rear bulb MERCEDES-BENZ S600 2008 W221 Owner's Manual

654 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display Possible cause/consequencePossible solution
AUTO lamps
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime
driving lamps are switched on.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
Switch off daytime running lamps in the in-
strument cluster control system
(
page 281).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position0.
Turn signal,
Rear LeftThe left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Rear RightThe right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Left mirrorThe turn signal in the left exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of light emit-
ting diodes have stopped working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.

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Turn signal,
Right mirrorThe turn signal in the right exterior rear view
mirror is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of light emit-
ting diodes have stopped working.Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front LeftThe left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
Front RightThe right front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
High beam, LeftThe left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 678).
High beam, RightThe right high beam lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 678).
License plate lamp,
LeftThe left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
License plate lamp,
RightThe right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Please
switch off lightsYou are getting out of the vehicle and the
lights are still switched on.Switch off the headlamps (page 371).

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Switch off lights
or
remove keyThe exterior lamp switch is set to * and
you have forgotten to take out the
SmartKey. The parking lamps remain
switched on.Switch off the headlamps (page 371).
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Front foglamp,
LeftThe left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Front foglamp,
RightThe right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
LeftThe left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Rear foglamp,
RightThe right rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Parking lamp,
Front LeftThe left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Parking lamp,
Right frontThe right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp,
LeftThe left reverse lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp,
RightThe right reverse lamp is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.

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Side marker lamp,
Left FrontThe front left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Right FrontThe front right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Rear LeftThe rear left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
Rear RightThe rear right side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, LeftThe left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of light emitting diodes have
stopped working. A substitute bulb is being
used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
Tail lamp/
brake lamp, RightThe right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of light emitting diodes have
stopped working. A substitute bulb is being
used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.

678 Practical hints
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. Contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid-
ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights
on should clear up the fogging.iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Brake lamps

Rear fog lamps

Front parking lamps

Tail lamps

Turn signal lamps
Read and observe messages in the multifunction
display (
page 612).

679 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps
LampType
1Bi-Xenon headlamp:
Low and high beam
lamp
1
1Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam
use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the
Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
D1S-35 W
2Additional turn signal
lampLED
3Parking and standing
lampW5W
4Side marker lampW5W
5Bi-Xenon headlamp:
High beam flasher lampH7-55 W
IR emitter* (for Night
View Assist*)H11-55 W
6Corner-illuminating
lampH7-55 W
7Fog lampH11-55 W
8Turn signal lampPY 24 W
LampType
9High mounted brake
lampLED
aTurn signal lampHiP 16 W
bBrake lamp/tail lamp
and standing lampLED
cLicense plate lampW5W
dBackup lampHiP 16 W
eSide marker lampLED
fRear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)HiP 19 W

680 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

the Bi-Xenon lamps

the front turn signal lamps

the front fog lamps

the additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors

the parking and standing lamps

the front side marker lamps

the high mounted brake lamps

the brake, tail and rear standing lamps

the rear side marker lamps

the rear fog lamp

the rear turn signal lamps

the rear side marker lamps

the license plate lamps
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 M
(
page 371).
Open the hood (page 541).
Warning!G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
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.
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iHave the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

683 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Insert bulb holder1 into guide in
headlamp. Wire2 must point down-
ward and to the right.
Turn bulb holder1 clockwise until it
engages and wire2 points downward
and to the left.
Corner-illuminating lamp
1Bulb holder
2Grip
3Wire position
Turn cover3 (page 681) counter-
clockwise and remove it.
Turn bulb holder1 counterclockwise
until it disengages.
Take out bulb holder1.
Take bulb out of holder.
Insert new bulb into holder and press it
all the way down.
Insert bulb holder1 into guide in
headlamp.
The tab of the bulb holder must be po-
sitioned on the upper left-hand side
and wire3 must point downward and
to the left for the left headlamp, up-
ward and to the right for the right head-
lamp.
Turn bulb holder1 clockwise until it
engages and grip2 is in a horizontal
position.Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

737 Index
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 679
Bar 576
BAS 68
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 340
Replacing 676
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 340
Replacing 676
Batteries, vehicle 692
Charging 695
Discharged, Jump starting 697
Disconnecting 694
For electrical consumers 692
For starter 692
Message in display 644
Reconnecting 696
Removing 695
Bead 576
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bluetooth
®
Settings (COMAND) 239Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 69
Brake assist system (BAS) 68
Brake fluid 540, 725, 728
Brake lamp bulbs 679
Brake lamp, high mounted 679
Brake pads
Message in display 632
Brake warning lamp 29
Brakes 528
High-performance brake system
(AMG vehicles only) 529
Warning lamp 29, 599
Break-in period 526
Bulbs, replacing 678
Additional turn signals 679
Brake lamps 679
Fog lamps 679
Front lamps 679
High beam 679
High mounted brake lamp 679
License plate lamps 679
Low beam 679
Parking and standing lamps 679
Rear fog lamp 679
Turn signal lamps 679C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 15
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 724
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down hooks 500
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 594
Catalytic converter 536
CD
Ejecting (COMAND) 117
Loading (COMAND) 115
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Playback options (COMAND) 123
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 121
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
CD (COMAND) 112
Central locking
Automatic 342
Locking/unlocking from inside 343
Central locking/unlocking switches 343
Certification label 712
Change of address or ownership 16

742 Index
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 543
Adding 546
Additives 728
Checking level 543
Checking level (Dipstick) 545
Checking level (Instrument cluster con-
trol system) 543
Consumption 543
Dipstick 545
Filler neck 545, 546
Messages in display 544, 659
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 724
ESP
®
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP®75
ESP®71
Messages in display 628, 639
Warning lamp 29, 599, 604ETD 55
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 242
Locator lighting (COMAND) 243
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 361
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 363
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 244
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 244
Power folding 362
F
Favorite button 238
First aid kit 668
Flat tire 686
Jacking up the vehicle 687
Lowering the vehicle 690
Mounting the spare wheel 686
Preparing the vehicle 686
Floormats* 506Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 724
Brake fluid 725, 728
Capacities 724
Engine coolant 547, 726, 730
Engine oil 546, 724, 728
Power steering fluid 725
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 727, 733
Fog lamps
Messages in display 656
Replacing bulbs 679
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 75
Front air bags 45
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 679, 680
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 45
Messages in display 618
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 50, 610