fog light bulb MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2003 W463 Owner's Manual

260 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category
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BRAKE LAMP
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The display for the lamps or the sys-
tem is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!

The left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!

The right high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2

262 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
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REAR FOGLAMP
CHECK LAMP!

The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
REAR FOGLAMP
TURN OFF

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
A lamp is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb is being used.

Turn the rear fog lamp off.
2
REVERSE LAMP
CHECK LAMP!

The backup lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
RIGHT FRT. PARK LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right parking lamps are malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, LF
CHECK LAMP!

The left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, RF
CHECK LAMP!

The right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!

SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2

279 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for headlamp adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Parking lamps


Turn signal lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamp
LED
2
S i d e t u r n s i g na l l a m p
WY 5 W
3
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamps
T 4 W
5
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
6
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)

280 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 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
Light Truck Center.


Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors


The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamps
R 5 W
9
Backup lamp
P 21 W
10
License plate lamps
C 5 W
11
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
12
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
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.
iHave the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

283 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front fog lamp
RemovingRight front fog lamp, left front fog lamp lat-
erally reversed1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Fog lamp trim panel
3Fog lamp
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove fog lamp trim panel2 and
seal.4Securing screw (fog lamp)
5Adjusting screws (fog lamp)

Unscrew fog lamp-securing screws4.

Remove fog lamp3.
Installing

Insert fog lamp3 and screw in fog
lamp-securing screws4.

Reinstall fog lamp trim panel2 and
screw in securing screws1.Fog lamp bulb
6Electrical connector
7Retainer spring
8Bulb socket

Pull off electrical connector6.

Unclip retainer spring7.

Pull out bulb socket8.

Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.

Clip in retainer spring7.

Plug electrical connector6 together.

287 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear fog lamp/Backup lamp
1Securing screw
2Lens
Switch off the lights.

Unscrew securing screws1.

Remove lens2.3Bulb

Push bulb3 into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb3 in socket, push in
and turn clockwise until it clicks in.

Reinstall lens2 and screw in securing
screws1.
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise lens2 could be damaged.

341 Index
Lighting 100
Automatic headlamp mode 101
Combination switch 103
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Exterior lamp switch 100
Front fog lamps 102
High beam flasher 103
High beams 103
Instrument cluster illumination 108
Instruments 108
Interior 104
Locator lighting 102
Low beam 100
Manual headlamp mode 101
Night security illumination 102
Parking lamps 100
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 124
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Line of fall 326
Loading 168
Cargo area cover 168
Cargo tie-down rings 175
Instructions 173
Partition net* 171Roof rack 168
Split rear bench seat 169
Locator lighting 102
Setting 125
Lock button 327
Locking 50, 84
Fuel filler flap 214
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 273
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 309
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 261
Low beam lamp
Replacing bulbs 281
LOW RANGE - ABS 72
Lowering
Vehicle 294
Lubricants
Technical data 316
M
Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 230Malfunction
Displaying 118
Rear Park Assist* 167
Malfunction memory 118
Calling up 118
Clearing 119
Manual headlamp mode 101
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 274
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the vehicle 273
Sliding/pop-up roof 276
Unlocking the driver’s door 272
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 275
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 236
Mechanical key 272
Memory function 97, 327
Recalling positions from memory 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 99
Storing key dependent settings 98

348 IndexSRS 61, 328
Indicator lamp 242
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 281
Standing lamps 100
Replacing bulbs 279, 280
Standing water
Driving instructions 203
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 117
Station selection
Setting 127
Steep terrain 206
Steering column
Height adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 26
Cleaning 235
Heated 194Height adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 191
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 160
Windows 159
Storage compartments
Armrest 177
Glove box 176
Storage spaces
Cup holders 177
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 98
Submenus 115
Convenience 128
For settings 113
In control system 115
Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 124
Resetting functions in Control
system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 120
Vehicle 127
Summer opening feature 159
Sun visors 149Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 328
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 128
Delayed (exterior lamps) 125
Differential locks 146
Engine 51
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 194
Seat heating, front 95
Seat heating, rear 96
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 128
Differential locks 145
ESP 78
Front axle differential lock 146
Front fog lamps 102
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
Heated steering wheel 194
High beams 103
Rapid seat heating, front 95
Rapid seat heating, rear 96