bulb MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2004 C215 Owner's Manual

Contents
Maintenance ...................................... 282
Clearing the service indicator ...... 282
Service term exceeded ................ 282
Calling up the service indicator .... 283
Resetting the service indicator..... 283
Vehicle care ....................................... 284
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 284
Practical hints.................................. 291
What to do if …? ................................. 292
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 292
Lamp in center console................. 298
Messages in the display ................ 299
Where will I find...? ............................. 329
First aid kit .................................... 329
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 329
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 331
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 331
Locking the vehicle ....................... 332
Replacing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 332
Fuel filler flap ................................ 334
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 335
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 335
Replacing bulbs .................................. 336
Bulbs ............................................. 336
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 338
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 340Replacing wiper blades ...................... 341
Removing wiper blades ................. 341
Installing wiper blades .................. 342
Flat tire............................................... 343
Preparing the vehicle .................... 343
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 343
Battery ............................................... 348
Disconnecting the battery ............ 349
Removing the battery ................... 349
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 349
Reconnecting the battery ............. 350
Jump starting...................................... 351
Towing the vehicle.............................. 353
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 355
Fuses.................................................. 356
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 356
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 357
Emergency engine shut-down ....... 358

259 Operation
At the gas station
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
For more information on refilling the wash-
er reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system”
(page 269).
Coolant
For more information, see “Coolant”
(page 266) and see “Coolants”
(page 376).Brake fluid
For more information on brake fluid, see
“Brake fluid” (
page 375).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 261).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 336).
For more information , see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 119).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(
page 271).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
page 293).

291 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

292 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?
What to do if …?Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
come on during the bulb self-check when the ignition is turned on, have it checked
and replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS malfunction in-
dicator lamp comes on while
driving.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off. The BAS and the ESP are
also switched off (see messages in display).
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as Parktronic*, Distron-
ic*, and the automatic transmission may
also be malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increas-
es the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the ABS has switched off.
When the voltage is above this value again,
the ABS is operational again.
If necessary, have the generator and
battery checked.

314 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
.

3RD BRAKE LIGHT
CHECK LAMP!

The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
BRAKE LIGHT
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
BRAKE LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left brake lamp is malfunctioning. A
back-up bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
BRAKE LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A
back-up bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The display for the lamps or the system is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
FR. L. PARK. LAMP
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left parking lamps are malfunction-
ing. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
FR. R. PARK. LAMP
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right parking lamps are malfunction-
ing. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

315 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
HIGH BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left high beam lamp flasher is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
HIGH BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right high beam flasher lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LIGHT SENSOR
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.

In the control system, set lamp operation
to manual (
page 150).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior
lamp switch.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right low beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
MARKER LIGHT, FL
CHECK LAMP!

The front left side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

316 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
MARKER LIGHT, FR
CHECK LAMP!

The front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REAR FOGLAMP
CHECK LAMP!

The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REVERSE LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REVERSE LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
STANDING LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left standing lamp is malfunctioning.
A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
STANDING LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right standing signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TAIL LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TAIL LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

317 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!
Lamps have been turned on although the
SmartKey in the starter switch is in
position0.

Turn off the headlamps.
TURN SIGNAL F, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TURN SIGNAL F, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TURN SIGNAL, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TURN SIGNAL, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TURN SIG. MIRROR, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.

336 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Turn signal lamps


Brake lamps


Parking lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamps
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
High beam flasher
H7-55 W
4
Side marker lamp
W5W
5
Fog lamp
HB4-55 W
6
Parking and stand-
ing lamps
W5W
7
Low beam and high
beam
Xenon
1
D2S-35 W
1Bi-Xenon headlamps: For safety reasons (high volt-
age), do not replace the Xenon bulb yourself. See
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

337 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.


Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-
ing lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors


Bi-Xenon lamps


Front fog lamps


High mounted brake lamp


Brake lamp


Rear side marker
Lamp
Type
8
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
9
Brake lamp
LED
a
Tail, parking and
standing lamp
P 21/4 W
Side marker lamp
LED
b
Backup lamp
P21W
c
License plate lamps
C5W
d
Rear fog lamp,
driver’s side
P 21/4 W
e
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can get very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.