side marker light bulb MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2004 W203 Owner's Manual

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310 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies 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:
Standing lamps

Tail lamps

Rear fog lamp
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamps
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
Halogen
Turn signal lamp
Bi-Xenon*
1156 A
2357 A
3
Halogen headlamps:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamps:
Low and high beam
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamps:
High beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamps:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Parking and standing
lamps
W5W
5
Fog lamp
HB4/9006
(55 W)
6
Side marker lamp
W5W

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311 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement

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
following lamps replaced by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Additional turn signals in the
exterior rear view mirrors

High mounted brake lamp

Xenon lamps

Front fog lamps
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Brake lamp
P21W
9
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
a
Backup lamp
P21W
b
Tail, parking,
standing and side
marker lamp
P21/5W
c
License plate lamps
C5W
d
Rear fog lamp,
driver’s side
P21/4W
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow 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 Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

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314 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Twist bayonet socket5 counterclock-
wise to the stop (do not remove).

Pull the bulb out of the socket.

Insert the new bulb so that the base
locates in the recess in bayonet
socket5.

Twist bayonet socket clockwise until
you hear it snap into place.

Plug the connector onto the bulb.

Align lamp cover2 and click into
place.
Front turn signal lamp bulb

Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 252).

Twist bulb socket1 counterclockwise
and pull out.

Push bulb into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise.

Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and twist
clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 252).

Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover2.

Pull out bulb socket6 with the bulb.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket.

Insert a new bulb in the socket.

Reinstall bulb socket.

Align headlamp cover2 and click into
place.
Side marker lamp bulb
Switch off the lights.

Carefully slide lamp towards rear.

Remove front end first.

Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.

Pull bulb out of the bulb socket.

Insert new bulb in socket.

Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.

To reinstall lamp, set rear end in
bumper and let front end snap into
place.


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315 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Switch off lights.

Open trunk lid.
1Locking lever

Fold trim to the side.

Turn locking lever1 to vertical
position and remove bulb carrier.2Rear fog lamp, driver’s side
3Back up lamp
4Stop lamp
5Turn signal lamp
6Tail, parking, standing and side marker
lamp

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and pull out.

Insert new bulb and turn clockwise.

Reinstall bulb socket.

Reinstall bulb holder and close trim
panel.License plate lamp
1Screw

Switch off the lights.

Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Retighten the screws.

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390 Index
Speedometer display mode 128
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (Interior)
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Temperature indicator 127
Time display mode (Clock) 127
Units
Speedometer 128
Temperature 127
Setting current speed 207
Settings
Convenience functions 133
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual, SmartKey 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 115
Resetting all (control system) 123
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective, SmartKey 83Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 364
Shifting
Gear selector lever 44
Gear selector lever positions 145
Gearshift lever 43
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission*) 143
Into reverse
(Manual transmission) 141
Side impact airbags 60
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 314
Side markers
Cleaning 269Side windows
Automatic opening 201
Cleaning 270
Closing 200, 201, 202
Closing fully 201
Closing with SmartKey 202
Opening 200, 201, 202
Opening fully 201
Opening with SmartKey 202
Stopping 201
Synchronizing power windows 202
Signal strength (telephone*) 139
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 209
Installing 212
Removing 212
Unfolding and loading 209
Unloading and folding 211