bulb MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2006 W211 User Guide

435 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 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 light
up, 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


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


Rear lamps (except license plate
lamps)


Front side marker lamps
Warning!
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Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
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 Bi-Xenon* lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

436 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing 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 141).

Open the hood (
page 319).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.
Warning!
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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.

437 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn clockwise until it engag-
es.Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

438 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp unit
The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs.License plate lamp
1Screw

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 141).

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws1.
Warning!
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The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re-
placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are
under pressure and could explode during an
attempt to replace them.
If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have
them exchanged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

502 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 186
Kickdown, Manual shift program
E55AMG 195
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program
E55AMG 193
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E55AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 271
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 134
Backup lamps
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Bar 354
BAS 94, 493Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 110, 116
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 116
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 452
Disconnecting 451
Installing 452
Jump starting 454
Messages in display 389, 398, 399
Reconnecting 453
Removing 452
Bead 354
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 449
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 318
Messages in display 402Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Brake pads
Message in display 400
Brakes 304
Warning lamp 376
Break-in period 302
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 493
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 493
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 484
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 312
CD player 160

506 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Cleaning 366
Compartment 319
Malfunction indicator lamp 377, 378,
403
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 377, 378,
403
Number 468, 494
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with the SmartKey 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 471
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 62
Turning off with the SmartKey 62
Engine compartment
Hood 319
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 377,
378, 403Engine oil
Adding 323
Additives 487
Changing 323
Checking level (Control system) 321
Checking level (Dipstick) 322
Consumption 320
Filler neck 324
Messages in display 321, 408
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 487
Viscosity 494
Engine oil level 318
ESP
®
94, 494
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
100
Messages in display 391
Warning lamp 375
ETD 494
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 176
F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 324First aid kit 422
Flat tire 441
Lowering the vehicle 447
Mounting the spare wheel 441, 444
Preparing the vehicle 441
Spare wheel 441
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 284
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 484
Brake fluid 485
Capacities 484
Engine coolant 485
Engine oil 484
Power steering fluid 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 486
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 100
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps

508 IndexHead restraints 131
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing
Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 367
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 436
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Messages in display 412, 413, 414,
415
Replacing bulbs 436
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 371
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 283Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 260
High beam flasher 145
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on
High mounted brake lamp 434
Hood 319
Message in display 410
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 307
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50, 51
Switching on 51
Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119Instrument cluster 24, 150, 495
Cleaning 370
Illumination brightness 150
Lamps 374
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 153
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 173
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 454

510 Index
Fuel reserve 25, 378, 380
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 374, 375, 376,
377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 383
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 360
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 378, 380
SRS 67
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 166
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 434
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 438
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 370
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 282
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 268
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 171Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Locking knob 495
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 110, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on 54
Lubricants 484
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 362
Clearing service indicator
message 361
FSS (Canada vehicles) 360
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 360
Resetting service indicator 362
Service indicator 360
Service indicator message 360
Service term exceeded 361
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 496Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 55 AMG
Deactivating 195
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Maximum load rating, Tires 354
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 354
Maximum tire inflation pressure 355
Mechanical key 426
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 45
Auto-dimming 197
Exterior rear view mirror 45
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 198
Interior rear view mirror 45
MOExtended system* 343, 448
MOExtended tires* 479
MON 316
Motor Octane Number see MON

512 IndexOverspeed range, engine 496
Oxidation catalyst 312
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 365
Panic alarm 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 239
Messages in display 417
Opening/closing 240
Opening/closing in an
emergency 429
Stopping 241
Synchronizing 242
Panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
Cleaning 370
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 278
Parking 60, 306
On hills 60, 306
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 60, 306
Parking brake 53, 61
Message in display 401
Parking lamps
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs 413Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
198
Gear position 50, 185
Parktronic* 496
Activating/deactivating 266
Cleaning system sensors 368
Malfunctioning 267
Minimum distance 265
Range 264
System sensors 368
Warning indicators 23, 265
Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 462
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 278
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 303
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 370Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 424
Poly-V-belt drive 496
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 304
Power outlet 283
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 236
Messages in display 417
Opening/closing 236
Opening/closing in an
emergency 429
Stopping 238
Synchronizing 238
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Emergency operations 429
Power train 497
Power washer 365
Power windows 231
Cleaning 369
Operating 231
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 89
Synchronizing 233
Practical hints 374

513 Index
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 355
Program mode selector switch 497
Automatic transmission 189
Manual shift program E 55 AMG, auto-
matic transmission 193
PSI 355
PULSE function (Massage function) see
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features
R
Radio
Selecting stations 159
Selecting stations (satellite*) 160
Radio transmitters 311
Range (distance to empty) 179
Reading lamp, front 148
Reading lamp, rear 149
Rear bench seat*, foldable 271
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 145
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 201
Rear window sunshade* 200
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 355
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 293
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 487
Refueling 315
Regular checks 317
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 380
Remote control, SmartKey 106
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 292
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 437
Brake lamps 435
Headlamps 436
High beam headlamps 434
High mounted brake lamp 434
License plate lamps 434, 438
Low beam headlamps 434, 436
Parking lamps 434, 437Side marker lamps 433
Side marker lamps, front 437
Tail lamps 434, 438
Turn signal lamps 433, 434, 437
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 25,
150, 164
Rest tool
Depository 430
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 185
Rims 355, 473
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 201
RON 316, 497
Roof rack* 268
Rubber parts, cleaning 370
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 92
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47