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Troubleshooting
225Mirrors
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
An exterior mirror has been
pushed out of position. X
Push the mirror into the correct position manually. Key
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle using the key. The key batteries are discharged
or nearl
y discharged. X
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range
and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 229).
X Check the key batteries (Y page 234) and replace them if neces-
sary ( Ypage 234). The key is faulty. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 229).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The battery charge indicator lamp
of the key does not go on during
the test. The key batteries are discharged. X
Change the batteries ( Ypage 234). You have lost a key. X
Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
237Bulb Type
1
Third brake
lamp
LED
15 2
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W (yellow)
Brake lamp/tail
lamp P 21/5 W
Tail lamp/park-
ing lamp W 5 W
3
Reversing lamp
4
Licence plate
lamp C 5 W (festoon)
5
Rear foglamp P 21 W
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs changed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre:
R
the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
R the surround lighting bulbs in the exterior
mirrors R
the third brake lamp
R xenon bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R side lamp and parking lamp
R foglamp/cornering light with foglamp func-
tion
R turn signal lamp (front)
R brake lamp/tail lamp
R reversing lamp
R rear foglamp
R tail lamp/parking lamp
R turn signal lamp (rear)
R licence plate lamp
Observe the following points:
R use only the bulb types specified here.
R to prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R if the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. i
Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Changing the bulbs in the side lamps
and parking lamps 1
Screws
2 Cover
3 Headlamps
X Switch off the lights.
X Remove screws 1.
X Lift up cover 2(arrow) and remove.
15 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advice
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Vehicle dimensions
269Vehicle dimensions
Long wheelbase station wagon Short wheelbase station wagon
Vehicle length (ECE)
23 4,668 – 4,811 mm 4,218 – 4,361 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 23 2,007 mm 2,007 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 23 1,760 – 1,885 mm 1,760 – 1,810 mm
Vehicle height
23 1,927 – 1,977 mm 1,927 – 1,977 mm
Ground clearance
23 205 – 230 mm 205 – 230 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm 2,400 mm
Turning circle
13.2 – 13.3 mm 11.3 m
G 55 AMG Cabriolet
Vehicle length (ECE)
4,690 mm
4,263 – 4,406 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 2,005 mm
2,007 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 1,855 mm
1,760 – 1,810 mm
24 Vehicle height
1,965 mm
1,927 – 1,977 mm
24 23
Dimensions may vary according to vehicle equipment.
24 Dimensions may vary according to vehicle equipment. Te
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