bulb MERCEDES-BENZ C240 WAGON 2003 S203 User Guide
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295 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Parking and standing lamp bulb
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 234).
Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover2.
Pull out the bulb socket6 with the
bulb.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert a new bulb in the socket.
Reinstall the bulb socket.
Align headlamp cover2 and click into
place.Bi-Xenon* headlamps
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2Headlamp cover for high beam bulb,
parking and standing lamp
3Headlamp cover for Bi-Xenon lamp4High beam headlamp bulb
5Bayonet socket for high beam head-
lamp bulb
6Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp
High beam bulb
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 234).
Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover2.
Pull electrical connector4 off.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover3 for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in
Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace
the bulb or repair the lamp and its compo-
nents. We recommend that you have such
work done by a qualified technician.
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296 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 lo-
cates in the recess in the bayonet
socket5.
Twist bayonet socket clockwise until
you hear it snap into place.
Plug the connector onto the bulb.
Align headlamp cover2 and click into
place.Front turn signal lamp bulb
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 234).
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 234).
Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover2.
Pull out the bulb socket6 with the
bulb.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert a new bulb in the socket.
Reinstall the bulb socket.
Align headlamp cover2 and click into
place.
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297 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Open tailgate (
page 87).
Switch off the lights.
Press button1 on the corresponding
side.
Fold down trim panel2.
Squeeze tabs together3.
Remove bulb holder.
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298 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs4Brake lamp
5Turn signal lamp
6Backup lamp
7Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail lamp,
parking, standing and side marker
lamp
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb and reinstall bulb sock-
et.
Reinstall bulb holder and close trim
panel.License plate lamp
1Screws
Switch off the lights.
Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.
Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.
Retighten the screws.
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347 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 140
Kickdown 140
Manual shifting 136
One-touch gearshifting 136
Program mode selector switch 139
Selector lever position 135
Starting with 44
Transmission fluid 237
Winter program mode 139
Auxiliary fuse box 315
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 67
Compatible child seats 67
Self-test 67
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 339
BabySmartTM compatible child
seats 339
Backrest
Folding forward 199
Folding rearward 200
Backrest tilt 33
Backup lamps 293, 298
Bulbs 293BAS 75, 339
Messages in display 262
Batteries, electronic key
Checking 86
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 287
Check lamp 85
Checking 86
Battery discharged
Jump starting 308
Battery, vehicle 239, 305
Charging 306
Disconnecting 306
Messages in display 278
Reconnecting 307
Reinstalling 306
Removing 306
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 339
Bi-Xenon type
Front lamp bulbs 295
Block heater 245
Blocking
Rear door window operation 71
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 284
For spare wheel 282Brake assist system (BAS) 339
Brake fluid 233, 330
Brake lamp bulbs 293
Brake lamp, high mounted 293
Brake pads
Message in display 263
Brakes 224
Break-in period 222
Bulbs, replacing 292
Additional turn signals 292
Backup lamps 293
Brake lamps 293
Fog lamps 292
Front lamps 292
High beam 292
High mounted brake lamp 293
License plate lamps 293, 298
Low beam 292
Parking lamps 292, 293, 295, 296
Rear fog lamp 293
Rear fog lamps 297
Side marker lamps 292, 297
Standing lamps 292, 293, 295, 296
Tail lamp assemblies 293, 297
Turn signal lamps 292, 293
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352 Index
Checking level 235
Consumption 235
Display messages 270
Filler neck 236
Messages in display 237, 270
Viscosity 340
Engine oil level see Oil level 233
ESP 23, 75, 340
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 78
Messages in display 268
Switching off 77
Switching on 77
Warning lamp 254
ETD 340
Safety guidelines 59
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 232
Switching fuels 332
Exterior lamp switch 98
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 122
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 128F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 119
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 192
First aid kit 279
Flat tire 300
Lowering the vehicle 304
Mounting the spare wheel 300
Preparing the vehicle 300
Spare wheel 281
Flexible fuel vehicles 329, 332
At the gas station 232
Switching fuels 332
Flexible Service System (FSS) 246
Flexible service system (FSS) 340
Fog lamp, rear 100, 293
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 292
Fog lamps, front 100
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 293
Switching on 100
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 784MATIC 78
Front airbags 60
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon type 295
Halogen-type 294
Messages in display 272–275
Replacing bulbs 292, 294
Switching on 98
Front seat head restraints
Installing 91
Manual seat 91
Power seat* 91
Removing 91
Front seats
Heater 94
FSS 340
FSS (Flexible Service System) 246
Fuel 233
Additives 332
Cruising range 333
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 333
Fuel reserve warning lamp 258
Gasoline additives 332
Premium unleaded gasoline 233,
329, 331
Requirements 331
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353 Index
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 332
Technical data 328
Fuel additives 332
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 129
Since last reset 129
Fuel filler flap 232
Locking 232
Opening 288
Unlocking 232
Fuel requirements 331
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 271
Fuel tank
Capacity 329
Filler flap 232
Fuel, coolants, lubricants etc.
