bulb MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2004 W463 Owner's Manual

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 224
Refueling ...................................... 224
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 225
Engine compartment.......................... 227
Hood ............................................ 227
Engine oil...................................... 228
Transmission fluid level ................ 232
Coolant level ................................ 232
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system.......................................... 234
Battery ............................................... 235
Tires and wheels ................................ 236
Important guidelines .................... 236
Life of tire ..................................... 237
Direction of rotation ..................... 237
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 237
Rotating wheels............................ 238
Winter driving..................................... 240
Winter tires................................... 240
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 240
Snow chains ................................. 241Maintenance ...................................... 242
Clearing the service indicator ...... 242
Service term exceeded ................ 242
Calling up the service indicator .... 243
Resetting the service indicator..... 243
Vehicle care ....................................... 244
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 244
Practical hints.................................. 251
What to do if … .................................. 252
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 252
Lamp in center console ................ 259
Messages in the multifunction
display.......................................... 260
Where will I find ...? ........................... 283
First aid kit ................................... 283
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 283
Vehicle jack.................................. 284
CD changer .................................. 284
Spare wheel ................................. 285Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 287
Unlocking the vehicle................... 287
Locking the vehicle ...................... 288
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey ............................... 288
Fuel filler flap ............................... 290
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever .. 290
Opening/closing in an emergency .... 292
Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 292
Brush guard* ..................................... 293
Lowering and raising brush guard 294
Replacing bulbs ................................. 295
Bulbs ............................................ 295
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 297
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 301
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 304
Removing wiper blades ................ 304
Installing wiper blades ................. 305
Flat tire .............................................. 306
Preparing the vehicle ................... 306
Mounting the spare wheel ........... 307

226 OperationAt the gas stationEngine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
(page 228).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For infor-
mation on replacing light bulbs, see “Re-
placing bulbs” (
page 295).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 104).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (
page 237).

251 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Brush guard*
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

252 Practical hintsWhat to do if …
What to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
come on during the bulb self-check when turning the SmartKey in starter switch to
position2, have it checked and replaced if
necessary.Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
You engaged the differential locks. The ABS,
ESP, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are switched off.

The driving systems will switch on
again after the differential locks have
been disengaged.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The ESP, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS
are also switched off (see messages in dis-
play).
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth-
er systems such as the navigation system or
Rear Parking Assist* may also malfunction.
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

275 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
BRAKE LIGHT, R
CHECK LIGHT!

The right brake lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHT!

The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
FRONT FOGLIGHT, R
CHECK LIGHT!

The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
FR. L. PARK. LAMP
CHECK LIGHT!

BACK-UP LIGHT ON!

The left parking lamps are malfunction-
ing. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
FR. R. PARK LAMP
CHECK LIGHT!
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
The right parking lamps are malfunction-
ing. A backup bulb is being used.

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

The left high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

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

The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

276 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
LIGHT SENSOR
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.

In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual (
page 129).

Switch on headlamps using the exteri-
or lamp switch (
page 104).

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHT!

The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT R
CHECK LIGHT!

The right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
LIGHTS
TURN OFF LIGHTS!
The display appears if the driver’s door is
opened with the engine shut off and no
SmartKey in the starter switch.

Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.

Switch off the lights (
page 104).
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LIGHT!
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LIGHT!
The right low beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.

277 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
MARKER LIGHT, FL
CHECK LIGHT!

The left front side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
MARKER LIGHT, FR
CHECK LIGHT!

The right front side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REAR FOGLIGHT
CHECK LIGHT!

The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REAR FOGLIGHT
TURN OFF

BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
A lamp is malfunctioning. A backup bulb
is being used.

Turn the rear fog lamp off.
REVERSE LIGHT, R
CHECK LIGHT!

The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.

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

BACK-UP LIGHT ON!

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

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

BACK-UP LIGHT ON!

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

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
TURN SIG., LF
CHECK LIGHT!
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

278 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
TURN SIG., RF
CHECK LIGHT
!
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
The right front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possi-
ble.
TURN SIG., LR
CHECK LIGHT
!
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possi-
ble.
TURN SIG., RR
CHECK LIGHT!
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
The right rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possi-
ble.
VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION
The display for the lamps or the system
is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as pos-
sible.
TURN SIG. MIRROR, L
CHECK LIGHT!
The left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as pos-
sible.
TURN SIG. MIRROR, L
CHECK LIGHT!
The right turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as pos-
sible.

293 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!
G
The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and head lights from mi-
nor mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since
the safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

295 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
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamp
T 4 W
5
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)