high beam MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2007 W211 User Guide

141 Controls in detail
Lighting
Front fog lamps
Switch on the low beam
headlampsB (
page 137).

Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(page 137).

Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)

Switch on the low beam
headlampsB (
page 137).

Pull out the exterior lamp switch to sec-
ond stop.
The front fog lamps and the rear fog
lamp switch on.
The yellow indicator lamp† in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(page 137).

Push in the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The rear fog lamp switches off.
The yellow indicator lamp† in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
Combination switchCombination switch1High beam
2High beam flasher

142 Controls in detailLightingHigh beam
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB (
page 137).

Push the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow1 to switch on the high
beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster
comes on (
page 26).

Pull the combination switch in direction
of arrow2 to its original position to
switch off the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster
goes out.
High beam flasher

Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow2.
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps im-
prove illumination of the area in the direc-
tion into which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
operate with the engine running and with

the exterior lamp switch in
positionB (
page 137)
or


the exterior lamp switch in
positionU (
page 137)
or


the daytime running lamp mode
activated (
page 139).Driving forward
Switching on corner-illuminating front
fog lamps

Switch on the left or right turn signal
(page 57), depending on whether
you are turning left or right.
The respective front fog lamp comes on
and illuminates the area in the direc-
tion into which you are turning.
or

Turn steering wheel in desired direc-
tion.
The front fog lamp on the side of your
steering direction comes on.
i
With the automatic headlamp mode activat-
ed: The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
only come on in low ambient lighting conditions.
i
If you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h), the corner-illuminating function is
not available.
i
If you have switched on the turn signal for
one side but turn the steering wheel in the oppo-
site direction, the corner-illuminating front fog
lamp comes on for the side indicated by the turn
signal.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit
for a maximum of 3 minutes. Afterward, it goes
out even if the turn signal is still switched on.

397 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are di-
vided into two sections:

Text messages (
page 398)


Symbol messages (
page 411)
Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes-
sages or the failure of any systems. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.i
Switching on the ignition causes all instru-
ment cluster lamps (except low beam headlamp
indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator
lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless ac-
tivated) as well as the multifunction display to
come on. Make sure the lamps and multifunction
display are in working order before starting your
journey.

423 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Front foglamp
left side
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
right side
The right front fog lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left
marker lamp
The front left side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
marker lamp
The front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The left front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The right front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam
left side
The left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
right side
The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp
left side
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp
right side

The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

444 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Front lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
3547 A
(28.5 W)
3
Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
H7 (55 W)
D1S-35 W
4
Side marker lamp
W 5 W
Lamp
Type
5
Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Halogen headlamp:
Parking and standing
lamp
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Parking an standing
lamp
W 5 W
Blue Vision
LED
6
Front fog lamp
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp*
H11 (55 W)
H11 (55 W)

446 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHave 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


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


Rear lamps (except license plate
lamps)


Front side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
1Housing cover for low beam halogen or
Bi-Xenon* headlamp2Bulb socket for high beam head-
lamp/high beam flasher bulb
3Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp bulb
4Bulb socket for low beam headlamp
bulb (halogen headlamps only)
5Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 137).

Open the hood (
page 325).
!
Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover1 for the
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Bi-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.

447 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Low beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove it.

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket 4.

Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.

Align housing cover1 and turn it
clockwise until it engages.High beam bulb/high beam flasher
bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)

Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.Front turn signal lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket5.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket5 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.

508 IndexHead restraints 129
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 198
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 137
Automatic headlamp mode 138
Bi-Xenon* 137
Cleaning lenses 372
Cleaning system* 198
Halogen 446
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 138
Replacing bulbs 446
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 376
Heated seats* 132Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) 289
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 266
High beam flasher 57, 142
High beam headlamps 57, 137, 444
Indicator lamp 27, 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 142
High mounted brake lamp 445
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 325
Message in display 430
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
I
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicleInflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 26, 148
Illumination brightness 148
Lamps 380
Multifunction display 151
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 176
Interior rear view mirror 47
Auto-dimming mirrors 198
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 432
Jump starting 464
K
Key, Mechanical 436
Loss of 119
Valet locking 126

510 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 380
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 384, 385
Coolant 386
Distance warning lamp* 255
Engine diagnostics 384, 385
Engine malfunction 27, 384, 385
ESP
®
27, 381, 382
Fog lamps 140
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 393, 394
Fuel reserve 27, 387
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27
Seat belts 388
Seat belts telltale 388
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 169
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicleLicense plate lamps 445
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 375
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 288
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Lighting, Exterior and interior 137
Limp-Home Mode 197
Loading 273
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 174
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65
Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 437
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 56
Lubricants 491
Lumbar support 131
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 368
Clearing service indicator
message 367
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 366
Resetting service indicator 368
Service indicator 366
Service indicator message 366
Service term exceeded 367
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Deactivating 196
Maximum load rating, Tires 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 360
Maximum tire inflation pressure 361
Mechanical key 436

513 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power washer 370
Power windows 237
Cleaning 374
Operating 237
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 239
Practical hints 380
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 398, 407
Problems
While driving 60
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 361
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 190
PSI 361Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 161
Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 146
Reading lamp, rear 147
Rear bench seat*, foldable 276
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray
Rear door window
Blocking operation 95
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 141
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 203
Rear window sunshade* 202
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 361
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 301
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 495
Refueling 321
Regular checks 323Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 388
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 448
Brake lamps 446
Headlamps 446
High beam headlamps 444
High mounted brake lamp 445
License plate lamps 445, 449
Low beam headlamps 444, 446
Parking lamps 445, 448
Side marker lamps 443
Side marker lamps, front 448
Tail lamps 445, 448
Turn signal lamps 443, 444, 447
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 419
Reset button, In instrument cluster 148,
166
Reset tool
Depository 440