nal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Headlamps and indicator lamps fog-
ged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend-
ing on the length of the journey and the
weather conditions (humidity and temper-
ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off A
p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on Rear-compartment overhead control panel
: p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes The interior lighting functions are automati-
cally deactivated after some time except for
when the SmartKey is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock. This prevents your vehicle's battery from discharging.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may beset using the control on the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 197). Interior lighting
105Lights andwindshield wipers Z
Automatic interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
: p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on: move switchBto the cen-
ter position.
The interior lighting switches on automati-
cally when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
X To switch off: press the|symbol on
switch B.
The interior lighting remains switched off
even when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door.
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 208). When a front door is opened, the front interior
lighting comes on. When a rear door is
opened, the rear interior lighting comes on. In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
i If a door remains open and the SmartKey
is not in the ignition lock, the interior light- ing switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control Front interior lighting
! If the interior lighting has been switched
on manually, it will not be switched off
automatically.
This can cause the starter battery to dis-
charge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does
not remain switched on too long after the
engine has been switched off. Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on 106
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers
X
To switch on: press thecsymbol on
switch B.
X To switch off: set switchBto the center
position.
Reading lamps Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press thepbutton.
Cargo compartment lamp G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tail-
gate/rear door is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is moving,
exhaust fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate/rear door. Never drive off with the tail-
gate/rear door open.
! Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. The battery may otherwise
discharge.
! Do not close the rear door while lock
:is
engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you
could damage lock :. Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press thetbutton.
i If you open the rear door, the cargo com-
partment lamp comes on. You will then be
unable to switch it off using the tbut-
ton.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Interior lighting
107Lights andwindshield wipers Z
X
Open the rear door.
X To switch off with the rear door open:
press lock :down in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched
off.
X To switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder ;on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its
normal function.
Rear compartment lighting Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on X
To switch on/off: press thetbutton.
i The rear compartment lighting switches
on when you open a rear door. You will then be unable to switch it off using the t
button.
If you leave the rear doors open for a long
time, switch the rear compartment lighting
off. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube 108
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers
X
Hold lamp A.
X Lightly press bulb holder B, turn it coun-
ter-clockwise to the stop and pull it out. X
Take bulb Cout of bulb holder B.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder B.
X Insert bulb holder Binto lamp Aand turn
it clockwise to the stop.
X Insert lamp A.
X Replace and tighten screws =.
X Position cover ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :.
Turn signal !
Make sure that the protective grille does
not hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the paint-
work.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Turn signal lamp with protection grille (AMG vehi-
cles)
X Switch off the lights.
X AMG vehicles: pull protection grille :in
the direction of the arrow out of mount-
ing ;.
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
111Lights and windshield wipers Z
X
Turn bulb Acounter-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 mount-
ing ;.
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-clock-
wise 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 paint-
work. Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must remove the protective grille before
you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps. 112
Replacing bulbsLights 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 lamps !
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 signal
? Brake/tail lamp
A Tail lamp/standing lamp
X Turn the corresponding bulb counter-clock-
wise, 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: 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 =anti-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 ;. Replacing bulbs
113Lights and windshield wipers Z
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 b To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 b To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in 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 auto-
matically if you shift the selector lever to R
while the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! 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 wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly whenyou 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 blades :
Windshield wiper arm
; Wiper blade
= Locking spring
? Hinge piece
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm :away from the wind-
shield until it engages.
X Position wiper blade ;horizontally.
X Press locking spring =.
X Slide wiper blade ;with hinge piece ?
from wiper arm :. Windshield wipers
115Lights and windshield wipers Z