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GObserve Safety notes, see page 271.
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.
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 180).:Housing cover for high-beam headlamp,
parking and standing lamp, corner-
illuminating lamp
;Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
bulb
=Bulb socket for high-beam bulb?Cable outlet for high-beam bulbABulb socket for corner-illuminating lamp
bulb
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull out bulb socket ;.XTurn bulb socket = with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull the bulb out of bulb socket =.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
=.
XInsert bulb socket = into the guide in the
headlamp.
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XTurn bulb socket = clockwise until it
engages.
Driver’s side headlamp: Cable outlet ?
of bulb socket = must point towards the
lower right.
Passenger-side headlamp: Cable
outlet ? of bulb socket = must point
towards the lower left.
XPlace bulb socket ; back into the housing.XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull out bulb socket ;.XPull the bulb out of bulb socket ;.XGently press the new bulb into bulb
socket ;.
XPlace bulb socket ; back into the housing.XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Corner-illuminating lamp bulbs
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb socket A counterclockwise and
remove it.
XPull the bulb out of bulb socket A.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
A.
XInsert bulb socket A into the guide in the
headlamp.
XTurn bulb socket A clockwise until it
engages.
The handle of the bulb socket must be
vertical.
XAlign housing cover : 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:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the trunk.
Tail lamp unit
Opening the driver’s side trim panel
XTurn lock : counterclockwise by 90°.XRemove cover ;.
Opening the passenger-side trim panel
XMove lock : in direction of the arrow and
remove cover ;.
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Removing towing eye boltXLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XReinstalling front cover: Fit locking tabs
of cover : (Y page 288) under the lower
edge of the opening in the bumper.XApply even pressure on the upper part of
the cover until it snaps into place.XReinstalling rear cover: Fit cover :
( Y page 288) and snap it into place.XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with front axle raised
! 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).
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch off the automatic central locking
( Y page 126).XSwitch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 92).
!
Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle
is being towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Towing with all wheels on the groundGWarning!
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 electro-
hydraulic 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.
GWarning!
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.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 92).
!
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.
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