake lamp, side marker lamp:
P 21 W
; Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
= Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only): P 21 W
? Backup lamp: P 21 W License plate lamps Type
:
License plate lamps: C 5 W Notes 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.
R Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. i
Mercedes-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:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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X Open the hood (Y page 222). 314
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Example illustration: Passenger side headlamp
:
Housing cover for low-beam and high-
beam halogen or Bi-Xenon headlamp G
Warning!
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. ;
Bulb socket for front turn signal lamp bulb ;
Bulb socket for front turn signal lamp bulb
= Bulb socket for low-beam headlamp bulb
(halogen headlamps only)
? Bulb socket for high-beam headlamp/
high-beam flasher bulb
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only) X
Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X Turn bulb socket = with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket =.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
=.
X Place bulb socket = back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
(halogen headlamps only) X
Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X Turn bulb socket ? with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket ?.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb
socket ?. Replacing bulbs
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X
Place bulb socket ? back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Front turn signal lamp bulb X
Turn bulb socket ; with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it. X
On both sides open catch A and pull bulb
B out of bulb socket ;.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb
socket ;.
X Place bulb socket ; back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb X
Turn bulb socket : with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket :.X
Gently press the new bulb into bulb
socket :.
X Place bulb socket : back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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Tail lamp unit To access the tail lamp units, you first have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side
trim panel of the cargo compartment.
X
Open the tailgate.
Opening the driver’s side trim panel X
Insert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of lock :.
X Turn lock : by 90° in direction of the
arrow.
X Remove cover ;. 316
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Opening the passenger-side trim panel
X
Insert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of lock :.
X Turn lock : by 90° in direction of the
arrow.
X Remove cover ;.
Replacing bulbs Example illustration: Rear lamp driver’s side
:
Tail lamp, side marker lamp, brake lamp,
parking and standing lamp bulb socket
; Backup lamp bulb socket
= Rear fog lamp bulb socket (driver’s side
only)
? Rear turn signal lamp bulb socket
X Depending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, turn the respective bulb socket
counterclockwise.
X Pull the bulb socket out of the housing.
X Gently press onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket. X
Gently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
X Align the bulb socket and turn it clockwise.
X Make sure the bulb socket is attached
properly.
X Close the respective cover in the cargo
compartment.
X Close the tailgate.
License plate lamps X
Loosen screws : of lamp cover to be
removed.
X Remove lamp cover ;.
X Replace the bulb.
X Reinstall lamp cover ;.
X Retighten screws :. Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
G
Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury. Replacing wiper blades
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Towing with all wheels on the ground
G
Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 101).
! Keep in mind that it is important to have
the ignition switched on. Removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch or
opening a front door with the ignition
switched off will automatically shift the
automatic transmission into park position
P.
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). i
While being towed with the hazard
warning
flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again. Stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be
done with the greatest of care, especially if
the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Note the following when freeing a stranded
vehicle:
R Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
R Never try to free a vehicle that is still
coupled to a trailer.
R If
possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward in
its own previously made tracks. Fuses
Introduction
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating. G
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with
the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire,
and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the cause
determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. 340
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