headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI 2007 R171 Service Manual

489 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Low beam and high beam flasher spot
bulbs
Front turn signal lamp bulbs
Pull bulb socket 1 out of the head-
lamp housing.
Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb
socket 1.
Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb
socket 1.
Insert bulb socket 1 into the head-
lamp housing.Parking and standing lamp bulbs
1Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp
Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise.
Pull bulb socket 1 out of the housing.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 1.
Insert the new parking and standing
lamp bulb into bulb socket 1.
Insert bulb socket 1 into the housing.
Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it
engages.Corner-illuminating front fog lamp*
bulbs
Example illustration (except R 63 AMG)
1Corner-illuminating front fog lamp*
2Cover
3Retaining screw
Warning!G
Do not remove the low beam/high beam
cover for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because
of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dan-
gerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

516 Practical hints
Jump starting
Connect positive terminals2 and 4
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to
charged battery 4 first.
Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.
Connect negative terminals1 and 3
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery 3
first.
Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.You can now turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps
under any circumstances.
Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals1 and 3 and then
from the positive terminals2 and 4.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
Have the battery checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
!Never invert the terminal connections!


539 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Power steeringapprox. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
Front wheel hubsapprox. 1.5 oz (43 g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake systemMB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemR320CDI
R350
R500
R63AMG10.0 US qt (9.5 l)
10.0 US qt (9.5 l)
11.1 US qt (10.5 l)
12.2 US qt (11.5 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel Tank
including a reserve of
All, except R 63 AMG
R63AMG
21.1 US gal (80.0 l)
approx. 3.4 US gal (13.0 l)
approx. 4.0 US gal (15.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
Air conditioning systemR-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning*
system8.0 US qt (7.6 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 546).

546 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp washer fluid
reservoir has a capacity of approx.
8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:

1part “MBSummerFit” to 100parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)
Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

548 Index
Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 232
Air conditioning, Cooling 243
Air conditioning refrigerant 540
Air distribution 238
Air recirculation mode 240
Air vents, Front 232, 238
Air vents, Rear 245, 249
Air volume 239
Control panel, Front 234
Control panel, Rear 245
Deactivating system 236
Defogging 240
Defrosting 239
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL 240
Rear passenger compartment 245
Residual heat utilization (REST) 244
Automatic headlamp mode 147
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 154
Automatic locking when driving 130
Automatic shift program 206Automatic transmission 197
Accelerator position 203
Automatic shift program 206
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 211
Gear ranges 205
Gear selector lever 54, 197
Gear shifting malfunctions 211
Hill start assist system 204
Kickdown 203
Kickdown, manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only) 211
Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only) 209
Program mode selector switch 206
Shifting procedure 200
Starting the engine 54
Steering wheel gearshift control 207
Transmission fluid level 370
Transmission positions 201
Automatic transmission fluid see ATF
AUX-socket 311B
Backrest
Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 136
Seat, Multicontour* 136
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 484
Bar 401
BAS 102
Lamps in instrument cluster 420
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 112, 116
Checking battery condition 115, 120
Battery, Vehicle 506
Charging 513
Disconnecting and connecting 508
Jump starting 514
Removing and installing 508
Bead 401

553 Index
Emission control 358
Information label 527
System warranties 10
Vacuum routing diagram label 527
Engine
Belt layout 528
Break-in recommendations 346
Cleaning 412
Compartment 364
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 423
Maximum engine speed 157, 530
Number 527
Starting 54
Tachometer 29, 157
Technical data 530
Turning off 67
Engine coolant see CoolantEngine oil 366, 540
Adding 369, 540
Additives 540
Changing 369, 540
Checking level 366
Checking level, Control system 366
Checking level, Dipstick 368
Consumption 366
Filler neck 369
Messages in the multifunction
display 366, 367, 458
Recommended engine oils and
filters 540
ESP
®102
Messages in the multifunction
display 441–442
Warning lamp 27, 425
ETD 82
Safety guidelines 76
Extending cargo compartment 301
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 212
Power folding* 214
Synchronizing 214F
Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil 369
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Collapsible tire 475, 500, 534
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 503
Mounting the spare wheel 500
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 475, 500, 534
Floormats 343
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 370,
538
Brake fluid 362, 538, 541
Capacities 538
Engine coolant 362, 370, 539, 543
Engine oil 366, 538, 540
Power steering fluid 538
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 372, 539

