low beam MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2007 W463 User Guide

356 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.License plate
lamp, leftThe left license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 387).
License plate
lamp, rightThe right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 387).
Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Parking lamp
front left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 380).
Parking lamp
front right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 380).

378 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps Rear lamps
LampType
1Additional turn signal
lampLED
2Locator lighting lampW6W
3Turn signal lamp1156 NA
4Side marker lampT4W
5Bi-Xenon headlamp:
Low and high beam1
1Bi-Xenon headlamp: Low beam and high beam use
the same D1S-35 W lamp. Do not replace the
Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
D1S-35 W
Parking and standing
lampW5W
Blue vision
6Front fog lampH11 (55 W)
LampType
7High mounted brake
lampLED
8Turn signal lampPY 21 W
Brake and tail lampP21/5W
Tail, parking and
standing lampW5W
9Backup lampP21W
aLicense plate lampsC5W
bRear fog lampP21W
cSide marker lampT4W

380 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 117).Bi-Xenon headlamp Parking and standing lamp bulbLeft headlamp shown, right headlamp
laterally reversed
1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Headlamp trim panel
Loosen and remove securing
screws1.
Remove headlamp trim panel2 in
direction of arrow and the seal.
iG 55 AMG (U.S. vehicles only):
Fold the brush guard down before replacing
bulbs (
page 375).
G55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before replacing the
bulbs.
Warning!G
Do not remove the low beam/high beam
cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because
of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is danger-
ous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

433 Index
Batteries
SmartKey (replacing) 376
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 103
Checking 103
Battery box
Fuse box in 408
Battery discharged
Jump starting 399
Battery, vehicle 396
Charging 398
Disconnecting 398
Messages in display 344–345
Reconnecting 398
Reinstalling 398
Removing 398
Bead 304
Block heater (Canada only) 310
Blocking rear door window operation 86
B-pillar 412
Brake fluid 266, 425
Message in display 346
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 378
Brake lamp, high mounted 378
Brake lamps
Messages in display 354Brake pads
Message in display 347
Brakes 246
Warning lamp 326–327
Break-in period 244
Brush guard 375
Lowering 375
Raising and securing 375
Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 378
Backup lamps 378, 386
Brake lamps 378, 386
Front fog lamps 378, 382
Front lamps 378
Front turn signal lamps 378, 383
High beam lamps 378
High mounted brake lamp 378
License plate lamps 378, 387
Locator lighting lamps 378
Low beam lamps 378
Parking lamps 378, 380
Rear fog lamp 378, 386Rear lamps 378
Rear turn signal lamps 378
Side marker lamps 378, 384
Standing lamps 378, 380
Tail lamp assemblies 378
Tail lamp unit 385
C
Call priority, Tele Aid 235
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator
display 313
Range (distance to empty) 158
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 422
Cargo area see Cargo compartment
Cargo compartment
Expanding 206
Tailgate 105
Tie-down rings 209
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Installing 214
Removing 214
Rolling out 214
Rolling up 214
Cargo compartment lamps 127

441 Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 378
Messages in display 354–359
Rear 378
Replacing bulbs for front 380
Replacing bulbs for rear 385
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–334
SRS 69, 334
Turn signals 27
Language
Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 414
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 322License plate lamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378, 387
Lifting
Vehicle 391
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 320
Technical data 417, 418
Light sensor
Message in display 354
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117
Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120
Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps
Replacing bulbs 378
Locking 62, 100
Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 371
Loss of keys 103

442 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 411
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378
LOW RANGE - ABS 90
Lowering
Vehicle 394
Lubricants
Technical data 422
M
Main dimensions 420
Maintenance 311
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 311
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display 313
Extended service (Service B) 311
Overdue 313
Types 313
When due 311
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 313
Clearing 313
Maintenance service indicator display
Calling up 313Maintenance service indicator
message 311
Clearing 312
Malfunction
Displaying 145
Rear Parking Assist 203
Manual headlamp mode 118
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 126
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 372
Locking the vehicle 371
Tilt/sliding sunroof 374
Unlocking gear selector lever 373
Unlocking the driver’s door 370
Unlocking the tailgate 371
Maximum load rating 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Mechanical key 370
Removing 370Memory function 114
Recalling positions from
memory 115
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Storing key dependent settings 115
Menus 135
Audio 141
In control system 136, 137, 139
NAVI 144
Standard display 140
Submenus 135
TEL 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 338
Symbol messages 344–365
Text messages 340–343
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 407
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 149

443 Index
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 178
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 177
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 265
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist 201
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 149
Multicontour seat* 109
Multifunction display 133
Selecting language 149
Multifunction display messages
ABS 340
Advanced TPMS 342–343, 361–362
Backup lamp 357
Battery 344–345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354Brake pads 347
Coolant 347–350
Cruise control 350
Doors 350
Electronic systems 365
Engine oil 351–352
ESP
®341
Front fog lamps 355
Fuel 365
Fuel filler cap 353
Fuel reserve tank 353
High beam headlamps 355
High mounted brake lamp 354
Hood 353
Key 353
Lamps, exterior 354–359
License plate lamps 356
Light sensor 354
Low beam headlamps 356
Parking brake 347
Parking lamps 356
Rear fog lamp 357
Side marker lamps 355
SRS 360
Tail lamps 357
Tailgate 364Tele Aid 364
Telephone* 364
Tires 342–343, 361–362
Transfer case 363
Turn signal lamps 358–359
Washer fluid 365
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134
Buttons 134
N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND operating
instructions
Night security illumination 120
Setting 153
Normal occupant weight 305