turn signal bulb MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

422 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
Turn signal, rear left
Substitute bulb on
The left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal, rear right
Substitute bulb on
The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal, front left
Substitute bulb on
The left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal, front right
Substitute bulb on
The right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal in
mirror, left
The left turn signal in the side
mirror is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possi-
ble.
Turn signal in
mirror, right
The right turn signal in the side
mirror is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possi-
ble.

443 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
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. See an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for headlamp adjustment.Front lamps
iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into
use when the following lamps malfunc-
tion:

Brake lamps


Parking lamps


Turn signal lamps


Tail lamps
Observe the messages in the multi-
function display (
page 418).
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a dis-
tance with the lights on should clear up
the fogging.
Lamp
Type
1
Parking and standing
lamp
W5W
2
High beam/high
beam flasher lamp
H7 (55 W)
3
Low beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps*: Do not re-
place the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon*:
D2S-35 W
4
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
5
Side marker lamp
WY 5 W
6
Turn signal lamp
3457 AK S-8
(30/2.2 cp
bulb)
7
Front fog lamp
H11 (55 W)

444 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Only use 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
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Lamp
Type
8
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
9
Brake lamp
P21W
a
Backup lamp
P21W
b
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
c
Side marker lamp
P21/4W
d
Tail, parking, standing
lamp, rear fog lamp
(only driver’s side)
P21/4W
e
License plate lamps
C5W
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before chang-
ing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
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.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

445 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center:

Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors


Bi-Xenon lamps*


Front fog lamps (vehicles with sport
package*)


High mounted brake lamp
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 138).

Open the hood (
page 326).
1Housing cover for low beam halogen or
Bi-Xenon* headlamp
2Housing cover for high beam halogen
bulb (vehicles with halogen bulbs: high
beam and high beam flasher; vehicles
with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: high beam
flasher only)
3Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp bulb
4Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb
5Bulb socket for side marker lamp bulb

448 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsParking/standing lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket3 counterclockwise
and remove it (
page 445).

Pull out bulb socket3 with the bulb.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket3.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket3 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Press bulb socket3 back into the
lamp.

Align bulb socket3 and turn it clock-
wise.Turn signal bulb
1Bulb socket

Turn bulb socket1 counterclockwise
and pull it out.

Press the new bulb gently into
socket1, turn socket counterclock-
wise and remove it.

Insert the new bulb in socket1, push
and turn the bulb clockwise.

Align bulb socket1 and turn bulb
socket clockwise.Side marker lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket5 counterclockwise
and remove it (
page 445).

Pull out bulb socket5 with the bulb.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket5.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket5 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Press bulb socket5 back into the
lamp.

Align bulb socket5 and turn it clock-
wise.

451 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Example rear lamp passenger-side1Brake lamp
2Backup lamp
3Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side), tail
lamp, parking and standing lamp
4Side marker lamp
5Turn signal lamp
Turn the respective bulb socket with
the bulb counterclockwise and remove
it.

Press gently onto the respective bulb
and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it en-
gages.

Align bulb socket and turn it clockwise.
License plate lamp
1License plate lamp cover
2Screw

Loosen both screws2.

Remove license plate lamp cover1.

Replace the tubular bulb.

Reinstall license plate lamp cover1.

Retighten screws2.
Adjusting headlamp aim
VVertical centerline
HHeadlamp mounting high, measured
from the center
iHigh beam adjustments simultaneous-
ly aim the low beam.
Vehicle should have a normal tailgate
load.

510 IndexBrake pads
Message in display 408
Brakes 300
Warning lamp 383
Break-in period 298
Bulbs, replacing 443
Additional turn signals 443
Backup lamps 444
Brake lamps 444
Fog lamps 443
Front fog lamp 449
Front lamps 443
High beam 443
License plate lamps 444, 451
Low beam 443
Parking, standing lamp 443
Rear fog lamps 450
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 450
Side marker lamp 443
Side marker lamps 444
Turn signal lamps 443, 444C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 501
Calibrating
Compass 171
California
Important notice 11
Call priority
Tele Aid* 287
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 178
Service indicator 372
CAN system 501
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 493
Cargo compartment
Fuse box in 479
Interior lighting 145
Lamp 147
Tie-down rings 260
Cargo compartment cover* 265
Closing 265
Installing 265
Opening 265
Removing 265
Cargo tie-down rings 260Carpet
Cleaning 379
Catalytic converter 320
CD player
Operating 158
Center console 27
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 393
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 125
Switch 126
Switching on/off
(control system) 172
Unlocking from inside 126
Central locking switch 126
Certification label 484
Changing
SmartKey setting 173
Charging
Vehicle battery 469
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp 385, 386

