low beam MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

115 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
seepage116
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 296
3Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,
seepage307
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 299
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 299
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
9Speedometer, see page 118
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 301
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient,
see page 270 and page 301.
Vehicles without Distronic: It illuminates with the
electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should
go out when the engine is running.12Multifunction display, see page 120
Malfunction and warning messages in the
multifunction display, see page 303
13Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14Main odometer, see page 124
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 164
16Tachometer, see page 119
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 238
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 300
20High beam headlamp indicator,
see exterior lamp switch, page 159, and
combination switch, page 164
21Fasten seat belts, see page 302
22Reset buttonJ, s e e p a g e s 116 , 119
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159 Exterior lamp switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior lamp switch
MOff
UAutomatic headlamp mode, see below.
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.
BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and /or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps
(except standing lamps) are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and /or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position M or U.
P54.25-2390-26
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160 Exterior lamp switch
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Headlamp mode
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be
switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For
exterior lamp switch, see above.
Note:
With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the
engine running, the low beam headlamps can not be
switched off manually.Automat ic headlamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to positionU.
•Electronic key in starter switch position 1:
The parking lamps switch on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
•Electronic key in starter switch position 2 and the
engine running:
The low beam headlamps and parking lamps are
switched on and off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can
still be switched on and off manually using the
exterior lamp switch.
Note:
With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low
beam headlamps can not be switched off manually.
The headlamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be switched
on manually with exterior lamp switch in positionU.
To activate the fog lamps turn exterior switch to
positionB.
Wa r n i n g !
The driver is responsible for the operation of the
vehicle’s lights at all times. The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver.
Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving
or traffic conditions require you to do so.
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161 Exterior lamp switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Daytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to positionM orU.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps
are automatically switched on. In low ambient light
conditions the parking lamps will also switch on.
•Canada only:
When shifting from a driving position to
position “N” or “P”, the low beam switches off
(3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch
should be turned to position B to permit
activation of the high beam headlamps.•USA only:
The high beam headlamps can also be activated
when driving with the daytime running lamp mode
activated and exterior lamp switch in positionM.
To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see the
individual setting menu “LIGHTING” – “LAMP
CIRCUIT HEADLAMP” on page 144.
Note:
See page 159 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.
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164 Combination switch
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Combination switch
1Low beam
(exterior lamp switch positionB)
2High beam
(exterior lamp switch positionB)3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch briefly to
the point of resistance only and release. The turn
signals blink three times.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
P54.25-2388-26
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2
1
4
3
4
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293 What you should know at the gas station
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap. See page 351 for further details.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, refer to
“Technical Data”.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, refer to page 397.
Windshield cleaning
To prevent damage to the engine hood, the windshield
wipers must not be folded forward in parked position.
See page 386 for cleaning the windshield.Bulbs
Low beam: Xenon,
high beam: H7 (55 W)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps, front: 1156 NA bulb,
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W
side marker lamps, front: W 5 W/4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 1156 NA bulb,
tail and parking lamp: 67/4 cp,
tail, parking and rear fog lamp, driver’s side: P 21/4 W,
tail, parking, standing and
side marker lamp: 67/4 cp,
backup lamps: 1160/32 cp,
license plate lamps: C 5 W/4 cp
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312 Malfunction and warning messages
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LIGHTING SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 303Line 1 Line 2 C*
LOW BEAM,L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LOW BEAM,R CHECK LAMPS! 2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
1
2
TURN SIGNAL LR CHECK LAMPS! 2
TURN SIGNAL RR CHECK LAMPS! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TURN SIGNAL IN MIRROR, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
TURN SIGNAL IN MIRROR, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
TURN SIGNAL LF CHECK LAMPS! 2
TURN SIGNAL RF CHECK LAMPS! 2
BRAKE LIGHT
2
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
BRAKE LAMP, L
3
CHECK LAMPS! 2
BRAKE LAMP, R
3
CHECK LAMPS! 2
3RD BRAKE LAMP
3
CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE LAMP, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
TURN OFF LAMPS! 1
FRONT FOG LAMPS, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
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362 Exterior lamps
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Bulbs for high beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Press the clip together (arrow) and remove headlamp
cover (1).
Pull electrical connector off.
Unclip the retainer spring and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the
recess on the holder.
Clip in retainer springs and plug the connector onto the
bulb.
Align headlamp cover (1) and click into place.Xenon
Bulb for low / high beam
Wa r n i n g !
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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368 Exterior lamps
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Low beam, switchable for left- or right-hand driveDriving in countries with left-hand traffic requires the
headlamps to be switched over accordingly.
1Asymmetric low beam (right-hand traffic)
2Symmetric low beam (left-hand traffic)
Turn lever to the respective position until it locks in
place.
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411 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 375
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 91
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 51
Emission control ............................................................227
Emission control label .................................................. 392
Engine compartment .....................................................334
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 401
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 158
Engine oil level
Checking .................................................................... 337
Warning ...................................................................... 320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON (measuring) -
multifunction indicator ............................................ 157
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 157
Engine oils ...................................................................... 401
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 190
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 251, 278, 359
Control switch ...........................................................280Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 279
Express opening and closing
of power windows ..................................................... 184
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 159
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 161
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 163
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 360
License plate lamps ................................................. 366
Low and high beam ................................................... 361
Parking lamps ........................................................... 363
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 360
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 366
Standing lamps ......................................................... 363
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 364
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 363
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 108
Exterior rear view mirrors ............................................ 107
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
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