Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0055Auto 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 instrument
cluster control system ( Y page 234).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 298).0055Check
Left Low
Beam
or
Check
Right Low
BeamThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Check
Rear Left
Fog LampThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being
used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.0055Please
Switch
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 0027 or 0066
( Y page 298).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
lamp switch to its stop.0055Check
Left Tail
and Brake
Lamp
or
Check
Right
Tail and
Brake LampThe left or right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have
stopped working. A substitute bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with halogen
daytime running lamps)
Type
\000F High-beam spot: H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with LED
daytime running lamps)
Type
\000F High-beam spot45: H11 55 W
\000G Infrared light45 (Night View Assist Plus):
H11 55 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.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 504.
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.
45Because the driver’s side headlamp is difficult to access, have its bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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