516 IndexFront air bags 71
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 138
Switching on 142
Front lamps
Messages in display 418
Replacing bulbs 443, 445
Front turn signal bulbs
Replacing 448
Front wiper blades
Installing 453
Removing 453
FSS Plus
(Flexible Service System PLUS) 502
Fuel 324
Additives 497
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 388
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 324,
496
Requirements 496
Fuel additives 497Fuel cap
Message in display 416
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 177
Since last reset 177
Fuel filler flap 323
Locking 323
Opening 438
Unlocking 323
Fuel requirements 496
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 416
Fuel tank
Filler flap 323
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 493
Functions (control system) 154
Resetting 162
Fuse box
In cargo compartment 479
Fuse chart 478
Fuse extractor 478
Fuses 477
Fuse chart 478
Main fuse box 478G
Garage door opener 289
Erasing in remote control 294
Gasoline additives 497
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 365
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 502
Gear range 503
Limiting 187
Shifting into optimal 190
Gear range limit
Canceling 190
Gear ranges
Automatic transmission 187
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 379
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 182
Message in the display 400
Position 185
Shifting procedure 184
Global
Locking 108
Unlocking 108

525 Index
Rear lamps
Messages in display 418
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and
automatic climate control
Deactivating 228
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
automatic climate control 227
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
climate control 213
Rear view mirror auto-dimming* 195
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 200
Activating 201
Deactivating 201
Rear window wiper/washer 57
Rear wiper blade
Installing 455
Removing 454Recommended tire inflation
pressure 366
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 464
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 289
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 495
Regular checks 324
Reinstalling
Cup holder 275
Remote control
Integrated 106
SmartKey 106
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 288
Removing
Cup holder 275
Front wiper blades 453
Rear wiper blade 454
Vehicle battery 464
Wheel 459
Removing rear seat cushions
(Vehicles with cargo
management system*) 268Removing the mechanical key
Unlocking the vehicle 435
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 450
Bulbs 443
Bulbs for rear lamps 450
Front fog lamp (ML 350,
ML 500 with AMG Sport
Package) 449
Front fog lamp (ML 350, ML 500) 449
Front lamp bulbs 445
Front turn signal bulbs 448
High beam halogen bulbs 447
License plate lamp bulbs 451
Low beam bulbs 446
Parking/standing lamp bulb 448
Rear fog lamp bulbs 450
Rear lamp bulbs 444, 450
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 450
Rear turn signal bulbs 450
Side marker lamp bulb 448
Turn signal bulb 448
Wiper blades 453
Replacing front fog lamp bulb 449

533 Index
Trailer hitches* 314
Trailer towing 314
Attaching a trailer 316
Checking weights 315
Electrical connections 314
Hitches* 314
Loading 315
Weights and ratings 315
Trailer weights and ratings 315
Transfer case 193, 506
Transmission positions 185
Tread 367
Tread depth 337
Tread depth (tires) 369
Treadwear indicators 367
Trip computer 177
Trip odometer
Resetting 149Turn signal bulb
Replacing 448
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 443, 444
Turn signals 54
Additional in mirrors 443
Cleaning lenses 377
Front bulbs 443
Rear bulbs 444, 451
Turning off
Engine 62
Turning off engine 62
Turning off the engine 63
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 506U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 367
Units
Setting speedometer units 164
Unlocking 32, 106
Centrally from inside 126
Driver’s door in an emergency 435
Fuel filler flap 323
Global 108
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 113
In an emergency 435
Selective settings 108, 114
Tailgate with SmartKey 109
Vehicle in an emergency 288
With the SmartKey 32
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 110