bulb MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG 2006 R171 User Guide

401 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. See an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
D2S-35W
4
Front fog lamp
HB4 (51 W)
5
Parking and standing
lamp
W5W
6
Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
7
Side marker lamp
W5W
Lamp
Type
8
Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
P21W
9
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
a
Tail, parking, standing,
side marker lamp and
brake lamp
LED
b
License plate lamps
C5W
c
Backup lamp
P21W
d
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
iVehicles equipped with
corner-illuminating front fog lamps*:
Front fog lamps use H7 (55 W) lamps.

402 Practical hintsReplacing 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, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


High mounted brake lamp


Brake lamps


Front and rear side marker lamps


Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
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.

403 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 110).

Open the hood (
page 307).
1Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps. Do not remove.
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for high beam/high beam
flasher lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing
light lamp
5Bulb socket for low beam bulb
(Halogen headlamps only)
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover1 for the
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to re-
place the bulb or repair the lamp and its
components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

404 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLow beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)
Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove.

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket5.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.

Reinstall housing cover1.High beam/high beam flasher bulb
(Halogen headlamps) / High beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)

Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal bulb

Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2 and turn it clockwise.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket4.

Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.

405 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing 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
positionM (
page 110).

Open the trunk lid (
page 98).
Tail lamp unit
1Bulb socket for rear fog lamp
(driver’s side only)
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for backup lamp

Fold corresponding trim to side.

Turn the respective bulb socket coun-
terclockwise and remove.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb sock-
et.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise.

Reinstall the bulb socket and turn
clockwise until it engages.

Reinstall trim.License plate lamp
1Screw

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws1.

466 IndexB
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 457
Compatible child seats 76, 457
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 77
Back-up lamp 401
Bar 344
BAS 83, 457
Battery (SmartKey)
Replacing 398
Battery (Vehicle) 314, 421
Jump starting 424
Bead 344
Bi-Xenon* 457
Headlamps 401
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 294
Brake fluid 306, 451
Display message 375
SLK 55 AMG 295
Warning lamp 363
Break-in period 292
Bulbs
Front/rear lamps 401
Replacing 400, 401C
CAC 457
California, important notice 11
CAN system 458
Capacities (Fuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc.) 449
Cargo compartment cover 253
Carpets, cleaning 359
Catalytic converter 302
CD
Changer* 219, 266
Player/Changer*, operation 131,
219
CD changer* (Audio system) 223
Center console 28
Lamp 367
Central locking
Automatic 101, 147
From outside (SmartKey) 62
Locking/unlocking from inside 102
Certification label 436
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 364
Child safety
Air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 75Cigarette lighter 270
Cleaning tires 319
Climate control 178
Air conditioning 187
Air recirculation mode 185
Control panel, overview 179
Switching on/off 181
Clock 122
Cockpit 458
Overview 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 344
Collapsible tire 458
Collapsible wheel chock 390
COMAND* 122, 458
Navigation 132
Radio transmitter 301
Combination switch 114
High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps 55, 114
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode* 163
Compatible child seat see BabySmart
TM

468 IndexDriver’s door
Locking in an emergency 395
Unlocking in an emergency 394
Driving 53
Automatic transmission* 53
Driving off 296
Fuel saving 293
Hydroplaning 297
In winter 299
Instructions 47, 293
Manual transmission 53
Standing water 300
Tires 297
Traveling abroad 301
Driving safety systems 82
ABS 82
BAS 83
ESP
®
84E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 43, 148
Electric air pump 391
Electric air pump (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Electrical system (Technical data) 446
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call (911) 243
Emergency call system 273
Tele Aid 275
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission* 172
Releasing trunk lid from inside 100
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 280
Retractable hardtop 397
Selector lever*, unlocking
manually 396
Unlocking/locking the vehicle 394
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 302, 436
Engine
Cleaning see Vehicle care
Compartment 307
Driving after replacement 292
Number 436, 458
Technical data 438
Turning off 61Engine oil 308, 451
Adding 312
Additives 451
Checking level (Control system) 309
Checking level (Dipstick) 311
Consumption 308
Display message 310
Viscosity 458
ESP
®
84, 458
Display message 371
Warning lamp 365
ETD 73, 74, 459
Safety guidelines 68
Seat belt force limiter 74
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lighting
Lamps 401
Replacing bulbs 401
Exterior rear view mirrors see Mirrors

470 IndexH
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 359
Hazard warning flasher 117
Head restraint height (Seats) 41
Headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 401, 457
Cleaning system* 173, 315, 456
Night security illumination (Control
system) 145
Switching off 60
Switching on 55
Headliner, cleaning 360
Head-thorax air bag 71, 459
Heating
Seats* 104
Steering wheel* 288
High beam
Flasher 115
Headlamps 55, 115
Headlamps, bulbs 401
High mounted brake lamp 401
High-performance brake system
(SLK 55 AMG) 295
Hood 307
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 297I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 36
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems
Infant and child restraint systems 75
Instrument cluster 25, 120, 459
Clock 122
Lamps, indicator and warning 362
Overview 24
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior rear view mirror see Mirrors
Intermittent/interval wiping see Wind-
shield wipers
J
Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Lifting vehicle 413
Lowering vehicle 419
Jump starting 424K
Key 209
Kickdown (Automatic
transmission*) 162, 459
Kilopascal 345
Kneebag see Air bags

478 IndexV
Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Vehicle
Battery 314, 421
Bulbs 401
Fuses 430
Individual settings (Control
system) 134
Jump starting 424
Lifting with jack 413
Locking 62
Proper use of 16
Towing 426
Unlocking/locking in an
emergency 394
Vehicle capacity weight 346
Vehicle care 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 389
Vehicle loading terminology 344
Vehicle status message memory menu
(Control system) 132
Vehicle tool kit 388
Collapsible wheel chock 390
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
VIN 436, 463W
Warning sounds
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Driver’s seat belt 71
Exterior lighting 61, 111
Maintenance service indicator 351
Panic alarm 80
Parking brake 53, 363
Tow-away alarm 88
Warranty coverage 435
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care
Wear pattern (Tires) 347
Weights 448
Wheel bolts 392
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Wheels see Tires
Wheels, tightening torque 419
Where will I find...? 388
Wind screen 259, 463
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Washer fluid reservoir 315
Washer system 456
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blades 406
Wiper blades, cleaning 357
Winter driving 348
Instructions 299
Snow chains 349
Tires 348
Winter tires see Tires
Wood trims, cleaning 360