2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class bulb

:
Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
; Side marker lamp: T 4 W
= Cornering light function with fog lamp
function:
H11 55 W (except AMG vehicles)
Rear lamps You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
:
Tail lamp/standing lamp: W 5 W
; Brake lamp/tail lamp: P 21/5 W
= Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
? Side marker lamp: T 4 W
A Backup lamp: P 21 W
B Rear fog lamp: P 21 W Changing the front bulbs
Front fog lamps/cornering lamps with
fog lamp function X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove cover ;. X
Unscrew screws =.
i Only remove screws =. Do not turn
adjustment screw ?. If adjustment
screw ? has been turned, the front fog
lamp adjustment must be checked at a
qualified workshop.
X Remove lamp A.110
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Hold lamp A.
X Lightly press bulb holder B, turn it
counter-clockwise to the stop and pull it
out. X
Take bulb C out of bulb holder B.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder B.
X Insert bulb holder B into lamp A and turn
it clockwise to the stop.
X Insert lamp A.
X Replace and tighten screws =.
X Position cover ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :.
Turn signals !
Make sure that the protective grille does
not hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Turn signal lamp with protection grille (AMG
vehicles)
X
Switch off the lights.
X AMG vehicles: pull protection grille : in
the direction of the arrow out of
mounting ;.
X Fold up protection grille :. Example: turn signal lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws =.
X Remove lens ?. Example: turn signal lamp Replacing bulbs
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Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Turn bulb A counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Install lens ?.
X Replace and tighten screws =.
X AMG vehicles: fold down protection
grille : and allow it to engage in
mounting ;.
Side marker lamps !
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Front side marker lamp (example)
The bulbs of the front and rear side marker
lamps are changed in the same way.
X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove housing ;. X
Remove dust cover =.
X Push the catch to the side and pull the bulb
holder with the bulb out of housing ;. X
Lightly press bulb ?, turn it counter-
clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb and, applying slight
pressure,

turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Insert the bulb holder into housing ;.
X Attach dust cover =.
X Insert housing ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :. Changing the rear bulbs
G 55 AMG only: protective grille !
Make sure that the protective grille does
not hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the
paintwork. Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must remove the protective grille before
you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.112
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Unscrew screws ;.
X Swing protection grille : to the right.
X After changing the bulbs, swing protection
grille : to the left.
X Tighten screws ;.
Tail lamp !
When installing the lens, make sure that
the seal is positioned correctly.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove lens ;.=
Turn signals
? Brake/tail lamp
A Tail lamp/standing lamp X
Turn the bulb counterclockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Install lens ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :.
X AMG vehicles: secure the protection grille
(Y page 112).
Backup lamp/rear fog lamp !
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Example: rear fog lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws ;.
X Remove lens :. X
Turn bulb = counter-clockwise, applying
slight
pressure, and remove it from the bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages. Replacing bulbs
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Lights and windshield wipers Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsFront Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual A special BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is
mounted on the front-passenger seat.
The 45 indicator lamp also lights up.
The front-passenger air bag is therefore disabled.
Further information on BabySmart™
(Y page 44).Front Passenger
Airbag

Enabled See
Operator's Manual The 45 indicator lamp does not remain lit if a special
BabySmart™-compatible
child restraint system has been installed
on the front-passenger seat.
The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The front-passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally
in the event of an accident.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child
restraint system.
X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X If the 45 indicator lamp does not light up, have the
BabySmart™
system checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
air bag deactivation system has been repaired. Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Low
Beam or Check
Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check

Trailer Left
Tail Lamp  or Check
Trailer Right Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check
Trailer Left
Turn Signal or 
Check Trailer
Right Turn Signal The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Trailer
Brake Lamp The trailer brake lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Rear Left
Turn Signal or 
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Front Left
Turn Signal or 
Check Front Right
Turn Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal or 
Check

Right Mirror
Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check

Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Brake
LamporCheck Right
Brake Lamp The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).b
Check Left High
BeamorCheck Right
High Beam The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.232
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
License Plate Lamp There is a short circuit in the LED lamps. The LEDs have been
switched off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Fog
LamporCheck Right
Fog Lamp The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).b
Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Front Left
Parking Lamp or 
Check Front Right
Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Backup Light The backup lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).b
Check Front Left
Sidemarker
LamporCheck Front
Right Sidemarker
Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Tail
LamporCheck Right
Tail Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
233On-board computer and displays Z