554 Index
Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*
Fog lamp, Rear 150
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484
4-ETS 106
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 224, 239
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front
air bag 77, 88, 93, 431
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 31, 77, 88, 93, 431
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 518
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Fuel 360, 539, 541
Additives 542
Capacities, Fuel tank 539Consumption statistics 191
Filling the tank 360
Fuel filler flap and cap 360
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 360,
541, 542
Requirements, Octane rating 542
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Fuel filler flap 360
Locking/unlocking 360
Opening 360
Opening in an emergency 479
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 538
Fuses 520
Fuse box, Cargo compartment 521
Fuse box, Engine compartment 521
Fuse box, Passenger
compartment 522
Fuse chart 472, 520
Fuse extractor 472, 520
Replacing 520
Spare fuses 472, 520G
Garage door opener* 337
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 401
Gear range
Automatic transmission 205
Limiting 205
Shifting into optimal 208
Gear selector lever 25, 54, 197
Gearshift pattern 54, 197
Message in the display 443
Messages in the multifunction
display 443
Position 200
Shifting procedure 200
Transmission position 201
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey
Glove box 311
Good visibility 212

555 Index
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 401
GVW 402
GVWR 402
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 417
Hazard warning flasher 152
Head restraints
Active head restraint 83, 137
Front seats 45
Rear seats 139, 140
Headlamp cleaning system* 212, 372
Reservoir capacity 539
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 147
Bi-Xenon* 485
Cleaning lenses 413
Cleaning system* 212, 372
Halogen 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 463
Manual headlamp mode 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Switch 59, 146
Headliner, Cleaning 417
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 326
High beam flasher 59, 150
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 464
Replacing 484
Switching on 59, 150High mounted brake lamp 485
High-performance brake system (AMG ve-
hicles only) 350
Hinged quarter windows* see Power win-
dows
Hood 364
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Opening 364
Hooks
Loading 300
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or Automatic cli-
mate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 352

558 Index
Front fog lamps* 146
Front passenger front air bag off 78,
88, 92, 93, 431
Fuel reserve 29, 430
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 420
Parktronic* 293, 294
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Rear fog lamp 146
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* 142
SRS 29, 72, 82, 430
Turn signals 27
Lamps, indicator and warning
Distance warning lamp* 275
Instrument cluster 428
Seat ventilation* 143
Language, Setting 179
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 418
License plate lamps 485
Messages in the multifunction
display 465
Replacing bulbs 485, 493Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 416
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 463
Lighter see Cigarette lighter*
Lighting
Parking lamps 146
Lighting, Exterior and interior 146
Limp-home mode 211, 423, 424
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 401
Locator lighting 149, 184
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 69
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 525
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 487
switching on 59, 146
Lubricants 538M
Maintenance 12, 407
Calling up service indicator
display 409
Clearing service indicator
message 408
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 407
Resetting service indicator 409
Service indicator message 407
Service term exceeded 408
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only) 209
Deactivating 211
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 402
Maximum load rating, Tires 402
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 402
Mechanical key 478
Memory function* 144
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction

559 Index
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors
Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 213
Exterior rear view mirrors 49
Interior rear view mirror 48, 212
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 542
Multicontour seats* 136
Multifunction display 159
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 179
Standard display 163
Multifunction display
messages 433–471
ABS 435, 442
AIRMATIC* 470–471
Brake fluid 454
Brake pads 452Coolant 455–457
Cruise control 436
Doors 460
EBP 453
Engine coolant 455–457
Engine oil 366, 367, 458
ESP
®436, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front* 464
Fog lamps, Rear 466
Front passenger front air
bag 445–448
Fuel cap 460
Gear selector lever 443
Headlamps 463–468
Hood 460
Key, SmartKey 462
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 461, 462
Lamps 465
Lamps, exterior 463
Low tire pressure 449
Parking brake 443, 453
Parking lamps 466SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 461
SRS 444
Tele Aid* 469
Telephone* 469
Windshield washer fluid 469
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 160
Button operation 160
N
Navigation system* 173
See separate COMAND system operat-
ing instructions
Net, Parcel 315
Net, Partition* 308
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 197, 201
New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 149, 185
Normal occupant weight 402
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 526, 527