2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS bulb

Overview of bulb types You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
C
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 WD
High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it to the
right.
High-beam headlamps X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the hood. X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it clock-
wise.
Turn signal X
Remove the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 123). X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise,
unlock it and pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C turn clockwise and
lock. X
Replace the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 123).
Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
Example: right-hand side paneling
You must open the side paneling in the trunk
before you can replace the bulbs in the tail
lamps. X
To open: release right or left side paneling C
at the top and fold it down in the direction of
the arrow. X
To close: insert side paneling C .
Tail lamps X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the trunk. X
Open the side trim panel ( Y
page 124).124
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Pull out the plug. X
Turn fender nut C 90° counter-clockwise
and remove the bulb holder.
X
Turn signal D : press the bulb into the bulb
holder gently, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder. X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and turn it
clockwise. X
Backup lamp

make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneuver-
ing.
You are always responsible for safety, and must
always pay attention to your surroundings when
parking and maneuvering. This applies to the
areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion in a limited manner: R
if the doors are open R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in R
if the trunk lid is open R
in heavy rain, snow or fog R
at night or in very dark places R
if the cameras are exposed to very bright light R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature R
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered R
if the vehicle components in which the cam-
eras are installed are damaged. In this event,
have the camera position and setting checked
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage to
objects or the vehicle.
The guide lines in the COMAND display show the
distances to your vehicle. The distances only
apply to road level.
The camera in the rear area is protected by
means of a flap. This flap opens when the 360°
camera is activated. Observe the notes on
cleaning ( Y
page 339). For technical reasons,
the flap may remain open briefly after the 360°
camera has been deactivated.
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in: R
inaccuracies in the guide lines R
inaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view) Activation conditions The 360° camera image can be displayed if: R
the multimedia system is switched on R
the 360° Camera function is switched on
i If you are driving faster than at a moderate
speed and you turn on the 360° camera, a
warning message appears.
The warning message disappears if: R
you are again driving at a moderate speed
The 360° camera is then activated. R
the message is confirmed with the 8
button.
Switching the 360° camera on and off
using the button
X
To switch on: press button C .
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown: R
a split screen with top view and the image
from the front camera or R
a split screen with top view and the image
from the rear view camera X
To switch off: press button C .
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.Driving systems 211
Driving and parking Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P SolutionsX
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Fo r further information about th e Occupant Classification System, see
( Y
page 54).
Lights Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Lef t Low Bea m
(Example) The correspondin g bulb is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
or X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replace th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 122).
i LE D ligh t sources: th e display message for th e correspondin g
lamp only appear s when all th e LEDs in th e lamp hav e failed.
I Active Headlamps
Inoperative The active ligh t function is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Malfunction See
Operator’ s Manual The exterio r lighting is defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Aut o Lam p Function
Inoperative The ligh t sensor is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Switch Off Lights You leav e th e vehicl e and th e lights are switched on . A warning tone
also sounds. X
Turn th e ligh t switch to th e X position .
I Switch On Headlamps You are drivin g wit h low-beam headlamp s switched off .X
Turn th e ligh t switch to th e X or X position .Display messages 26 7
On-board computer and displays Z