Flexible fuel vehicles 329
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 328
Functions (control system) 108, 111
Resetting 117
Fuse box 314
Fuse chart 314
Fuse extractor 315Fuses 314
Auxiliary fuse box in cargo
compartment 315
Fuse box in engine compartment 314
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 314
Fuse chart 314
Fuse extractor 315
Spare fuses 315
G
Garage door opener 27, 218
Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 219
Rolling code programming 219
Gasoline see Fuel 233
Gasoline additives 332
Gear range 340
Automatic transmission 137
Limiting 137
Shifting into optimal 136
Gear range limit
Canceling 136
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 251
Position 138Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global positioning system (GPS) 340
Glove box 21, 203
Closing 203
Opening 203
Good visibility 141
GPS 340
GPS see COMAND* 216
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 294
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 219
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 252
Hazard warning flasher 101
Switching off 101
Switching on 101
Head restraints 91
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 35
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354 IndexHeadlamp cleaning system 240
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 99
Bi-Xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 295
Cleaning 250
Cleaning system 143, 240
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 294
Refilling washer fluid 240
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 336
Washer system 336
Headliner
Cleaning 252
Heated seats 94
Height adjustment
Head restraints 33, 35, 36
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 48, 101High beam headlamps
Messages in display 273
Replacing bulbs 292, 294
Switching on 101
High beam headlamps xenon type
Replacing bulbs 295
High mounted brake lamp 293
Hood 234
Closing 235
Message in display 271
Opening 234
Hydroplaning 226
I
Identification labels 320
Certification label 320
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 320
Ignition 31
Switching on 44, 45
Immobilizer 79
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat anchors 70Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 214
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 141
Automatic antiglare 141
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Parcel net in cargo compartment 196
Towing eye bolt 313
Twin-reel roller blind 199
Wiper blades 299
Instrument cluster 22, 104, 341
Cleaning 251
Coolant temperature gauge 104
Illumination 104
Lamps in 254–258
Multifunction display 107
Outside temperature indicator 106
Selecting language 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 220
Erasing memory 220
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355 Index
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219
Interior lighting 102
Activating automatic control 102
Deactivating automatic control 102
Delayed shut-off 124
Manual operation 102
Interior storage spaces 203
Armrest 206
Cup holder 204
Glove box 203
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 205
Interval wiping 50
Switching off 50
Switching on 50
J
Jack 280
Jump starting 308
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 127
Key positions in starter switch 31Key, mechanical 285
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Changing the batteries 287
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44, 45
Turning off the engine 52
Unlocking with 30
Keys 84
Kickdown 140, 341
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 119
Km/h or mph in speedometer 119
L
Labels, identification 320
Lamp bulbs, exterior 292
Lamps, exterior
Front 292
Light sensor 271Messages in display 272–275
Rear 293
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 255
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
CHECK ENGINE 258
Coolant 265
Engine diagnostics 258
ESP 254
Fuel reserve 258
Instrument cluster 254–258
Seat belts 258
Service indicator 246
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 120
Setting 120
LATCH child seat anchors 70
LATCH child seat anchors
Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 321
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 252
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356 IndexLicense plate lamps
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 293, 298
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 251
Technical data 323
Light sensor 271
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208
Lighting 98
Automatic headlamp mode 99
Cargo compartment 103
Combination switch 101
Daytime running lamp mode 100
Door entry lamps 103
Exterior lamp switch 98
Front fog lamps 100
High beam flasher 101
High beams 101
Instrument cluster illumination 104
Interior 102
Locator lighting 100
Low beam 98
Manual headlamp mode 99
Night security illumination 100
Parking lamps 98
Rear fog lamp 100Settings (control system) 121
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Loading 193
Cargo tie-down rings 202
Instructions 201
Roof rack 193
Ski sack 193
Split rear bench seat 199
Locator lighting 100
Setting 122
Lock button
Doors 341
Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 88
Centrally from inside 89
Fuel filler flap 232
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 286
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 319
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 292, 294Lowering
Vehicle 304
Lubricants
Technical data 328
Luggage cover 198
Retractable 198
M
Main dimensions 326
Maintenance 12, 246
Vehicles with E85 fuel 333
Malfunction
Displaying 115
Malfunction memory 115
Calling up 115
Clearing 115
Manual headlamp mode 99
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 288
Interior lighting control 102
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof 290
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking transmission selector
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