bulb MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2007 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 302
Tire ply material ........................... 304
Tire and loading terminology ........ 304
Rotating tires ............................... 307
Winter driving .................................... 308
Winter tires .................................. 308
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 309
Snow chains................................. 309
Maintenance ...................................... 310
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 310
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 312
Resetting the
maintenance service indicator ..... 312
Vehicle care ....................................... 313
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 313
Practical hints.................................. 321
What to do if … ................................... 322
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 322
Lamp in center console................. 331
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display........... 333
Where will I find ...? ............................ 356
First aid kit .................................... 356
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 356
Minispare wheel............................ 359
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 360
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 361
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 361
Locking the vehicle ....................... 362
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever ... 363
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 364
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 364
Resetting activated head restraints .... 365
Resetting
activated head restraints .............. 365
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 366
SmartKey ...................................... 366Replacing bulbs .................................. 367
Bulbs............................................. 368
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 370
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 373
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 375
Removing and installing
wiper blades ................................. 375
Flat tire............................................... 377
Preparing the vehicle .................... 377
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 377
MOExtended system* ................... 382
Battery ............................................... 383
Disconnecting the battery ............ 384
Removing the battery ................... 384
Charging and
reinstalling the battery.................. 385
Reconnecting the battery ............. 385
Jump starting...................................... 386
Towing the vehicle.............................. 388
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 390
Fuses.................................................. 391
Main fuse box
in passenger compartment ........... 392
Fuse box
in engine compartment................. 392
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 394

273 Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant level” (
page 278) and see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 409).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover (
page 392).Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 280).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
page 276).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 367).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 109).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
(
page 290).
iOpening the hood, see (page 274).
!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 324).

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

322 Practical hints
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the
ignition, have the respective bulb checked
and replaced if necessary.
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
-The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while the engine is
running.The ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off. The BAS and the ESP®
are also switched off (see messages in the
multifunction display).
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the systems specified
above.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as the navigation
system* or the automatic transmission
may also be malfunctioning.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 333).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery might not be charged suffi-
ciently.Switch off electrical consumers that are
currently not needed, e.g. seat heating*.
If necessary, have the generator and bat-
tery checked.
When the voltage is above this value again,
the ABS is operational again.

350 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Brake lamp
leftThe left brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Brake lamp
rightThe right brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Front
foglamp
leftThe left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front
foglamp
rightThe right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left
side marker
lampThe left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
side marker
lampThe right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam
leftThe left high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).
High beam
rightThe right high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).

351 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.License plate
lamp, leftThe left license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 374).
License plate
lamp, rightThe right license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 374).
Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 370).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 370).
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front leftThe left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).
Parking lamp
front rightThe right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).

352 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Rear
fog lamp
Auxiliary bulb
onThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Reverse
lamp
leftThe left backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Reverse
lamp
rightThe right backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Switch off
lightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the
starter switch, opened the driver’s door
and left the headlamps on.Switch off the headlamps.
Tail lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb
on

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Tail lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb
on

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).

353 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Turn signal
front leftThe left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).
Turn signal
front rightThe right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 371).
Turn signal
left side
mirrorThe turn signal in the left exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
right side
mirrorThe turn signal in the right exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
rear left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being usedReplace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).
Turn signal
rear right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 373).

367 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe 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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the
lights on should clear up the fogging.
iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Read and observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(
page 349).

368 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs Front lamps
Rear lamps
LampType
1Additional turn signal
lampLED
2Halogen headlamp:
Turn signal lamp
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Turn signal lamp
1156 A
2357 A
3Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35 W
4Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Parking and standing
lampW5W
LampType
5Front fog lampHB4 (51 W)
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*H7 (55 W)
6Side marker lampW5W
LampType
7High mounted brake
lampLED
8Brake lampP21W
9Turn signal lampPY 21 W
aParking and side
marker lampP 21/5 W
bBackup lampP21W
cLicense plate lampsC5W
dRear fog lamp
(driver’s side only), tail
and standing lampP 21/4 W