2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class lights

Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps can become very hot. For
this reason, allow them to cool down before
changing them. Otherwise, you could burn
yourself when you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could, for example, damage
the bulbs and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could
explode when you change them, especially if
they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs

listed (Y page 109). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Before changing bulbs Have the following bulbs changed at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R
Additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamp/standing lamp
R License plate lamp
i Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display
message appearing in the multifunction
display. Regularly check the license plate
lamp. If necessary, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
R Fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
function
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Tail lamp/standing lamp
R Backup lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Side marker lamps Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front lamps You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Replacing bulbs
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:
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
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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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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
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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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X
Install lens :.
X Replace and tighten screws ;.Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
G
WARNING
The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace
the wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield/rear
window can scratch the glass if wiping
takes place when the windshield/rear
window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield/rear window after the
vehicle has been washed in an automatic
car wash, this may be due to wax or other
residue. Clean the windshield/rear window
with washer fluid after an automatic car
wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å
Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
C î To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop
and open a front door. This protects people
getting

into and out of the vehicle from being
sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and:
R you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position D or reverse gear R
or
R you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch.
In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Ä position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
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Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 b To wipe with washer fluid
3 I To switch on intermittent wiping
4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping
5 b To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When

the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
i The rear window wiper comes on
automatically

if you shift the selector lever
to R while the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper. !
Never
open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blade :
Windshield wiper arm
; Wiper blade
= Locking spring
? Hinge piece
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm : away from the
windshield until it engages.
X Position wiper blade ; horizontally.
X Press locking spring =.
X Slide wiper blade ; with hinge piece ?
from wiper arm :. Windshield wipers
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Installing the wiper blade
:
Windshield wiper arm
; Wiper blade
= Locking spring
? Hinge piece
X Slide new wiper blade ; with the recess
onto wiper arm :.
X Engage locking spring = into the end of
the wiper arm.
X Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.
X Fold wiper arm : back onto the
windshield. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
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