bulb MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 User Guide

X
Turn bulb 0083 counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove
it from the bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Install lens 0085.
X Replace and tighten screws 0087.
X AMG vehicles: fold down protection
grille 0043 and allow it to engage in
mounting 0044.
Side marker lamps !
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Front side marker lamp (example)
The bulbs of the front and rear side marker
lamps are changed in the same way.
X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws 0043.
X Remove housing 0044. X
Remove dust cover 0087.
X Push the catch to the side and pull the bulb
holder with the bulb out of housing 0044. X
Lightly press bulb 0085, turn it counter-
clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb and, applying slight
pressure, turn it clockwise

until it engages.
X Insert the bulb holder into housing 0044.
X Attach dust cover 0087.
X Insert housing 0044.
X Replace and tighten screws 0043. Changing the rear bulbs
G 55 AMG only: protective grille !
Make sure that the protective grille does
not hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the
paintwork. Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must remove the protective grille before
you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.112
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Unscrew screws 0044.
X Swing protection grille 0043 to the right.
X After changing the bulbs, swing protection
grille 0043 to the left.
X Tighten screws 0044.
Tail lamp !
When installing the lens, make sure that
the seal is positioned correctly.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws 0043.
X Remove lens 0044.0087
Turn signals
0085 Brake/tail lamp
0083 Tail lamp/standing lamp X
Turn the bulb counterclockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Install lens 0044.
X Replace and tighten screws 0043.
X AMG vehicles: secure
the protection
grille
(Y page 112).
Backup lamp/rear fog lamp !
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Example: rear fog lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws 0044.
X Remove lens 0043. X
Turn bulb 0087 counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove

it from the bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages. Replacing bulbs
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Lights and windshield wipers Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsFront Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual A special BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is
mounted on the front-passenger seat.
The 00730074 indicator lamp also lights up.
The front-passenger air bag is therefore disabled.
Further information on BabySmart™
(Y
page 44). Front Passenger
Airbag
Enabled
See
Operator's Manual The 00730074 indicator lamp does not remain lit if a special
BabySmart™-compatible child restraint
system
has been installed
on the front-passenger seat.
The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The front-passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally
in the event of an accident.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child
restraint system.
X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X If the 00730074 indicator lamp does not light up, have the
BabySmart™ system checked as

soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
air bag deactivation system has been repaired. Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0049
Check Left Low
Beam or Check
Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Trailer Left
Tail Lamp
 or Check
Trailer

Right Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0049
Check Trailer Left
Turn Signal  or 
Check Trailer
Right Turn Signal The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Trailer
Brake Lamp The trailer brake lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Rear Left
Turn Signal or 
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Front Left
Turn Signal or 
Check Front Right
Turn Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal or 
Check
Right Mirror
Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Brake
LamporCheck Right
Brake Lamp The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).0049
Check Left High
BeamorCheck Right
High Beam The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.232
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0049
License Plate Lamp There is a short circuit in the LED lamps. The LEDs have been
switched off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Fog
LamporCheck Right
Fog Lamp The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).0049
Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Front Left
Parking Lamp or 
Check Front Right
Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Backup Light The backup lamp is defective.
X
Replace the bulb ( Y page 108).0049
Check Front Left
Sidemarker
LamporCheck Front
Right Sidemarker
Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Tail
LamporCheck Right
Tail Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 109).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
233On-board computer and displays Z