turn signal bulb MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 2006 R230 Owner's Manual

375 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Brake lamp
Right
Substitute
bulb on
The right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Brake lamp
!
Drive to
workshop!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed
or lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Front foglamp
Left
The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
Right
The right front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
Left
The left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
Right
The right high beam lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Left turn signal
Mirror
The left turn signal in the side mirror
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting di-
odes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.

378 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Right turn signal
Mirror
The right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Tail lamp
Left
Substitute
bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb has been brought
into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Tail lamp
Right
Substitute
bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Turn off
lamps
You have removed the SmartKey
from the starter switch and opened
the driver’s door or removed the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from
the vehicle and left the headlamps
on.

Turn the exterior lamp switch toM.
Turn signal
Rear left
Substitute
bulb on
The left rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A substitute bulb has
been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

379 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Turn signal
Rear right
Substitute
bulb on
The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute bulb
has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Visit workshop!
The display for the lights is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
C
Raise
roll-over bar
The roll bar is malfunctioning.

Raise the roll bar using the roll bar button
(page 75).

Have the roll bar checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Seat belt system
Drive to
workshop
The seat belt system is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
L
TeleAid
Drive to
workshop
One or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.

Have the Tele Aid system checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
t
Function
unavailable
This display appears if button t
or s on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.

391 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 and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad-
justment.
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.
iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into
use when the following lamps malfunc-
tion:

Turn signal lamps


Brake lamps


Parking lamps


Tail lamps
Observe the messages in the multi-
function display (
page 345).

392 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lamps Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Low beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Xenon and Bi-Xenon* bulbs your-
self. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
D2S-35 W
4
Xenon headlamps:
High beam, high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon head-
lamps*:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
Parking and standing
lamps
W 5 W
5
Fog lamp, Corner-illu-
minating front fog
lamp*
HB4 (51 W)
6
Side marker lamp
W 5 W
Lamp
Type
7
Rear fog lamp
(driver’s side only);
replacement
P 21 W
1156/32 cp
8
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
9
Backup lamp;
replacement
P 21 W
1156/32 cp
a
Tail, parking and
standing lamp, side
marker lamp
LED
b
Tail, parking and
standing lamp, brake
lamp
LED
c
License plate lamps
C 5 W
d
Turn signal lamp;
replacement
P 21 W
1156/32 cp

393 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch the 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 Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


the additional turn signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors


the high mounted brake lamp


the brake lamps


the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps in the tail lamp unit


the rear fog lamps


the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*)
lamps


the front fog lamps


the front side marker lamps
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.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

394 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing 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 posi-
tion M (
page 123).

Open the hood (
page 272).
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2High beam headlamp cover
3Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.4High beam bulbs
5Locking mechanism
6Parking and standing lampsFront turn signal bulb

Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise
and pull it out.

Push the bulb into socket 1, turn
socket 1 counterclockwise and re-
move it.

Insert the new bulb in socket 1, push
and turn bulb socket 1 clockwise.

Reinsert bulb socket 1 in lamp and
turn bulb socket 1 clockwise.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover for the Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Xenon and 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.

395 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
High beam/ high beam flasher bulbs
Press ends of headlamp cover tab to-
gether and remove high beam head-
lamp cover 2.

Pull the electrical connector off.

Turn locking mechanism 5 counter-
clockwise and take out the bulb.

Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.

Turn locking mechanism 5 clockwise.

Plug the connector onto the bulb.

Align high beam headlamp cover 2
and click it into place.Parking and standing lamp bulbs

Press ends of cover tab together and
remove high beam headlamp cover 2.

Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6.

Insert a new bulb in bulb socket 6.

Reinstall bulb socket 6.

Align high beam headlamp cover 2
and click it into place.Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior 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.

396 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-
tion M (
page 123).

Open the trunk (
page 108).
Tail lamp unit
1Backup lamp
2Turn signal lamp
3Driver’s side: Rear fog lamp
Passenger’s side: Substitute lamp

Fold the trim to the side and remove it.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out.

Gently push the bulb into the socket,
turn it counterclockwise and remove it.

Insert the new bulb and reinstall the
bulb socket.
The bulb socket should audibly click
into place.

Reinstall the trim.License plate lamp
1Screws

Loosen both screws 1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws 1.

469 Index
Engine diagnostics 335, 336
Engine malfunction 27
ESP
®
85
Fuel reserve 338
Seat belts 340
SRS 65, 341
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 150
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 330
License plate lamps 152, 392, 396
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 329
Light sensor 376
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 132
Interior 130
Settings (control system) 152
Trunk 131
Limiting the gear range 167
Limp Home Mode 176
Load assist 236
Lowering manually 388
Loading terminology 310
Loading the vehicle 284Lock buttons 34
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Locking 58
Centrally from inside 113
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 104
Global (SmartKey) 98
Storage compartments 230
Trunk lid, Valid locking 110
Vehicle in an emergency 387
Low beam headlamps 53, 123, 392
Replacing bulbs 394
Lowering
Load assist manually 388
Roll bar 76
Luggage compartment, rear 231
Luggage cover 196
Messages in display 382
Opening/closing 196
Lumbar support adjustment 116
M
Main fuse box 425
Maintenance
Calling up maintenance service indica-
tor display 319Clearing maintenance service indicator
message 318
Maintenance service indicator
message 318
Maintenance service term
exceeded 319
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 320
Maintenance service
When due 318
Maintenance service indicator 318
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 318, 456
Malfunction memory 144
Calling up 145
Clearing 145
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 131
Locking the vehicle 387
Lowering load assist 388
Unlocking storage
compartments 386
Unlocking the driver’s door 385
Unlocking the trunk 386
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL
65 AMG 173